Minoru Yamasaki net worth and salary: Minoru Yamasaki is a Architect who has a net worth of $20 Million. Minoru Yamasaki was born in in December 1, 1912. Associated with New Formalism and best known for designing the Twin Towers of New York's original World Trade Center and the Pruitt-Igoe housing project. He was one of the original members of the Pennsylvania Avenue Commission, but hated the design-by-committee approach and resigned.
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Popular As	Minoru Yamasaki
Occupation	Architect
Age	108 years old
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Born	December 1, 1912 (Washington)
Birthday	December 1
Town/City	Washington
Nationality	Washington

🌙 Zodiac

Minoru Yamasaki’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Minoru Yamasaki was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

About

Associated with New Formalism and best known for designing the Twin Towers of New York's original World Trade Center and the Pruitt-Igoe housing project. He was one of the original members of the Pennsylvania Avenue Commission, but hated the design-by-committee approach and resigned.

Before Fame

He graduated from the University of Washington architectural program in 1934, where he was influenced by the famed Lionel Pries. He then earned an advanced degree in architecture from New York University after relocating to New York City. He was hired by Shreve, Lamb and Harmon, the architectural firm that designed the Empire State Building.

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He designed the 33 buildings that comprised the Pruitt-Igoe housing project in St. Louis; Pruitt-Igoe quickly became infamous for its problems with crime and segregation and was torn down in the 1970s, having become an icon of the failure of public policy and urban renewal projects.

Family Life

He grew up in Auburn, Washington, as the son of John Tsunejiro Yamasaki and Hana Yamasaki, first-generation Japanese immigrants. He married his first wife twice, once in 1941 and again in 1969. He married two other wives in between. He suffered from stomach cancer before passing away in 1986.