Henry N. Cobb, FAIA, Founding Partner of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects, has passed away at 93, in his home in Manhattan, as confirmed by Ian Bader, a partner at their architecture firm, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners.
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Henry Cobb of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Dies at 93
https://www.archdaily.com/935004/henry-cobb-of-pei-cobb-freed-and-partners-dies-at-93Christele Harrouk
The Unexpected Stories Behind 10 Skyscrapers That Were Actually Built
As long as there have been buildings mankind has sought to construct its way to the heavens. From stone pyramids to steel skyscrapers, successive generations of designers have devised ever more innovative ways to push the vertical boundaries of architecture. Whether stone or steel, however, each attempt to reach unprecedented heights has represented a vast undertaking in terms of both materials and labor – and the more complex the project, the greater the chance for things to go awry.
https://www.archdaily.com/801233/unexpected-stories-behind-ten-built-skyscrapersLuke Fiederer