Eero Saarinen (/ ˈeɪroʊ ˈsɑːrɪnən, ˈɛəroʊ -/, Finnish: [ˈeːro ˈsɑːrinen]; August 20, 1910 – September 1, 1961) was a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer. Saarinen's work …

Dec 2, 2025 · Eero Saarinen, Finnish-born American architect who was a leader in exploration and experiment in American architectural design during the 1950s. His best-known works are …

Paley took an active role in various aspects of the design, specifically selecting Saarinen because he wanted a building that would break from the Miesian mold of the International Style, and …

Jan 23, 2024 · Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer, is known for mid-20th-century buildings and furniture designs. Born in Finland in 1910, Saarinen …

As his designs show, Eero Saarinen was a man of vision. He died of a brain tumor in 1961 at the age of 51, and is buried in Michigan. Though his life was tragically cut short, his vision lives on …

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Saarinen's most notable works include the St. Louis Gateway Arch, the TWA Flight Center in New York City, and the General Motors Technical Center in Michigan. His designs were praised for …

In addition to his achievements in furniture, Eero Saarinen was a leader of the second-generation modernists. Constantly pushing material and aesthetic boundaries, Saarinen expanded the …

Saarinen tested more than a dozen prototypes to perfect its proportions. It remains one of Knoll’s most successful and recognizable pieces—often found in both residential and commercial …

Eero Saarinen’s life and work exemplify a relentless pursuit of innovation and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of architectural design. His legacy continues to inspire and challenge …