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Minoru Yamasaki (山崎 實, Yamasaki Minoru, December 1, 1912 – February 6, 1986) was a Japanese-American architect, best known for designing the original World Trade Center in New York City and several other large-scale projects. Yamasaki was one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century.
Apr 16, 2024 · Minoru Yamasaki (born December 1, 1912, Seattle, Washington, U.S.—died February 6, 1986, Detroit, Michigan) was an American architect whose buildings, notable for their appeal to the senses, departed from the austerity often associated with post-World War II modern architecture.
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Feb 21, 2019 · Minoru Yamasaki embodied the American dream while feeling the sting of endemic racism. He achieved professional success and international fame as a minority architect, whose ‘otherness’ marked him as a permanent outsider to the East Coast-oriented architectural culture of postwar America.
Sep 11, 2001 · Learn about the life and career of Minoru Yamasaki, the Japanese-American architect who designed the World Trade Center in New York City. Discover his influences, achievements, challenges and legacy in this article.
- Amy Irvine
Nov 25, 2019 · Minoru Yamasaki may be best known for designing the original World Trade Center and for being a leading practitioner of the new formalist style seen in so many civic and institutional...
- Daniel Pembrey
Dec 15, 2023 · Minoru Yamasaki (1912–86) was one of the most prominent Japanese American architects of the second half of the twentieth century. He was known for his philosophy, "beauty over function." He criticized tasteless and identical glassy buildings that were characteristic of the modern architecture of his time and was determined to incorporate ...
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Learn about the life and career of Minoru Yamasaki, a Seattle native and UW alumnus who became a renowned architect. He designed the World Trade Center, the Century City Plaza, and the Pacific Science Center, among other landmarks.
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