César Pelli Architect

César Pelli (born October 12, 1926) is an Argentine American architect known for designing some of the world's tallest buildings and other major urban landmarks. In 1991, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) listed Pelli among the ten most influential living American architects. His many awards include the 1995 AIA Gold Medal which recognizes a body of work of lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture. Perhaps his most famous work are the Petronas Twin Towers, which were for a time the world's tallest buildings. He also designed the World Financial Center complex in downtown Manhattan.

Personal facts

César Pelli
Alias (AKA)Pelli César
Birth dateOctober 12, 1926
Birth place
San Miguel de Tucumán , Argentina
Nationality
Argentine American

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Architect

Awards
Doctor of Arts
CTBUH Skyscraper Award
Significant building
England
London
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
United Kingdom
Petronas Towers
One Canada Square
Cira Centre
Malaysia
United States
Significant design
Art Deco

César Pelli on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.pcparch.com