Preserving Yamasaki's Vision
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Join us in our mission to protect and honor the architectural legacy of Minoru Yamasaki by preserving the iconic reflecting pools at the Pacific Science Center.
Preservation Insights
Pacific Science Center Listed in 2024 TCLF Landslide Report
Recognizing the currently threatened status of Yamasaki's Pacific Science Center courtyard and pools, The Cultural Landscape Foundation Homepage | TCLF is listing the Pacific Science Center as part of their 2024 Landslide updates. Following is the complete text of...
Fifteen Glorious Years Under the Arches, by George Moynihan
On May 3, 1995, George P. Moynihan, Exec Director of the Pacific Science Center from 1980 - 2003, published an article in the Seattle Times titled "Fifteen Glorious Years Under the Arches." Under Moynihan's tenure the institution successfully stimulated children's...
Serenity, Surprise, and Delight
Minoru Yamasaki, a name synonymous with architectural innovation, has left an indelible mark on the world. His legacy, beautifully captured in the KUOW article “Serenity, Surprise, and Delight: The Legacy of Architect Minoru Yamasaki,” offers a profound look into the...
Pioneering Japanese-American Architect
Minoru Yamasaki was a pioneering Japanese-American architect, best known for his design of the original World Trade Center in New York City and the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Here are some key highlights of his life and career: Early Life and Education Born:...