Happy birthday! Rem Koolhaas turns 81 today

Rem Koolhaas is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed architects of his generation.

Popular architect Rem Koolhaas has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Koolhaas, a cultural icon

Born Remment Lucas Koolhaas in Rotterdam on November 17, 1944, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Dutch history. Koolhaas' not just a great architect, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Rem hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rem Koolhaas as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.

Happy Birthday, Rem, you're the best!

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