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UNIT 9

FAMOUS FOREIGN ARCHITECTS

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Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most prominent architects of the
th
20 century with his portfolio of creations exceeding well over 1,000 pro-
jects, half of which resulted in completed works.
He was a believer and promoter of organic style of architecture and
developed the concept of Usonian house (an architectural style free of
conventional details, focused on landscaping as the main part of the pro-

ject).
The AIA distinguished him with the title of “the greatest American ar-

chitect of all times”. His palette of creations evoked an immense diversity
of buildings, such as schools, churches, skyscrapers or offices.

Philip Johnson

He was an influential American architect, living between 1906 and
2005. In the first part of his career he, as well as many other architects,
was focused on building the typical glass and steel towers. However, later

he brought his trademark to the scene by designing wonderful crystal
structured buildings, which look as if they are covered in glass on all sides.
His works could be characterized as a mixture of Minimalism as Pop
Art, and they have been always seen either as a provocation or accepted

quickly. He also collaborated with fellow architect Louis Mies van der
Rohe on the Seagram Building project.

Renzo Piano
Renzo Piano is an Italian architect with his name resonating all
throughout the world of architecture. He has been distinguished with the
renowned Pritzker Prize for Architecture for redefining modern and post-

modern architectural styles, the American Institute for Architects Gold
Medal and the Sonning Prize in Denmark.

He is often times referred to as a high-tech architect, and the majority
of his designs focus on comfort for those inhabiting the building, and an
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