Profiles Index - page 2

Renzo Piano, Pritzker Prize-Winning Architect
Renzo Piano is often called a "High-Tech" architect because his designs showcase technological shapes and materials. However, human needs and comfort are at the center of Piano's designs. Critics note that Piano's work is rooted in the classical traditions of his Italian homeland. Judges for the Pritzker Architecture Prize credited Piano with redefining modern and postmodern architecture.

William Le Baron Jenney, Father of the American Skyscraper
William Le Baron Jenney is known as the Father of the American Skyscraper. Here are facts about life and works, with links to further information.

Robert Venturi, Postmodern Architect
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of the Pritzker Prize winning Postmodern architect Robert Venturi and his firm, Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates.

Sir Norman Foster and High-Tech Architecture
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of the Pritzker Prize winning architect Sir Norman Foster, known for his "high-tech" architecture.

Ieoh Ming Pei, Pritzker Prize Laureate
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of the Pritzker Prize winning architect I.M. Pei.

Michael Graves, Architect and Product Designer
Borrowing heavily from the past, architect and designer Michael Graves combines whimsy and sophistication in his building and product designs.

Maya Lin, Architect and Sculptor
Trained as an artist and an architect, Maya Lin is best known for her large, minimalist sculptures and monuments. When she was only 21 and still a student, Lin created the winning design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. More about Maya Lin...

Adolf Loos: Europe's Modernist Architect
Adolf Loos was an architect who became more famous for his ideas than for his buildings. He believed that reason should determine the way we build, and he opposed the decorative Art Nouveau movement.

Peter Eisenman
Architect Peter Eisenman has stirred controversy with buildings that appear disconnected from surrounding structures and historical context.

Richard Neutra, Pioneer of the International Style
Born and educated in Europe, Richard Neutra introduced the International Style to America, and also introduced Los Angeles design to Europe.

Louis Kahn, Modernist Architect
Learn about the important modernist architect, Louis I. Kahn

Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, Designer of Portmeirion
Sir Clough Williams-Ellis devoted his life to the cause of environmental preservation. His work on the resort village of Portmeirion, Wales represented his efforts to prove that it was possible to build beautiful -- and colorful -- housing without defiling the natural landscape.

Bruce Goff, 20th Century Architect
20th century architect Bruce Goff designed expressive and original buildings using throw-away materials such as cake pans, steel pipe, rope, cellophane, and ash trays. Begin here to explore the life and works of Bruce Goff.

Frank Lloyd Wright, America's Most Famous Architect
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of America's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, with links to photos, quotes, resources, and a master index of all his works.

Denise Scott Brown, Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of Denise Scott Brown and her firm, Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates.

Robert Siegel, Modern Architect
With Charles Gwathmey, Robert Siegel is a partner in the New York firm Gwathmey Siegel & Associates.

William Holabird, Skyscraper Pioneer
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of William Holabird, known for his Chicago School skyscrapers.

Paulo Mendes da Rocha - Pritzker Prize Laureate
Your starting place for exploring the life and works of the Pritzker Prize winning architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha.

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