Frank Lloyd Wright is a remarkable architect who designed a lot of unique buildings throughout the country. Some of those being right here in Michigan. The following links lead to: 1. Frank Lloyd Wright Biography, 2. Two Frank Lloyd Wright Building Sites in Michigan

Biography
Building Sites

Albert Kahn is an architectural icon in the many markets he designs for. Kahn designs "spaces" all over the world, with a majority right here in Michigan. The following links lead to: 1. The Biography of Albert Kahn, 2. Albert Kahn’s Web site

Biography
Albert Kahn Web site

Eliel Saarinen what some might describe as a jack of all trades, not only an architect, but also a craftsman of intriguing furniture and beautiful carpets. Saarinen is probably most known in the state for his wonderful architectural designs that are located on the Cranbrook Campus in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The following links lead to: 1. Eliel Saarinen’s Web site, 2. Eliel Saarinen Architectural Building Sites

Eliel Saarinen Web site
Building Site
Building Site

Minoru Yamasaki is probably known best for is design of the late World Trade Center in New York, New York. Despite this world-renowned architectural pillar, Yamasaki has designed many buildings right here in Michigan such as the American Concrete Institute in Detroit and Temple Beth in Bloomfield Township. The following link leads to: 1. Minoru Yamasaki’s Biography, 2. Pictures of Temple Beth build site

Biography
Temple Beth Building Site

Updated 12/6/2006

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