Just now, China's generation of superstars fell, and the world-renowned architect I.M. Pei died at the age of 102. ? I.M. Pei was born on April 26th in 19 17 (6th year of the Republic of China) in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, after the famous Bayes family in Suzhou for hundreds of years. The Bayesian family was one of the four richest people in Suzhou during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It's a China family with15th generation wealth, and it has a position in many fields such as finance, medicine and banking. I.M. Pei's father, Bei Zuyi, is the governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of China and one of the founders of the Bank of China. Mother Zhuang, 13 years old, died of cancer after drinking for the Qing court in imperial academy. I.M. Pei's stepmother, Jiang, is a celebrity in the south of the Yangtze River, the daughter of Jiang, the diplomatic envoy of the Republic of China, and the favorite of Zhang Xueliang's life. ? I.M. Pei's works are all over the world, such as: the East Pavilion of the National Art Museum in Washington, USA, the expansion project of the Louvre in Paris, France, the Bank of China Building in Hong Kong, the Republic of China Pavilion at the World Expo in Japan, etc ...... But he always said "I am from Suzhou". Mr. I.M. Pei, born in N generation, devoted his legendary life to architectural art, and at the same time let the world witness how deep China people's artistic attainments can be! ? According to the data, I.M. Pei attended the Shanghai Youth Annual Meeting Middle School in junior high school and graduated from the middle school affiliated to St. John's University in senior high school. At the request of his grandfather Lee Tae, I.M. Pei returned to Suzhou every summer vacation and lived in the lion forest of his ancestral home. I.M. Pei spent her childhood in the lion forest in Suzhou gardens. ? The life experience of Suzhou gardens has influenced the design concepts of I.M. Pei in the future, namely "the existence of man and nature" and "the true meaning of home-cohesion and history". He said: "When I was a child in Suzhou, people treated each other with sincerity and mutual respect, and the relationship between people was the first in daily life. I think this is the meaning of life. " ? Then in the 24th year of the Republic of China (1935), I.M. Pei, 18 years old, lost to the United States, studied architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, then transferred to MIT, 1940 got a bachelor's degree in architecture at MIT, and 1946 got a master's degree in architecture at Harvard University. The excellent family background and excellent communication skills of a generation of architects make him comfortable in the upper class of the United States. I.M. Pei has the gift of persuading others and is good at selling herself. He was suggested to be a lawyer. As we all know, eloquence is an essential skill for architects, and it is also a key factor to achieve an excellent architectural work. Rich life experiences have made Pei Ming and those great architectural works. However, I.M. Pei, who was educated in the West for many years and eventually became a master architect, still believes: "I spent my most absorbed childhood in China, so I have a China, which is deeply stuck in my heart and hard to change anyway. I am still from China. Many people say Suzhou is the birthplace of I.M. Pei's design spirit. ? I.M. Pei's works are mainly public buildings and cultural and educational buildings, belonging to modernist buildings, which make good use of steel, concrete, glass and stone. Representative works include the East Wing of the National Art Gallery in Washington, USA, the expansion project of the Louvre in Paris, France, the Bank of China Building in Hong Kong, the Republic of China Pavilion at the 1970 World Expo in Japan, and the Lv Siyi Church of Donghai University (designed and implemented jointly with Chen Qikuan). His recent works include the Doha Art Museum in Qatar and the Chinese Embassy in the United States. 1983, I.M. Pei won the Pulitzer Prize and was praised as "the last master of modernist architecture". The landmark event in his career changed from obscurity to a generation of architects. I.M. Pei went through two crucial turning points in his life: 1, and the Kennedy Library gave him a firm foothold in the mainstream American architecture circle. After the assassination of American President Kennedy, people decided to build a permanent building to commemorate him. At that time, I.M. Pei was the least famous person who participated in the discussion of architectural design. But Jacqueline Kennedy, Kennedy's wife, has a good impression on I.M. Pei among these world-class architects. She thinks that there is a tacit understanding between her and I.M. Pei, and she hopes that the other side will participate in the design, which I never expected. ? After fifteen years of long site selection, design and construction, the Kennedy Library designed by I.M. Pei was finally completed. The library is built by the sea, and the black and white tones are particularly eye-catching between heaven and earth. ? Soon after, the Kennedy Library was completed, which caused a sensation in American architecture. Jacqueline commented that I.M. Pei's beauty is unparalleled. This lucky winning bid changed the status quo of I.M. Pei's obscurity, making him a popular figure in the United States and receiving more design invitations one after another. 