Cesar Pelli

Cesar Pelli was an acclaimed Argentine-American architect known for designing some of the world's tallest and most iconic skyscrapers. He established his own firm, Cesar Pelli & Associates (now Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects), in the United States. His work is celebrated for its sleek, modernist aesthetic and innovative use of glass facades.

Yes, Cesar Pelli designed the Petronas Twin Towers located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Completed in 1998, the towers were designed to reflect Islamic geometric patterns using a modern steel and glass facade. They held the official title of the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 until 2004.

Besides the Petronas Towers, Cesar Pelli designed numerous major global landmarks. In the United States, he designed the World Financial Center in New York and the Salesforce Tower in San Francisco. His portfolio also includes the Torre de Cristal in Madrid and the Canary Wharf tower in London.

Cesar Pelli was born in Argentina but moved to the United States in the 1950s to further his architectural career. He eventually settled in New Haven, Connecticut, where he also served as the Dean of the Yale School of Architecture. He lived and worked in the U.S. until his death in 2019.