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Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen (/ ˈ s ɑːr ɪ n ə n /, Finnish: [ˈelie̯l ˈsɑːrinen]; August 20, 1873 – July 1, 1950) was a Finnish-American architect known for his work with art nouveau buildings in the early years of the 20th century. He was also the father of famed architect Eero Saarinen.
Aug 20, 2017 · Written by Dario Goodwin. Published on August 20, 2017. Share. Though some may now know him only as the father of Eero Saarinen, Eliel Saarinen (August 20, 1873 – July 1, 1950) was an...
This is a list of houses, commercial buildings, educational facilities, furniture designs, and other structures designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. Many of Saarinen's early designs were in collaboration with his father Eliel Saarinen .
NameCityState/countryDesignedCranbrook School for Boys furnishings1925Saarinen House furnishings1928Kingswood School for Girls furnishings19291929Apr 5, 2024 · Eliel Saarinen (born August 20, 1873, Rantasalmi, Finland—died July 1, 1950, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, U.S.) was one of the foremost architects and urban planners of his generation in Finland before moving to the United States, where he influenced modern architecture, particularly skyscraper and church design.
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Feb 29, 2024 · Completed in 1942, when Saarinen was director of Michigan’s Cranbrook Academy of Art, the church, with its asymmetrical design and lack of stained glass windows, is considered the first contemporary building to rise in Columbus.
Eliel Saarinen Building, 1948 Some of the most influential architectural proposals in American history have been for buildings that were never realized. One such proposal is Eliel Saarinen’s 1939 winning competition entry for the Smithsonian Gallery of Art—never constructed due to Congressional failure to fund the project.
May 23, 2016 · 15 Landmark Buildings by Architect Eero Saarinen. The Finnish designer made bold statements with his unique creations. By Beau Peregoy. May 23, 2016. Eero Saarinen was born in 1910 in...
