I.M.P.

Author: Wang Tianshi
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book briefly summarizes the architectural career of Mr. I.M. Pei through the article "The Path to Success of I.M. Pei." On one hand, it showcases his achievements, and on the other, explores the key factors behind his success. The book introduces 46 examples of Pei's architectural works, which are located in major cities across the United States, such as Washington, New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Denver, Dallas, and Cambridge, as well as in Paris, Montreal, Tehran, Singapore, Hong Kong, and even Beijing in China. These include large-scale urban development projects, residential buildings, office buildings, and various types of public buildings. The numerous illustrations not only provide details of architectural treatments but also help readers establish the fundamental concept of determining architectural composition principles based on the environment. In addition to the above content, the book also includes several speeches and interview transcripts by Pei, along with brief introductions to architectural firms led by masters such as Gropius, as well as lists of architectural works and award-winning projects. These materials offer readers an opportunity to gain a general understanding of the firms closely associated with I.M. Pei's architectural career, which also holds reference significance for the ongoing reform of architectural design systems today.