A new book provides insights into I. M. Pei, the designer of buildings including Dallas City Hall and the Meyerson Symphony Center.
died at the age of 102 in 2019, he was among the most famous architects on the planet, his works including the pyramidal entry to the Louvre in Paris and the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
The book, edited by curators Shirley Surya and Aric Chen, includes essays by leading architectural historians including Barry Bergdoll, Eric Mumford, and Joan Ockman exploring Pei’s urban design work , his structural and material innovation, his relations with powerful patrons and his civic works. Dallas City Hall is covered in some detail, as well it should be., Architecture Critic.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dallas residents like living in Dallas but question City HallResidents want better police services, infrastructure and value for property tax dollars, fees.
Read more »
College says dust from Dallas storm debris operation caused AC systems to break, classes canceledThe city of Dallas is facing legal troubles over its storm debris operations in North Dallas.
Read more »
Dallas city leaders working on plan for city-owned buildings after recent squatting debacleDallas city leaders say they are working on a plan to make sure no other city-owned properties become home to squatters after what happened just outside Dallas City Hall on South St. Paul Street.
Read more »
Even without new titles, Dallas just completed a postseason run any city would ask forThe Mavericks and Stars are both pointing up. But while we watch the defending champion Rangers struggle, how often does the future pan out as expected?
Read more »
Dallas-area deepfake victims speak at Cruz-led hearing in DallasSenator Ted Cruz hosted a field hearing Wednesday in Dallas to discuss deepfake revenge porn and his new legislation tackling the issue.
Read more »
Dallas police shooting reported in Far North DallasMore than a dozen police vehicles responded before 10 p.m. near the Rock Creek Apartments in the 5800 block of Belt Line Road, near Preston Road. The complex...
Read more »