Minoru Yamasaki
Minoru Yamasaki was an Japanese-American Architect born on December 1st, 1912 in Seattle, Washington. Minoru is well known for his WTC/Twin Towers design. In 1964, Minoru Yamasaki revealed his groundbreaking vision: two 110-story skyscrapers towering above New York City, surrounded by a 5-acre plaza and a modern complex of buildings. The Twin Towers weren’t just buildings-they were a symbol of ambition and innovation, set to become the tallest in the world.
The original model is still here and you can see it at The Skyscraper Museum in New York City
