Remembering the World Trade Center
In 1962, architect Minoru Yamasaki received the commission for which he would become known: the World Trade Center in New York City.
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“It seems to float in the air”
In 1959, Minoru Yamasaki branched out from metropolitan Detroit to the rest of Michigan with the Michigan State Medical Society in East Lansing.
Modern Architecture Uninhibited
Googie architecture was popularized after John Lautner, a Michigan native, designed a coffee shop in Los Angeles in 1949.
A Michigan Masterpiece: Emotion and Form
There are relatively few buildings that can truly be classed as magnificent or works of genius. The St. Francis DeSales Church in Norton Shores, Michigan is one such building.
Yamasaki’s Spirit of St. Louis
Minoru Yamasaki felt an airport needed the feel of Grand Central Station.
Lost Piece of History
The above image represents a “lost” piece of history – now discovered and housed within the Archives of Michigan. This blueprint – by famed Lansing architect Darius B. Moon – is to the residence of Ransom E. Olds, father of the Oldsmobile.
A Triumph of Talent
Yamasaki remains an important part of our international architectural heritage. This is part two of a two part blog on Yamasaki and his life as written by guest blogger Dale Allen Gyure, Ph.D.
Towering Achievments
Yamasaki remains an important part of our international architectural heritage. This is part one of a two part blog on Yamasaki and his life as written by guest blogger Dale Allen Gyure, Ph.D.
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