Description: (Architect)
Pietro Belluschi, a notable Italian-American architect, made significant contributions to modern architecture. He designed over 1,000 buildings and gained national recognition for projects such as the Equitable Building in 1947 and the Pan Am Building in 1963. Belluschi served as the dean of the MIT School of Architecture and Planning from 1951 to 1965 and was a highly sought-after design consultant for prestigious commissions. His accomplishments were honored with the American Institute of Architects' Gold Medal in 1972.