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Fazlur Rahman Khan (April 3, 1929 - March 27, 1982) was a Bangladeshi structural engineer and architect, who initiated structural systems that form the basis of tall building construction today. Considered the Father of tubular designs for high-rises, Khan became an icon in both architecture and structural engineering.
Aug 18, 2016 · Khan was the lead structural engineer on two of the tallest skyscrapers of the 1970s, both found in Chicago: the John Hancock Center (1969) and the Sears Tower (1973, now known as the Willis...
Mar 8, 2018 · The Willis Tower: Fazlur Rahman Khan's Masterpiece. The Willis Tower: Fazlur Rahman Khan’s Masterpiece. Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is an iconic symbol of the...
