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ANTONI GAUDI
Father of Catalan Modernism. Gaudi has been referred to
by various names and has made his impact on Spain (as the
sole founder of Catalan Modernism) and the world in
numerous ways. He has been referred to as a genius, a
lunatic, and—possibly his favorite—as "God's Architect."
Barcelona is filled with his work, which incorporates natural
motifs and new materials that were available thanks to the
Industrial Revolution. His most well-known piece of
architecture, the Sagrada Familia, has been under
construction for over 135 years.

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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

Over the course of his career, he designed more than 1,000
structures, of which around 650 were ultimately built. He was
a very productive writer, interior designer, architect, and
educator. Many of his structures have been recognised as
UNESCO World Heritage sites, and he is credited with
developing the first American style of architecture; in fact, in
1991, the American Institute of Architects proclaimed him "the
greatest American architect of all time." American architect
Frank Lloyd Wright wanted to create a style of architecture
that his country could call its own. Favouring clean lines, open
spaces, and a dialogue with nature, Wright sought to create
architecture that was a record of American civilization.

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LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a German-American architect,
served as the Bauhaus' final director before being
compelled to immigrate to the US by the emergence of
Nazism. He had a prosperous art career there and is
regarded as one of the modernism's original architects. He
favoured interiors that were open and had basic
architecture. He used steel and glass to great effect in the
International Style construction of the well-known
Seagram Building in New York City.

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LE CORBUSIER
Full name, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris. The impact of Le
Corbusier on the field of architecture cannot be overstated. In
the International Style that developed following World War I,
one of the fathers of modernism named Le Corbusier pushed
for the elimination of load-bearing walls to allow for more
flexible living arrangements and to provide people greater
living space. There is no doubting that he had a significant
influence on upcoming generations of architects, despite the
fact that he is also divisive due to his political and personal
ideals.

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LOUIS KAHN
Known as a master of geometry, Louis Kahn is a very
significant architect and one of the 20th century's most
significant designers. His most iconic project, the Salk
Institute, displays all the characteristics that make Kahn's
work so influential. The use of simple forms, symmetry and
precise geometry are all hallmarks of Kahn's work. Due to
its size, geometry, and presence, his work is frequently
referred to as gigantic. He was also a master of material
and light, which is evident in his frequently straightforward
forms and geometric movements.

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OSCAR NIEMEYER
A prominent member of Brazil's modernist movement was the
architect Oscar Niemeyer. He is best recognised for his work
on building Brasilia, which at the time served as the nation's
new capital. He disapproved of the angularity of modern
architecture, thinking that curved lines were more
aesthetically beautiful. At the same time, his use of stark white
concrete accented by bright hues was utterly contemporary.
Niemeyer received the Pritzker Prize in 1988, and his
numerous civic structures in Brazil bear witness to his legacy.

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EERO SAARINEN
Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect, is renowned
for his work on significant monuments as well as his
contributions to industrial design. Saarinen, an architect's
son, is renowned for his sweeping, opulent forms that
communicate clearly. His work has a greater impact as a
result. The TWA Flight Centre, which is now a hotel, was
one of his most well-known creations. Saarinen also
designed one of America's most recognisable structures,
the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

GATEWAY ARCH - SAARINEN JFK LIBRARY - PEI

I.M. PEI ( Ieoh Ming Pei)

Famous Chinese American architect I.M. Pei was a modernist
spokesman who is renowned for his innovative use of steel
and glass. His most famous creation, the glass Louvre Pyramid,
which unveiled to the public in 1989, is no stranger to
controversy. One of many landmark buildings Pei designed in
Europe, Asia, and North America, the bold structure is now a
cherished feature of the museum. He previously said, "At one
level, my purpose is just to have people like being in a place
and exploring it. However, I also believe that architecture has
the potential to inspire people to pursue greater endeavours
in life. That is the difficulty I encounter the most.

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FRANK GEHRY
For the majority of his career, visionary architect Frank
Gehry has been a household name. Gehry is renowned for
his distinctive postmodernist design, which can be seen
everywhere from the Dancing House in Prague to the Walt
Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. He has been able to give
his deconstructivist buildings a distinctive appearance by
using unusual materials like bent metal sheets into his
design. Gehry received the Pritzker Prize in 1989.

DANCING HOUSE - GEHRY

NORMAN FOSTER

HSBC MAIN BUILDING - FOSTER

The very successful company Foster + Partners was founded by

British architect Norman Foster, who is known for his high-tech,
industrial design. His most well-known buildings include "The
Gherkin" in London and the HSBC Main Building in Hong Kong. He
is renowned for his creative use of steel and glass. Foster earned
the Pritzker Prize in 1999, and it was announced in 2022 that he
would help rebuild Ukraine after the Russian invasion.

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RENZO PIANO
Renzo Piano, an Italian architect, became well-known for
creating the cutting-edge Centre Pompidou in Paris. As he
employs technology to address architectural issues, he
continued to be interested in incorporating it into his
designs. The Whitney Museum, the Kansai International
Airport Terminal, and London's The Shard are a few of his
most illustrious works.

CENTRE POMPIDOU - PIANO

TADAO ANDO CHURCH OF THE LIGHT - ANDO

Tadao Ando, a Japanese architect, is renowned for his

intensely personal aesthetic that emphasises the minimalist
form of his structures. The self-taught architect, who received
the Pritzker Prize in 1995, frequently uses concrete to carry
out his ideas while expertly incorporating light and other
elements of nature. This makes the environment a significant
component in his structures. His creations frequently have a
spiritual element, and the Church of Light is among his best-
known works.

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REM KOOLHAAS
Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas is regarded as one of the
greatest architectural thinkers of his time and is well-
known for both his building endeavours and architectural
theory. As a founding member of the company OMA,
Koolhaas has created significant works such as the Qatar
National Library and the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing. His
deconstructivist work frequently defies gravity, and he is
able to realise his architectural theories through a wide
range of designs for retail establishments, corporate
headquarters, hotels, and public structures.

CCTV HEADQUARTERS - KOOLHAAS GUANGZHOU OPERA HOUSE - HADID

ZAHA HADID
Affectionately called “the Queen of the Curve,” Zaha Hadid
made an indelible mark on 21st-century architecture. She
helped usher in a new era of architecture with her futuristic
designs and was the first woman to win the Pritzker Prize.
But while her designs are cutting-edge, they often have a
base in nature. For instance, her iconic Guangzhou Opera
House was inspired by pebbles that have been rubbed
smooth by the waters of a stream. Though she,
unfortunately, passed at a young age, her legacy is carried
on by her firm, Zaha Hadid Architects.

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BJARKE INGELS
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, one of the most intriguing
figures in modern architecture, and his company BIG are
producing dramatic, powerful work. Ingels, who is
renowned for his audacious and whimsical designs, was
Rem Koolhaas' student. Through BIG, Ingels not only
creates individual structures but also complete
metropolitan complexes. As one of the company's basic
values, sustainability is woven into the design of BIG's
buildings rather than being treated as an afterthought.

VIA 57 WEST - INGELS

LEGO HOUSE - INGELS (BIG & COWI)

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