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George Nakashima

1905-05-24 – 1990-06-15

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George Katsutoshi Nakashima was born In Spokane, Washington (May 24, 1905). George was born to a family that claims samurai ancestry on both sides. His parents immigrated to America from Japan and settled in Seattle. George graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Architecture and wins a scholarship to the Harvard Graduate School of Design. After he discovered that Harvard's program was based on theory rather than practice, he transferred to MIT, in search of a more solid grounding in engineering.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

George Katsutoshi Nakashima (Japanese: 中島勝寿 Nakashima Katsutoshi, May 24, 1905 – June 15, 1990) was an American woodworker and architect. In 1983, he accepted the Order of the Sacred Treasure, an honor bestowed by the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese government.

Occupation & Career

architect, furniture designer, artist, furniture maker, designer

Education

MIT School of Architecture and Planning; University of Washington

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Fellow of the American Craft Council

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the American Craft Council

Education & Institutions

MIT School of Architecture and Planning · University of Washington

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  1. Wikidata population candidate Q52431 — wikidata View source

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