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The Words, Projects, Images and Thoughts of I.M. Pei

2019-05-17T09:00:00-04:00

Few voices have had a more significant impact on the discipline at large than I.M. Pei. His projects and ethos have shaped and an endless number of pupils both directly and indirectly, and he will continue to impact the world at large through the echos of his teachings.

With his recent passing, we take the time to look back and listen to the words, see the images and walk through time alongside I.M Pei to garner a broader view of his lasting impact on the discipline at large.

"The Element of Time": Celebrating a Century of I.M. Pei

2017-04-26T09:09:00-04:00

On April 26th, I.M. Pei turns 100 years old. From his former colleagues to Sir Norman Foster to the architect himself, here are remembrances, anecdotes, and a general celebration of the genius of one of the masters of architecture.

When designing for money breaks the bank architecture mold

2016-03-25T13:26:00-04:00

Think bank architecture and its associated headquarters and you may find yourself stultified by visions of doric columns, artless atriums, and bland corporate highrises. However, these six structures by prominent practitioners are a survey of the unusual and intriguing. Here’s what each financial institution says about its social/historical context, as well as the role of money at that time.