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Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future

Explore the life and work of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen.

12/27/2016 | Expired 12/27/2020 | Rating NR

Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future

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American Masters

Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future

12/27/2016 | 53m 55sVideo has Closed Captions

Explore the life and work of Finnish-American modernist architectural giant Eero Saarinen.

Best known for designing National Historic Landmarks such as St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch and the General Motors Technical Center, Saarinen also designed New York’s TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Yale University’s Ingalls Rink and Morse and Ezra Stiles Colleges, Virginia’s Dulles Airport, and modernist pedestal furniture like the Tulip chair.

12/27/2016 | Expired 12/27/2020 | Rating NR

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American Masters

Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future

12/27/2016 | 53m 55sVideo has Closed Captions

Best known for designing National Historic Landmarks such as St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch and the General Motors Technical Center, Saarinen also designed New York’s TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Yale University’s Ingalls Rink and Morse and Ezra Stiles Colleges, Virginia’s Dulles Airport, and modernist pedestal furniture like the Tulip chair.

12/27/2016 | Expired 12/27/2020 | Rating NR

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