Architect No 68 Eero Saarinen Country: USA 🇺🇸 Eero Saarinen, born into the legacy of his father Eliel Saarinen, a prominent Finnish architect, was a formidable figure in shaping the architectural style of mid-20th century America. Born on August 20, 1910, Eero not only continued his father’s Art Deco trajectory but also infused it with his own neo-futuristic flair, marked by sweeping curves and extensive use of glass. Despite his relatively short career, ending with his untimely death in 1961

75K views · 138 shares | The famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis came out of an architectural competition, between father and son. Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future premieres Dec. 27 on PBS. | American Masters | Facebook