German architect and designer, working mainly for AEG in Berlin. From 1903 to 1914 (from 1907 as their architect and artistic director) he designed for AEG a factory, designed domestic electrical equipment (including kettles and fans), and created what would now be called a corporate identity. In later life he held a number of senior academic posts.
German architect and designer, working mainly for AEG in Berlin. From 1903 to 1914 (from 1907 as their architect and artistic director) he designed for AEG a factory, designed domestic electrical equipment (including kettles and fans), and created what would now be called a corporate identity. In later life he held a number of senior academic posts.