Renowned architect I.M. Pei ’40 dies at 102
Renowned architect and MIT alumnus I.M. Pei has died at 102. The designer of the Louvre museum pyramid and of the East Building of the National Gallery of Art also left a distinctive mark on the MIT campus and the Boston region.
AD Interviews: Renzo Piano – Part I
Since first achieving international fame in 1978 with the Centre George Pompidou in Paris, Renzo Piano has become known as a prolific, Italian architect capable of achieving a masterful balance between art, architecture and engineering. His intellectual curiosity and problem-solving techniques have led him to develop a wide-ranging portfolio that successfully merges high technology with humane and comfortable environments.
Richard Rogers – Wikipedia
Richard George Rogers, Baron Rogers of Riverside (23 July 1933 – 18 December 2021) was a British-Italian architect noted for his modernist and constructivist designs in high-tech architecture. He was the founder at Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, previously known as the Richard Rogers Partnership, until June 2020.
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The Marvel of Taipei 101: Architecture That Defies Earthquakes
Discover the incredible story behind Taipei 101, one of the world’s most iconic skyscrapers and a symbol of Taiwan’s resilience and innovation. In this video, we explore how this architectural marvel was designed to withstand the forces of nature, from its deep cultural symbolism to its groundbreaking anti-earthquake system.