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OMA

OMA

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A Dutch firm that designs buildings and plans cities, started by Rem Koolhaas
  • proper noun
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  • A graduate of the Architectural Association in London, he summarized the work of OMA in his 1995 book, "S, M, L, XL," a novel about architecture.
  • OMA's early work

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  • The work of Koolhaas and OMA has received multiple international awards, including the 2000 Pritzker Architecture Prize and the 2010 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.

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  • Many urban projects across the globe have been shaped by OMA's distinctive architectural style.

  • The claims are flying about the Twitterverse: OMA's Koolhaas.

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  • In addition to overseeing OMA's work in architecture and master planning around the world, Koolhaas co-directs AMO, OMA's creative think tank, which gets involved with fashion, technology, sustainability, and politics.

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  • The architect Rem Koolhaas founded OMA, which is known for its innovative designs.

  • In 2008, OMA received the prestigious Mies van der Rohe Award for excellence in architecture.

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Etymology

OMA is a short name made from the first letters of Office for Metropolitan Architecture, the Dutch firm started by architect Rem Koolhaas. The word metropolitan means 'city', like metro, and architecture means 'building design', so OMA can be remembered as an 'office for city design'.