2023-12-16 09:03:18

Published by PEI Architects on December 15obituaryDidi Pei, the founding partner of Pei Architects, died suddenly on Wednesday (13th) at the age of 77.

Pei Jianzhong is the second son of the architect I.M. Pei. According to Pei Architects, Pei Jianzhong is an outstanding leader in the architectural field and an outstanding representative who advocates the improvement of U.S.-China relations. He holds senior positions in a number of organizations, including co-chairman of PepsiCo Architects, former chairman of the Chinese American Association, and director of the Committee of 100.

Pei Architects stated that it was saddened by the passing of Pei Jianzhong. Pei Jianzhong has always practiced Pei Architects’ philosophy of “respecting the past, responding to the present, and creating immortal buildings.” “We have lost an outstanding figure in the architectural world. We are deeply saddened by his representative, and we will be comforted and inspired by the masterpieces he left behind. We will proudly continue to carry forward his legacy and move forward steadily under the leadership of his brother and partner, Mr. Pei Li-chung. “

Pei Jianzhong is best known for his work with his father I.M. Pei and his brother Pei Lizhong to create a number of internationally renowned classic architectural designs, including the Louvre Glass Pyramid in France, the Suzhou Museum, the Beijing Fragrant Hill Hotel, and the Bank of China. Head Office Building (Beijing), Nanjing Six Dynasties Museum, Bank of China Building in Hong Kong, Chinese Embassy in the United States, etc.

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