Friedrich Adler (architect)
Friedrich Adler | |
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Friedrich Adler (1897), photograph by Paul Graef | |
| Born | October 15, 1827 Berlin |
| Died | September 15, 1908 (aged 80) Berlin |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation(s) | Architect, Archaeologist |
| Years active | 19th Century |
| Known for | Church architecture, Olympia excavations |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Bauakademie (Academy of Architecture) |
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| Sub-discipline | Architectural History, Classical Archaeology |
| Institutions | Bauakademie (Academy of Architecture) |
| Main interests | Antique architecture, Church architecture, Archaeological excavation |
| Notable works | Olympia excavations, Church buildings |
Friedrich Adler (15 October 1827 – 15 September 1908) was a German architect and archaeologist.
After having studied at the Bauakademie (Academy of Architecture) in his native Berlin, he began teaching there in 1855, and was soon famous for building churches. In 1863, he was named a professor of architectural history at the academy.
Due to his profound knowledge of antique architecture, he took part of Ernst Curtius' archaeological expedition to Asia Minor.
He was part of the leading directory of the major excavations in Olympia (1874–81), and took part in the planning of the whole enterprise, which was at first scheduled to last no more than five years. At one point, he was even leader of the excavations. He was also the editor, together with Ernst Curtius, of the publication of the excavations report.
Adler died in his home city of Berlin, aged 80.