Eero Saarinen

The exemplary career of Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen demonstrates how talent can indeed run in the family. An individual who looked to the future, and often sky, with his bold visionary designs where both loved and loathed. On what would have been his birthday, we remember two iconic designs from this mid-20th-century master.

the TWA hotel has opened inside eero saarinen’s iconic building, which contains the famous bright red lounge and split flap departures board.

The 20th-Century Architecture of Eero Saarinen - The Atlantic

Photo by Ezra Stoller: TWA Terminal, designed by Eero Saarinen, at New York’s Idlewild Airport, 1960.

The New York studio draws on the work of two 20th century greats when developing its contemporary designs

by aga parker

Lot 500: Eero Saarinen. Tulip chair, model 151. 1956, molded and lacquered fiberglass, enameled aluminum, upholstery. 32 h × 20 w × 22 d in. result: $188. estimate: $200–300.

construction work has started at new york's JFK airport, where eero saarinen's flight center is being converted into the 505-room TWA hotel.

Nasjonalmuseet, designsamlingene - Photographer Bjørgli, Annar