<p>I.M. Pei, the famous architect of great buildings all over the world, will turn 100 on April 26.</p>
I.M. Pei, the famous architect of great buildings all over the world, will turn 100 on April 26.
At a much younger age, he and his wife were guests a few times at the Colonial Inn, a hotel built by my grandparents in 1911. I remember my parents, Katherine and Tommy Chirgwin, enjoyed many conversations with them, an interesting and delightful couple.
They later brought their children to the Vineyard, who still have fond memories. The Peis’ daughter and her family spent five summers at the Chirgwin/Fligor Apartments beginning in 2002. She and her son visited with us last summer and fell in love with the Vineyard all over again.
The Javits Center, designed by I.M. Pei, is a trade show building in New York city where I and many of The Fligors’ staff walked many a mile over many years.
Happy 100th birthday, Mr. Pei, and best wishes.
Carol and Dick Fligor live in Edgartown.
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Is I.M. Pei still alive?
Kristin Zern West TisburyIs I.M. Pei still alive?
Thank you for recognizing my
Diane Boswell Winter Park, FloridaThank you for recognizing my favorite architect..,His pyramid design at the Louvre juxtaposed to the surrounding museum is a beautiful composition and the details are equally beautiful . The story of the process to make it happen is one to behold...my best wishes from someone that was inspired by his work.
First Acquainted with I.M.
Paul S. WellesleyFirst Acquainted with I.M. Pei's work at the Mellon Center at Choate / Rosemary Hall School.....
I understand it was renovated recently (2015) with a grant from William T. and Frances A. Little.
Renamed in their behalf for their lifetime of contributions to the school.....
According to wikapeadia he is
Wiiliam EdgAccording to wikapeadia he is still alive at 100.
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