“An architect is a person who builds. A poet is a person who builds. A city is a thing that is built.”

— Renzo Piano

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About Renzo Piano

Architect • Italian

Renzo Piano is a world-renowned Italian architect and engineer celebrated for his high-tech and innovative designs. He gained international fame with his work on the Centre Pompidou in Paris and was awarded the Pritzker...

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