Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Eero Saarinen: A prominent 20th-century architect of Finnish-American origin, known for his innovative and sculptural modernist designs in a variety of styles.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport is a famous work by Eero Saarinen.
  • Eero Saarinen's design for the Gateway Arch in St. Louis has become an iconic American symbol.
  • The Miller House in Columbus, Indiana, showcases Eero Saarinen's skill in furniture and interior design.

Advanced Usage

• "Saarinen's style": Refers to the distinctive architectural approach of Eero Saarinen, often characterized by expressive, sweeping curves and futuristic forms.

  • The building's fluid concrete shell is a hallmark of Saarinen's style.

• "A Saarinen": Used informally to refer to a building or piece of furniture designed by him.

  • That tulip table is a classic Saarinen.

Variants and Related Words

• Saarinen, Eero: The full name, often used in formal or academic contexts.
• Saarinen-esque (adj): Having qualities reminiscent of Eero Saarinen's architectural style.
  • The new pavilion has a distinctly Saarinen-esque roof.

Synonyms

• Architect: A general term for a person who designs buildings.
• Modernist architect: A more specific term describing architects working in the modernist tradition, of which Saarinen was a part.

Related Phrases

• "The Saarinen legacy": Refers to the enduring influence and body of work left by Eero Saarinen.
  • The documentary explores the Saarinen legacy in American architecture.

Noun

1. United States architect (born in Finland) (1910-1961)