
Minoru Yamasaki relaxing outside at home, Troy, Michigan, circa 1967
Balthazar Korab Studios, Ltd., photographer
Help us safeguard the iconic reflecting pools of the Pacific Science Center, a testament to Minoru Yamasaki's timeless design principles.
Preserving Yamasaki's Vision

Partner Organizations:



S.P.S. is a local, all-volunteer grassroots, State Non-Profit fostering the preservation of historical heritage, cultural and environmental assets throughout the Shoreline, WA Area.

Historic Seattle

Allied Arts Foundation
Arts Advocacy & Historic Preservation since 1967


Michigan Historic Preservation Network
MHPN supports the sustainability and economic viability of Michigan’s historic places through advocacy, education, and direct action.



Dedicated to providing, preserving and discovering historical information of Redmond, Washington.

Tulsa Foundation for Architecture champions the art of good design and celebrates Oklahoma’s architectural heritage through education, advocacy and archives.

To educate and engage all people to grow and protect urban trees for the benefit of all Seattle communities

Allied Arts of Seattle
Arts, Urban Design and Historic Preservation

Dedicated to protecting historic places and cultural resources significant to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans

Our mission is to increase public awareness and appreciation of Modern movement architecture, landscapes and urban design...
Friends of Yamasaki:
- Design Professionals
Aldredge, Lydia, M.Arch
Allen, David P.
Anderson, Marvin, MA
Bicknell, Lyle
Crane, Paul B., ASLA
Davidson, Eliza
Deguchi, Jay, AIA
Everett, Randy, M.Arch, AIA
Fredericks, Dodi
Guppy, Dana
Gyure, Dale Allen, JD, M.Arch History, PhD
Haroutunian, Robert (Bob) J.
Hildebrand, Grant, M.Arch
James, David N., AIA
Kobayashi, Koichi, PhD
Kolb, Brooks, MLA, ASLA
Luoma, Aaron, MLA, ASLA
Lutz, Mike
Müller, Christian, PhD, MSc, MAS ETH MTEC
Müller, Kurt, Dr.sc.techn. ETH in Chem.
Müller, Markus, MSc, PhD ETH in Mech. Eng.
Murdock, Jeffrey, M.Arch, MS.Arch in History & Theory
Nicol, Susan M.
Park, Mariko, IIDA, Assoc. AIA, CID, LEED AP
Port, Lisa, CPLD, FAPLD
Rowland, Marty, PhD, PE, M.ASCE
Sackeroff, David
Savo, John, AIA
Schinkel, Manius, M.Eng.
Sprague, Tyler S., PE, PhD, LEED AP
Stack, Casey
Staeheli, Peg, PLA, FASLA
Thorpe, Colleen
Wall, David M.
Wilkinson-Marten, Alan
Williams, Bill
Business Partners:

Banyon Tree

Brooks Kolb LLC – Seattle Landscape Architects
Architectural style within the Pacific Northwest ecological framework

Peter Miller Books
Architectural & Design Books and Supplies
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Friends Page Purpose
The 'Friends' page of the Friends of Yamasaki website is dedicated to celebrating and connecting individuals who share a passion for preserving the legacy of Minoru Yamasaki. By joining our community, you will be listed among like-minded supporters who are committed to maintaining the integrity of Yamasaki's iconic designs. To become a friend, we require you to provide your preferred name listing, any credentials you wish to include, and your city or town of residency. This information will help us create a comprehensive directory that reflects the diverse and dedicated community working together to protect Yamasaki's architectural heritage.
We invite you to join us in this important mission. By sharing your details, you will be part of a network that values the preservation of Yamasaki's work and the cultural significance it holds. Your participation is crucial in advocating for the necessary measures to maintain these historic sites for future generations.
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We encourage you to become an active friend of the Friends of Yamasaki community. By submitting your information, you will play a vital role in our efforts to preserve the architectural masterpieces of Minoru Yamasaki. Click the button below to join us in safeguarding these iconic designs and ensuring their legacy endures.