AIA Remembers Architect César Pelli, FAIA

The American Institute of Architects EVP/Chief Executive Officer Robert Ivy, FAIA, issued the following statement following the death of architect César Pelli, FAIA.

“César Pelli was a consummate architect, teacher, and mentor. Rooted both in the creative legacy of Eero Saarinen and the pragmatic leaders of west coast development, César transformed skylines around the world and influenced the modern city as we know it. A master of both the urban scale and the carefully conceived individual detail, he leaves a legacy that stands as tall as the buildings he designed and as rich as the lives of the many architects whose careers were shaped by his generous teaching.”