Henry N. Cobb

Architect, co-founder of Pei Cobb Freed

Henry N. Cobb - Architect, co-founder of Pei Cobb Freed
Born

April 8th, 1926
98 years ago

Died

2020
5 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American architect and academic, co-founded Pei Cobb Freed & Partners in 1955. Contributions to modern architecture included various prominent buildings. Known for designing the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, which features a distinctive triangular shape. Also played a significant role in the design of the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, providing a modernist approach to civic architecture.

Designed the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong

Co-founded Pei Cobb Freed & Partners

Contributed to the design of the John F. Kennedy Library

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