a+u Architecture and Urbanism August 2008 Special Issue I. M. Pei — Words for the Future
Content
I. M. Pei, one of the giants of 20th-century architecture, was born in the early years of the century and continues to practice today. In this issue, he talks with Fumihiko Maki about memorable personages and projects from a career that has spanned more than half a century, including descriptions of his encounters with Walter Gropius and Alvar Aalto which convey the admirable qualities of these eminent architects as teachers and friends.
Evident throughout is Pei’s warmly human approach to architecture, which transcends the framework of academic or professional relationships and values, above all, the satisfaction of working with valued associates toward common goals.
![Part 1: <i>Early Encounters with the Masters</i> a+u Architecture and Urbanism August 2008 Special Issue](https://au-magazine.com/img/2019/07/IMPei_060061-1024x726.jpg)
![Pei Discussing the National Gallery of Art with Fumihiko Maki a+u Architecture and Urbanism August 2008 Special Issue](https://au-magazine.com/img/2019/07/IMPei_088089-1024x726.jpg)
![The Louvre Pyramid a+u Architecture and Urbanism August 2008 Special Issue](https://au-magazine.com/img/2019/07/IMPei_094095-1024x726.jpg)
![Kips Bay Upon Completion a+u Architecture and Urbanism August 2008 Special Issue](https://au-magazine.com/img/2019/07/IMPei_080081-1024x726.jpg)
![Pei on the Suzhou Museum a+u Architecture and Urbanism August 2008 Special Issue](https://au-magazine.com/img/2019/07/IMPei_108109-1024x726.jpg)
The a+u August 2008 Special Issue I.M. Pei includes:
Part I: Early Encounters with the Masters
Part II: Working with the Client – Developers, Institutions, Government
Part III: Art and Architecture
Post-Interview Thoughts
Fumihiko Maki
Biography
Chronological List of Works by I.M. Pei (1950–2008)