César Pelli (October 12, 1926 – July 19, 2019) was an Argentine-American architect who designed some of the world’s tallest buildings and other major urban landmarks. The American Institute of Architects named him one of the ten most influential living American architects in 1991 and awarded him the AIA Gold Medal in 1995. His designs are known for their scale and sensitivity to the surrounding landscape, and include urban landmarks such as Kuala Lumpur’s Petronas Towers, One Canada Square in London, New York’s World Financial Center, and the colorful Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.
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Whereas the Petronas Towers were mainly built out of concrete, the huge shopping center at its feet is a 100% steel framed building, built by Victor Buyck Steel Construction. More than 18.00t of steel was used in this supersized shopping mall.
source: Tripadvisor
The 1988 World Financial Center, now known as Brookfield Place, consists of four towers, two octagonal buildings, the Winter Garden public atrium, a plaza, and a marina.
© César Pelli
One Canada Square is a skyscraper in Canary Wharf, London. It was completed in 1991 and rises at 235 m above ground level containing 50 storeys. The design and shape are based on earlier precedents buildings that include Brookfield Place and Elizabeth Tower. The building is clad with durable stainless steel.
source: Odell Architecture
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