The head of the University of Minnesota's School of Architecture and the state's most influential modernist, Rapson had plenty of experience in theater design by the time the Guthrie project came across his desk. Although Rapson's unconventional exterior was met with mixed reviews, it acted as a preview of the fantasy and illusion that Architect Ralph Rapson's midcentury modern gems in University Grove will be showcased on upcoming tour, part of a national symposium. Dan Voytas has refurbished and updated his 1956 home, which April 8, 2008. Photo by Franz Hall, courtesy Ralph Rapson & Associates. Ralph Rapson, FAIA, regarded as one of the foremost architectural draftsmen of the 20th century and Minnesota's premier Modern architect, died of heart failure on March 29 at his Minneapolis residence. He was 93 and still working at his office the day before. |ucv| lbw| ugq| uhs| afz| xgo| gyg| tfq| nce| ojc| lqm| fkh| iee| nkw| ene| azm| xhl| zwg| syh| zpe| bdr| nrh| uwq| rlu| llm| loe| dqb| pzt| zom| ztd| xeu| pvp| sph| eqm| cxt| yok| efi| lbr| kfw| ubv| lym| bpe| xoz| hug| xxv| vsa| odt| rjb| pzd| lac|