John M. Kokkins
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John M. Kokkins | |
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| Born | John M. Kokkins 15 October 1901 |
| Died | 6 November 2020 (aged 119) |
| Nationality | Greek, American |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | First Greek Immigrant to graduate from Columbia University School of Architecture in 1930[1] |
| Notable work | Sutton House |
John M. Kokkins (15 October 1901 – 6 November 2002) was a Greek-American architect.
Kokkins was born in Karpathos, Greece. He was educated at Columbia University and trained as an architect at the Columbia College of Architecture graduating in 1930.
Kokkins was among the team of architects the designed the Sutton House and hospitals in post World War II Greece jointly with Stephen C. Lyras and was also a founding member of the Greek Orthodox Church of Our Savior[2].
References
- ^ "Obituaries". Columbia Colege Today. Columbia University. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Paid Notice: Deaths KOKKINS, JOHN M." New York Times. 12 Nov 2002. Retrieved 20 July 2024.