“I think that the World Trade Center should be a living memorial.”

— Minoru Yamasaki

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About Minoru Yamasaki

Architect • American

Minoru Yamasaki was a prominent American architect, best known for designing the original World Trade Center towers in New York City. Born to Japanese immigrants in Seattle, Washington, he developed a distinctive style...

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