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William Pereira

American architect (1909-1985) · United States · Architects · Died at 76

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William Leonard Pereira was an American architect from Chicago, Illinois, who was noted for his futuristic designs of landmark buildings such as the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco.

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Awards

Rome Prize1971
Academy Award for Best Special Effects1943
Fellow of the American Institute of Architects

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William Leonard Pereira was an American architect from Chicago, Illinois, who was noted for his futuristic designs of landmark buildings such as the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco. He worked out of Los Angeles and was known for his love of science fiction and expensive cars, but mostly for his style of architecture, which helped define the look of the mid-20th century United States.

Country
United States
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1985 · aged 76

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