11 Facts About Pierre Koenig

Pierre Francis Koenig was an American architect and a Professor of Architecture at the University of Southern California.

Pierre Koenig taught at the USC School of Architecture from 1964 until his death in 2004.

Pierre Koenig was the director of the undergraduate building science program from 1980 to 2004.

Pierre Koenig lectured widely at other universities, and received more than 20 awards for his work.

The architecture of Pierre Koenig was the subject of the book Pierre Koenig written by James Steele in 1998.

Also in 1998, Koenig was elevated to "Distinguished Professor" after 35 years on the USC faculty.

Pierre Koenig received the USC Distinguished Alumni Award and the Gold Medal from the Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

The son of a salesman, Pierre Koenig was born in San Francisco.

Pierre Koenig practiced mainly on the West Coast and was most notable for the design of the Case Study Houses No 21 and 22 in 1960.

At USC, Pierre Koenig led the undergraduate building science program and directed the Natural Forces Laboratory.

Pierre Koenig was survived by his wife, Gloria; sons, Randall and Jean Pierre; and two stepsons, Barry and Thomas Kaufman.