2024年5月28日 · A picture book biography about the modernist architect I.M. Pei that tells about his life, his unique creative vision, and his work. The story begins with a young Pei's observation of water carved volcanic rocks and his fascination with "simple geometric shapes and clean lines" and "using new materials such as steel, glass, and concrete."

2010年12月10日 · Presents a biography of Chinese-American architect, Ieoh Ming Pei, and describes his childhood in China, immigration to the United States in 1935, education, and architectural design that incorporates Chinese tradition

2024年5月28日 · In this stunning picture book about renowned architect I. M. Pei, award-winning author Julie Leung and captivating illustrator Yifan Wu unite to tell the story of the man who changed architecture forever with his forward-thinking shapes. As a boy in Shanghai, Ioeh Ming Pei was awestruck by the enormous buildings that popped up around him every day.

2011年1月1日 · Each story, illustrated with drawings, architectural plans, and photographs, follows Pei on his journey from his search for design inspiration, through the trials of construction, to the finished project.

From APALA Award–winning author Julie Leung comes the inspirational story of Chinese American architect I. M. Pei and how he revolutionized the world of architecture. As a boy, Ioeh Ming Pei and his grandfather explored the gardens of Suzhou, where rock farmers placed giant boulders in streams for them to take shape over hundreds of years.

2024年9月10日 · Going beyond the usual building-by-building format of most architectural monographs, I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture is organized thematically, exploring Pei’s life and work through six topics that were central to his unique approach to architecture: transcultural identity, urban redevelopment, art and civic form, material and structural ...