1888 |
Born in Kladno, Bohemia (Czech Republic). |
1910 |
Graduated from the Prague Technical University.
Emigrated to the US.
Found work in NYC with Cass Gilbert, who was then involved with the Woolworth Building.
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1914 |
Visited Italy, set up painting studio outside Rome.
Returned to US and married Noémi Pernessin.
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1916 |
Went to Taliesin to join Frank Lloyd Wright. |
1919 |
Traveled to Japan with Wright to help build the Imperial Hotel. |
1920 |
Parted from Wright; established American Architects and Engineers. |
1923 |
Established independent office. |
1925 |
Became a member of American Institute of Architects. |
1928 |
Junzo Yoshimura started work as an intern with Raymond. |
1930 |
Joined by Kunio Maekawa. |
1935 |
Antonin Raymond, His Work in Japan 1920-35., |
1938 |
Returned to US.
Opened design studio in New Hope, Pa.
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1941 |
Closed Tokyo office. |
1945 |
Organized office Raymond & L.L. Rado Architects in NYC. |
1948 |
First visit to Tokyo after the war; re-opened Tokyo office. |
1952 |
Elected member F.A.I.A.
Awarded Architectural Institute of Japan annual prize for Readers' Digest Building.
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1964 |
Awarded The Order of the Rising Sun. |
1966 |
Named life member of Japan Institute of Architects. |
1970 |
Antonin Raymond: An Autobiography. |
1973 |
Returned to New Hope, Pa. |
1976 |
Died on October 25 in New Hope.
Memorial service at St. Anselm's Meguro Church.
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