What you might not know about the American author
Architects are the quintessential artists. A meeting point for many diverse perspectives, the field of architecture actually includes several names that may surprise you!
For instance, you may know Ice Cube for his iconic rap lyrics and acting career, but did you know he's also a skilled architect? Aside from his musical and acting successes, Ice Cube has a degree in architectural design. And speaking of unexpected talents: Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan is also an accomplished architect!
For more on these stories, and to discover other stars with a connection to architecture, click on to see who made their mark in the world of architecture.
Three of Pink Floyd´s founders—Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright—actually met at Regent Street Polytechnic (now the University of Westminster) in London while studying architecture.
Thomas Jefferson was also a self-taught architect, who started a new style. He left a lasting impact on American architecture, especially with the design of Monticello.
The Pink Floyd co-founder pursued architectural studies at the University of Westminster. But he was dismissed after two years due to a lack of interest in building design history.
Ice Cube remains a powerful force in both music and film. But that's not all.
The third president of the United States, one of America's Founding Fathers played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's early history.
Their architectural backgrounds left a lasting imprint on Pink Floyd's iconic stage sets, marked by grandeur and innovation.
He pursued architectural drafting at the Phoenix Institute of Technology, and earned a diploma in draughtsmanship before launching his music career.
He never pursued graduate studies in architecture, so he ended up peeking at other people's buildings on film, like here in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window' (1954).
This iconic actor, known for his powerful screen presence and iconic tone, has an added layer of art to his resume.
Born Alfred Matthew Yankovic, he studied at California Polytechnic State University, in San Luis Obispo, where he earned his famous nickname "Weird Al."
The king of musical parody, known for the quirky creativity of his tunes, is in fact an architect.
Actor James Stewart studied architecture at Princeton University before finding his calling in the world of film.
He initially studied architecture at Morehouse College before switching to drama, eventually earning his degree in acting in 1972.
She won the Miss World Pageant for India in 1994 and is a celebrated film star. But she also has a degree in architecture!
Tom Ford briefly attended New York University before transferring to Parsons School of Design, where he earned his degree in interior architecture in 1986.
She began her career as an architect in Australia, then joined the British firm Llewelyn-Davies Weeks to work on a masterplan for Tehran. Later, she moved to Jordan, where she married and became queen.
With civil engineering and architecture degrees, the Off-White designer created a brand to explore architecture, stating, "We can use our architectural brain and do many things, not just what we're supposed to do."
Jordan's Queen Consort and the late King Hussein's widow, Queen Noor studied architecture and urban planning at Princeton University, joining the first co-educational class in 1969.
The well-known singer studied architecture in London, receiving an associate degree after two years, before shifting to a career in music while working at various architecture firms.
The late trailblazing figure in fashion and design left an indelible mark through his innovative and influential work.
He holds a degree in architecture from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), which has deeply influenced his creative endeavors.
Sources: (ArchDaily)
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Brad Pitt is not an architect, but he has collaborated with famous architects on his philanthropic project Make it Right Foundation.
The lead singer for the Talking Heads has a very distinct visual approach to his style, largely influenced by architecture.
Courtney Cox briefly studied architecture at Mount Vernon College in Washington, D.C., before launching her modeling career in New York City.
Aishwarya Rai worked as a model to finance her studies at Rachana Sansad's Academy of Architecture in Mumbai.
Famous individuals you didn't know were architects
These notable artists worked with, studied, or were otherwise professionally engaged in architecture
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Architects are the quintessential artists. A meeting point for many diverse perspectives, the field of architecture actually includes several names that may surprise you!
For instance, you may know Ice Cube for his iconic rap lyrics and acting career, but did you know he's also a skilled architect? Aside from his musical and acting successes, Ice Cube has a degree in architectural design. And speaking of unexpected talents: Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan is also an accomplished architect!
For more on these stories, and to discover other stars with a connection to architecture, click on to see who made their mark in the world of architecture.