Famous International Architects Series - Kevin Roche

Author: Xu Li
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: As one of the most renowned architects of the second half of the 20th century in the United States, Kevin Roche (1922–). Starting from inheriting his firm after the death of Eero Saarinen in the early 1960s, he gained prominence on the American architectural stage. While overseeing the implementation of 10 important projects left unfinished by Saarinen during his lifetime, he also quickly introduced a series of distinctive and outstanding works, shaking the international architectural community. Over the past 40 years, his architectural designs have spanned major cities in the United States and more than 10 countries worldwide. His major works have had a significant impact on advancing architectural culture in the United States and even globally, earning him multiple international architectural awards, including the Pritzker Prize. The book features nearly 500 illustrations, most of which are selected from the archives of Kevin Roche’s firm or taken by the author himself. At the end of the book, an index of terms is included according to the standard of international academic works, providing readers with convenient access to specific information. This is an important reference book for studying Kevin Roche, as well as modern and contemporary American architecture and architectural history.