2. Undertaking the renovation project of the Louvre, which made I.M. Pei win the world reputation. 1983, President Mitterrand appointed Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei to take charge of the renovation project of the Louvre. The Louvre, which was in disrepair at that time, was in disrepair. However, I.M. Pei's Chinese-American status is unacceptable to the French, who believe that this great project should be completed by the French themselves. When Mitterrand invited I.M. Pei to participate in the design, I.M. Pei politely replied, "I am too old to compete for a project. Either you give me the project directly, or let others compete. We choose to give up. "In the end, Mitterrand directly handed this project to I.M. Pei, which once again demonstrated the negotiation skills of the builders. This is the only big project in France that is awarded directly to architects without competition. ? I.M. Pei's past works and China's cultural background convince the French that it is difficult for this architect to bring a building that matches the Louvre culture. When I.M. Pei proposed to build a glass pyramid in the Napoleon's courtyard of the Louvre with modern building materials as a symbol of the official entrance of the Louvre, it caused an uproar. I.M. Pei recalled: "During the period from 1984 to 1985 after we publicly displayed the pyramid design, the debate has reached a white-hot level, and I also received a lot of dirty looks on the streets of Paris. Under the strong opposition of the French people, I.M. Pei has been greatly tested in this project. He said that the real value of architectural works can only be judged by time, and I think time is very important for my creation. 1989, the glass pyramid of the Louvre was completed. Time has once again proved his idea that the pyramid, which was strongly opposed by the French, has now become the pride of every French. I.M. Pei said: "The Louvre is about architecture, but it is also a manifestation of civilization. I can always learn a lot from the construction of museums. They constantly remind me that art, history and architecture are indeed inseparable. " ? During the 70-year architectural design career of I.M. Pei, his works caused controversy all over the world at the beginning of design and even for a period of time after the completion of the building. Later, time proved their classicality and embodied I.M. Pei's forward-looking design vision. 1983, I was awarded the highest prize in the field of architecture-Pritzker Prize. ? Looking back on I.M. Pei's masterpiece: the glass pyramid of the Louvre in France? Beijing Xiangshan Hotel. Bank of China Building, Central, Hong Kong? Qatar Duha Art Museum? East Pavilion of National Gallery of America. Photo: Bill O'Leary/Washington Post/Getty Photo Agency? American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Photography: Jeffrey Greenberg /UIG/. GETTY IMAGES？ Kennedy Library, USA. Photography: Barry Chin/ Boston Globe /Getty Images "My roots are in Suzhou, China" I.M. Pei has left various landmark buildings all over the world in his 70-year architectural career. But his architectural dream, after all, sprouted in China. Previously, I.M. Pei also left many classic buildings in the motherland. Among them, the most brilliant thing is the biggest challenge in his later years-the new Suzhou Museum. At the opening ceremony of Suzhou Museum, I.M. Pei once said, "Fellow citizens of Suzhou, I am from Suzhou, and my roots are in Suzhou, China." ? I.M. Pei believes that the gray of white walls and gray tiles is the true color of Suzhou, and the gray tone of Suzhou city has also been continued in the design of museums. I.M. Pei modeled the paintings of the Song Dynasty, and designed the north wall outside the Suzhou Museum as a stone scene with walls as paper and stones as paintings. The winding promenade, rockery, waterside pavilion and buildings in Suzhou courtyard complement each other with the surrounding natural environment. The aesthetics of light and shadow in these childhood impressions are fully reflected in his perfect interpretation of his hometown museum. Although I.M. Pei lived in Suzhou for only three months, he decided that he was from Suzhou. He said, "I always knew where I came from. Designing Suzhou Museum gives me a chance to know my hometown. " . ? On May 20 19 17, this outstanding China architect passed away. It took him a century to spread his buildings on four continents and 10 countries. He once said, "The more national it is, the more cosmopolitan it is." ? In an interview, I.M. Pei also declared: If there is an afterlife, I hope I am a gardener. Beibei believes that even if he becomes a gardener, the same wonderful legend will still be staged on this old man, because his love for art is sincere and borderless. Bon voyage, old man! The building behind you is immortal, and your artistic style will last forever. Reference: *-I.M. Pei Author: Editor: Ma Jiahui: North America Report WeChat ID: canadnews