During his career, Saarinen was elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and served on the National Institute of Arts and Letters. Born in Hvitträsk, Finland, he was the son …

Dec 2, 2025 · Eero Saarinen, Finnish-born American architect who was a leader in exploration and experiment in American architectural design during the 1950s. His best-known works are …

Paley took an active role in various aspects of the design, specifically selecting Saarinen because he wanted a building that would break from the Miesian mold of the International Style, and …

Jan 23, 2024 · Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer, is known for mid-20th-century buildings and furniture designs. Born in Finland in 1910, Saarinen …

As his designs show, Eero Saarinen was a man of vision. He died of a brain tumor in 1961 at the age of 51, and is buried in Michigan. Though his life was tragically cut short, his vision lives on …

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In addition to his achievements in furniture, Eero Saarinen was a leader of the second-generation modernists. Constantly pushing material and aesthetic boundaries, Saarinen expanded the …

Eero Saarinen’s life and work exemplify a relentless pursuit of innovation and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of architectural design. His legacy continues to inspire and challenge …

Creator of some of the most dazzling architecture of the 20th century, such as the TWA Flight Center in New York and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Eero Saarinen left behind an …

Eero Saarinen (August 20, 1910 - September 1, 1961) was a Finnish American architect and furniture designer. He emmigrated with his parents to the United States from finland in 1923 at …