What an architect! What a legacy!
It's always sad to hear news of legends passing on, but at 92, it's not nearly so sad. What a life he got to live, designing some true landmark knock-outs. More importantly, he always came across as a really decent and humble man in his public persona.
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Originally Posted by Shawn
For me, it’s the Wells Fargo Center, Minneapolis.
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Same, Wells Fargo in Minneapolis might just be the most splendid Echo Deco anywhere.
Though if it had actually found a way to get funded, his unbuilt M-B Skyneedle project in Chicago probably would have taken top honors for me.
source:
http://www.mrakodrapy.com/2012/07/nebeska-jehla.html