From constructing outstanding structures that stand the test of time to designing spaces we work and play in, there’s no denying these world-renowned architects have left their mark on today’s ever-changing urban landscape with their phenomenal creations.
If there is anyone who has been the architect of his own fortune, it would be this Canadian-American visionary.
At 100 years old, Ieoh Ming Pei is revered as one of the last surviving modernists.
During his six decades of architectural work, the Chinese-American has handled a wide range of commercial, government and cultural projects, including internationally acclaimed museums that have earned him legions of fans across the globe. His masterpieces include the Musee d’Art Moderne in Luxembourg, Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, as well as the resplendent Louvre Pyramid (left) in Paris that was recently awarded the prestigious Twenty-Five Year Award by the American Institute of Architects.
It was in 1978 that Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron established Herzog & de Meuron in Basel, Switzerland. Today, the architectural firm houses an international team of six partners, 40 associates and 380 collaborators that work on projects across Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Many of the high-profile projects present a harmonious combination of mesmerising organic shapes, such as the Tate Modern in London, the Beijing National Stadium and the Elbphilharmonie (right) in Hamburg.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that the firm will be revamping the Chelsea Football Club stadium, a £500 million (S$895 million) project that is expected to be completed some time in 2021.
