Cesar Pelli
Cesar Pelli
César Pelli, founder of Pelli Clarke Pelli, is an Argentine American architect known for designing some of the world's tallest buildings and other major urban landmarks. In 1991, the American Institute of Architectslisted Pelli among the ten most influential living American architects. His many awards include the 1995 AIA Gold Medal which recognizes a body of work of lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture. Perhaps his most famous work are the Petronas Twin Towers, which were for...
NationalityArgentinian
ProfessionArchitect
Date of Birth12 October 1926
I would have loved to be the designer of the Capitol of the United States. I would love to do some important major public building.
I've always loved three-sided patios. Courtyard plans are very common, but it's rare that it has one side open.
We are very proud of our design for the Transbay Transit Center. This will be a beautiful, functional and sustainable building for San Francisco.
Architecture adds dimensions to my life that would be impossible to acquire if I retired. The beautiful thing about architecture is that every project is brand new. I am forced to renew myself with every project. Isn't that wonderful?