Jan Hoogstad
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Jan Hoogstad (born 29 June 1930, died 3 October 2018) was a Dutch architect. His best-known building is the VROM Building (Ministry of Housing) in The Hague.{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Rzv45YV7j9MC&q=%22Jan+Hoogstad%22+VROM+-Wikipedia&pg=PT351|title=Architectuurgids Nederland: 1900-2000|last=Groenendijk|first=Paul|author2=Piet Vollaard|via=Google Search|year=2006|publisher=010 Publishers|isbn=9789064505737|accessdate=13 November 2010}}
Biography
Other projects include the TNO-NiTG Building at the Utrecht Uithof complex and the Enschede Muziekkwartier. In addition to his architectural work, Jan Hoogstad gives frequent (guest) lectures at various national and international organizations. Jan Hoogstad ranks among the International Academy of Architecture's Academicians{{cite web|url=http://www.iaa-ngo.com/?IAA_MEMBER%27S_PROFILES:ACADEMICIANS|title=Academicians|publisher=International Academy Of Architecture|accessdate=13 November 2010}} and is President of the International Centre in Rotterdam.{{cite web|url=http://www.iaa-ngo.com/?INFORMATION_ABOUT_IAA|title=Information About IAA|publisher=International Academy Of Architecture|accessdate=13 November 2010}} He is also a founder and board member of the Megacities Foundation.
Hoogstad was born in Rotterdam. He has been awarded the Dutch Royal knight order Officer in the order of Orange Nassau and received the Laurenspenning of the city of Rotterdam.{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}
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External links
- [http://www.ectorhoogstad.com/ Official website]
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Category:Architects from Rotterdam
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