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Eero Saarinen (August 20, 1910 - September 1, 1961) was a Finnish-American architect of the twentieth century famous for his simple sweeping and arching shapes. He is often associated with the International style. He is the son of architect Eliel Saarinen and studied with his father at Cranbrook Academy of Art.
His works include:
- Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri
- Kresge Auditorium at MIT
- Bell Labs in Holmdel, New Jersey
- CBS Building (Black Rock) New York
- Vivian Beaumont Theatre in Lincoln Center, New York
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- TWA Terminal at JFK International Airport
- General Motors Technical Center
- US Embassies in Oslo and London
- North Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana
