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Eero Saarinen

American architect (1910-1961) · United States · Architects · Died at 51

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Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer. Saarinen's work includes the General Motors Technical Center, the Dulles International Airport Main Terminal, the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, the Gateway Arch, and the...

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Swedish Theatre, HelsinkiSwedish Theatre, HelsinkiGateway Arch in St. LouisGateway Arch in St. LouisDulles International Airport Main Terminal outside Washington, D.C.Dulles International Airport Main Terminal outside Washington, D.C.Kleinhans Music Hall in the Delaware Park-Front Park SystemKleinhans Music Hall in the Delaware Park-Front Park SystemFluid and open interior space, typical of Saarinen's style, is evident in the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport.Fluid and open interior space, typical of Saarinen's style, is evident in the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport.TWA Flight Center at JFK International AirportTWA Flight Center at JFK International AirportSaarinen's tulip chair and seat cushion designed in 1956, now housed in the Brooklyn MuseumSaarinen's tulip chair and seat cushion designed in 1956, now housed in the Brooklyn Museum

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AIA Gold Medal
Fellow of the American Institute of Architects

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Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer. Saarinen's work includes the General Motors Technical Center, the Dulles International Airport Main Terminal, the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, the Gateway Arch, and the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center. During his career, Saarinen was elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and served on the National Institute of Arts and Letters.

Country
United States
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1961 · aged 51

In common with Eero

Richard NeutraBoth received AIA Gold MedalLouis KahnBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of ArchitectsMichael GravesBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of ArchitectsMarcel BreuerBoth received AIA Gold MedalMoshe SafdieBoth received AIA Gold MedalMinoru YamasakiBoth received Fellow of the American Institute of Architects

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