Elizabeth Close
Elizabeth "Lisl" Close, (née Scheu; 4 June 1912, in Vienna – 29 November 2011, in Minneapolis) was an influential female architect practicing in Minnesota. During her long partnership with her husband, Winston "Win" Close (1906-1997), she designed many notable public buildings and private homes while managing the family firm for extended periods.
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Elizabeth Close and her husband Winston reviewing an architectural model (c. 1955) | |
| Born | Elizabeth Scheu June 4, 1912 |
| Died | November 29, 2011 (aged 99) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Technische Hochschule MIT |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Winston Close |
| Children | Three children |
| Parent(s) | Gustav Scheu and Helene Scheu née Riesz |
| Awards | Minnesota Gold Medal (AIA), 2002 |
| Practice | Close and Scheu Architects, Close Associates |
| Buildings | Ferguson Hall at University of Minnesota |
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