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Eero Saarinen: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born August 20, 1910 • Finland
Died September 1, 1961 (aged 51) • Ann Arbor • Michigan
Notable Family Members father Eliel Saarinen

Photos

Eero Saarinen in a womb chair
Eero Saarinen: North Christian Church
Interior of the TWA terminal at JFK Airport, featuring sweeping curves of reinforced concrete, large windows, and a red sunken seating area, with travelers walking through the space.
Eero Saarinen: David S. Ingalls Rink
Eero Saarinen: Gateway Arch
Eero Saarinen: pedestal (tulip) table and chairs
Figure 12: Ceiling design. (right) Simple, white paster ceiling, Christ Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota, designed by Eliel and Eero Saarinen, 1950.
Miller House
Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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