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NYUAD Campus Architect Passes Away at 78
Rafael Viñoly, the architect behind NYU Abu Dhabi’s campus, passed away on March 2, aged 78. NYUAD — among other institutions across the globe — pays tribute.
Mar 6, 2023
Rafael Viñoly, the architect behind NYU Abu Dhabi’s campus, passed away on March 2 at the age of 78.
The news was shared by his son, Román Viñoly, who also wrote an open letter for the website of his late father’s company, Viñoly Architects.
The Uruguayan architect is known for his functional buildings with unorthodox designs. Among them are the Tokyo International Forum, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Carrasco Airport in Montevideo, and the 20 Fenchurch Street building in London, colloquially known as the Walkie-Talkie.
Many have expressed their condolences to the Viñoly family and their co-workers, including the football team Manchester City, whose City Football Academy was designed by the late architect, and Princeton University, whose stadium was also one of his projects.
NYUAD's Vice-Chancellor Mariët Westermann also paid tribute to the architect in an email shared with the larger NYUAD community. She highlighted Viñoly's dedication to educational institutions and his interest in the core values of NYUAD from its developmental stages.
Viñoly’s timeless designs leave a legacy of excellence and originality, which will carry on in the future.
Yana Peeva is Senior Columns Editor. Email her at feedback@thegazelle.org
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