Adrian Smith (architect)
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Adrian Smith is one of the most recognized architects in the world[1]. His work includes several major skyscrapers, including what will likely be the tallest building in the world after its completion, the Burj Dubai.
The following is a list of skyscrapers he has helped design[2]:
- Burj Dubai, Dubai, UAE
- United Gulf Bank Building, Manamah, Bahrain
- Rowes Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts
- 10 Fleet Place, London, UK
- AT&T Corporate Center, Chicago, Illinois
- Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai, China
- Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago, Illinois
- Pearl River Tower, Guangzhou, China
- NBC Tower, Chicago, Illinois
Smith began his career at the Chicago firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and worked there for many years. In October 2006 he left the firm to start his own independent practice (Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture) with another former SOM architect, Gordon Gill[3]. With the Trump Tower (Chicago) and Burj Dubai still under construction, Smith will continue to consult on those projects with SOM.
[edit] External links
[edit] Monographs
- Smith, Adrian, The Architecture of Adrian Smith, SOM: Toward a Sustainable Future, Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd, ISBN 1-86470-169-2
[edit] References
- ^ Emporis: Interview with Adrian Smith of SOM.
- ^ Smith, Adrian (2007). The Architecture of Adrian Smith, SOM: Toward a Sustainable Future. Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd. ISBN 1-86470-169-2.
- ^ Architect Magazine: Adrian Smith Leaves SOM, Longtime Skidmore partner bucks retirement to start new firm.
