Gyo Obata Passes at 99; Left a Huge Mark on St. Louis

framer · PostMar 10, 2022#12022-03-10T13:28+00:00

Gyo Obata, architectural legend, has passed away at 99 years. He left a bigger physical mark on St. Louis than probably anyone.

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/met ... m4vO-7KQc8

SeattleNative · PostMar 10, 2022#22022-03-10T14:26+00:00

framer wrote:Gyo Obata, architectural legend, has passed away at 99 years. He left a bigger physical mark on St. Louis than probably anyone.

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/met ... m4vO-7KQc8

Bigger than Harland Bartholomew? Not that he left a positive mark, but not sure anyone had as much impact on the built environment as he did.

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PostMar 10, 2022#32022-03-10T14:59+00:00

Seriously, though. What a legacy to leave behind. St. Louis is certainly better off thanks to him.

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symphonicpoet · PostMar 10, 2022#42022-03-10T23:08+00:00

I've long had something of a hero crush on Obata. His buildings are absolutely stunning. He will be sorely missed, but he absolutely made this place richer and his legacy will live on. RIP Mr. Obata.

framer · PostMar 11, 2022#52022-03-11T13:34+00:00

Nice write-up in The Architect's Newspaper, featuring a few of the highlights from his career:

https://www.archpaper.com/2022/03/hok-c ... French+Alp

symphonicpoet · PostMar 11, 2022#62022-03-11T22:43+00:00

^That might be the best picture of the Priory's exterior I've seen. Lovely article. Thank you.

framer · PostMay 06, 2022#72022-05-06T12:35+00:00

Gyo Obata’s restaurant pavilion on the National Mall to be demolished to make way for $130 million Bezos Learning Center:

https://www.archpaper.com/2022/04/gyo-o ... ing-center