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:
- Preservation Advocate
Aldredge, Lydia, M.Arch
Allied Arts of Seattle
APIAHiP
Backstrom, Jim, MBA
Bauer, Esther, PhD
Becker, Detlef
Carlson, Diane
Chaney, John
Docomomo US/MN
Docomomo US New York/Tri-State
Docomomo US/WEWA
Elenga, Maureen R., MA
Gyure, Dale Allen, JD, M.Arch History, PhD
Hellmuth, Peter
Herschensohn, Michael, PhD
Historic Seattle
Houser, Michael, MS
Johnson, Gerald Lee
Johnson, Jan
Kane, Karen, MA, PhC
Kidder, Paul, MA, PhD
Kolb, Brooks, MLA, ASLA
Kunz, Donald Andrew, BA
Luoma, Aaron, MLA, ASLA
Maletz, Hans-Christoph
Michigan Historic Preservation Network
Moynihan, George P.
Murdock, Jeffrey, M.Arch, MS.Arch in History & Theory
Olson, Leanne
Ott, Jennifer, MA
Park, Mariko, IIDA, Assoc. AIA, CID, LEED AP
Pham, Huy, MSHP, MA Comm Studies
Preserve Minneapolis
Queen Anne Historical Society
Redmond Historical Society
Rowland, Marty, PhD, PE, M.ASCE
Seattle Allied Arts Foundation
Seidl, Bryce, MBA
Shoreline Preservation Society
Sprague, Tyler S., PE, PhD, LEED AP
Taylor, Holly, MS, PhC
Tonai, Rosalyn, MPA
Tulsa Foundation for Architecture
Washington Trust For Historic Preservation
Wasserman, Harriet
Way, Janet, BA
Wilkinson-Marten, Alan
Woo, Eugenia, MUP
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.