I dont know too many architects other than some local ones here in phoenix, but my favorite all time dead architect would have to be Frank Lloyd Wright. Heres a picture of the Arizona Biltmore resort and spa that he designed.. he is very well known here in arizona and has numerous masterpieces
another local architect that is alive and kicking out some bomb ass architecture is Will Bruder. Here is a pic of Loloma 5 in scottsdale, condos..