Portraits of the 10 most famous "master" architects of all time

Architecture is not just about building houses, but it also marks each era's perception of space and lifestyle, or even "shapes" the world. Only outstandingly talented people can create top-notch architectural works. Below are the 10 most famous "master" architects in the world, along with their lifelong contributions, you will definitely be amazed!

1. Frank Lloyd Wright (8/6/1867 - 9/4/1959)

He is the greatest architect of all time, in addition to being known as an interior design expert, writer and educator. He won the British Royal Gold Medal and the noble AIA Gold Medal.

With the idea of ​​perfect harmony between interior and exterior, as well as the aesthetic principle of "organic architecture", Fank has brought designs with natural influences that, even after 150 years, are still relevant today.
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2. Tadao Ando (born September 13, 1941)

Tabdao is a famous Japanese architect, with hundreds of large and small projects, of which up to 130 have high artistic value. Characteristics of his design are smooth concrete fields and large glass panels, interacting with nature, combined with scientific and tidy interiors.
Like Frank Lloyd Wright, he is an architect without a degree, but his new perception and unique vision have made him a breath of fresh air in the world of Japanese architecture and the whole world.

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3. Cesar Pelli (born October 12, 1926)

He is a master in designing high-rise buildings in the world. During his career, he owned many noble awards such as the Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects, Top 10 most influential contemporary architects in America, impressive Aga Khan Award,...
In addition, he also served as Director of Design at DMJM, dean of Yale University's architecture department and head of design firm Cesar Pelli.

Cecar's designs have many detailed innovations but still maintain deep human elements and apply advanced technology. Below are his top works.
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4. Frank Gehry (born February 28, 1929)

He is the "father" of utopian architecture, making his works unmistakable with anyone else. For his work around the world, Frank received the Pritzker Prize for Architecture in 1989 and the Order of Charlemagne Medal for the Arts in 2014.
His works bring magical movement through combining materials together, making them more alive than ever.
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5. Zaha Hadid (October 31, 1950 – March 31, 2016)

She is the world-famous "architectural witch". Not only is she the first female architect to win the Prizker Prize, Zaha also possesses remarkable achievements such as the Ericj Schelling Architecture Prize, the Austrian State Prize, European Union Award and ranked 69th in the world's most influential women rankings in 2008.

With more than 950 projects in 44 countries, Zâh brings creative designs that are extremely modern, bold and unique with high artistry and ahead of its time. There are even many designs that are not built because they are beyond human understanding.
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6. Ieoh Ming Pei (born July 26, 1917)

He is a famous Chinese-American architect who has won many awards such as: Architecture Gold Medal, AIA Gold Medal, Lifetime Achievement Award, Pritzker Prize,...

Even IM Pei is one of the most successful architects of the 20th century with works of abstract shapes, influenced by Chinese and Western culture. During his 80-year career, he left behind many creative achievements everywhere.

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7. Lord Norman Foster (born June 1, 1935)

He is a famous British architect, head of a large design company worth more than 500 million pounds. He owns a series of awards: RIBA Gold Medal, French Academy Gold Medal, Pritzker Prize,...
Not only specializing in designing high-rise buildings, Foster also pioneered the creation of cylindrical buildings filled with natural light, thereby saving twice as much energy, and creating green spaces with a belt of trees on the outside. before.

Many of his famous projects such as the world's largest airport terminal project, the World Trade Center Building,...
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8. Moshe Safdie (born July 14, 1938)

Moshe is known as a famous architect in urban planning, in addition to being a professor at Harvard University and founding the design firm Moshe Safdie. He won the Gold Medal from the Royal Canadian Academy of Architects for his contributions to his country.
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9. Renzo Piano (born 1937)

He is an Italian architect who brought the face of architecture to the 20th century. He won the Pritzker Prize, creating a harmony between architecture, painting and philosophy. Piano's design style is characterized by simplicity and flexibility with an open space filled with natural light.
The interior and space have made him and the design team the most sought after architectural firm of the 21st century.

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10. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (27/03/1886 – 19/08/1969)

He is a German-American architect, a pioneer of the modern architectural movement with the famous motto "Less is More". Although he had no formal training, he is remembered as an educator as he headed the prestigious IIT Institute of Technology.
With operational ideas and innovative design aesthetics, his works are of great era and are popular to this day.

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