
David Kohn
David Kohn is a British architect known for his innovative and colorful designs that often incorporate playful elements and a sense of narrative. He gained recognition for his distinctive approach to architecture, which challenges traditional forms and embraces a more expressive and interpretive style. His recent project, the Gradel Quadrangles at New College, Oxford, features a unique tower topped with a carved pangolin, symbolizing themes of climate change and the pandemic. Kohn's work has been celebrated for its originality, earning him accolades in the competitive field of contemporary architecture.
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David Kohn’s housing design for New College channels various artistic influences in a unique architectural style.
The best design and architecture of 2025 – from waddling teapots to a museum of razzle-dazzle | Art and designDavid Kohn is the architect of the curious addition to the campus of New College, inspired by the pandemic and pangolins.
A tower topped with a pangolin! The Oxford university building inspired by Tolkien … and the pandemic | Architecture

















