Post War architects Flashcards
A Finish-born American architect; Notably known for being one of the leaders in a trend
toward exploration and experimentation in American architectural design during the 1950s
Eero Saarinen
In 1936, Eero Saarinen’s professional work in the United States began in
Flint Institute of Research and
Planning
What are the iconic furniture of Eero Saarinen?
Tulip Chair, Womb chair and Pedestal series
Resembles an inverted, flattened parabola; Tallest man-made arch in the world and is constructed using over 900 tons of stainless steel
Gateway Arch
One of Saarinen’s two masterpieces of design for aviation; One of the major international airports in the United States
Trans World Airlines Flight center
Characterized by its cylindrical shape and conical roof which symbolizes a sense of unity and community. Well-known for its use of natural light.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chapel
The house is known for its iconic flat roof, open-plan design, and seamless integration of the indoors and outdoors
J Irwin Miller House
A renowned German architect and structural
engineer known for his pioneering work in
lightweight and tensile structures.
Frei Otto
In 2015, Frei Otto received the _________ for his visionary ideas, inquiring mind, belief in freely sharing knowledge and inventions, collaborative spirit, and concern for the careful use of resources.
Pritzker Architecture Prize
Located in Mannheim, Germany, the Mannheim Multihalle is a large-scale, timber grid shell structure with a hyperbolic paraboloid shape.
Mannheim Multihalle
Built for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, is a landmark in tensile structure design.
Munich Olympic Stadium
Frei Otto designed the ____________, a world’s fair held in Montreal, Canada
West German Pavilion for Expo 67
A Chinese-American architect; He is most famous of his large, elegantly designed
urban buildings and complexes
Ieoh Ming Pei
Ieoh Ming Pei formed his own architectural firm in
1955
Ieoh Ming Pei collaborated with the National Defense Research Committee division during
World War 2