3. Born in 1917 AD in China
Known for glass-concrete wonders
Winner of Royal Gold Medal, Pritzker Prize
Bachelors from MIT, Masters from Harvard
Chinese-American Architect
4. Travelled to USA
19341946
MA From Harvard
Citizen of USA
1954
1979
AIA Gold Medal
Architect firm award
1968
1983
Pritzker Prize
5. Inspired by Le Corbusier’s designs and new international style
Influenced by works of Frank Lloyd Wright
Developed personal modernist signature with cubist themes
Combined traditional architectural elements with simple geometric patterns
Used Glass and Concrete in harmony to create distinct landmarks