Philippe Starck

Place: Paris

Born: 1949

Biography:

Philippe Starck is a French industrial architect and designer born in Paris, France on January 18, 1949. He is known for his wide range of designs, including interior design, architecture, household objects, furniture, boats and other vehicles. Starck first gained international fame in 1984 with his design for the private flat of French President François Mitterrand. He has since worked on numerous projects, including hotels, restaurants, and private residences, as well as mass-produced consumer goods such as furniture and household objects. Starck's designs are often characterized by their playful and unconventional approach, and he has been credited with bringing design to a wider audience. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the Grand Prix National de la Création Industrielle in 1988, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Design Museum in 2005, and the Ordre national du Mérite in 2009. Starck continues to work on projects around the world, and his designs are widely recognized as emblematic of contemporary design.