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Renowned Architect Antoine Predock Passes Away at 87

Predock, celebrated for his innovative designs and connection to the American Southwest, leaves a lasting legacy in architecture.

  • Antoine Predock, an architect known for his work that resonated with the landscapes of the American Southwest, has died at the age of 87.
  • Predock's notable projects include the La Luz housing complex in Albuquerque and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg.
  • His designs were characterized by a deep connection to place, using local materials and forms to integrate buildings with their environments.
  • Predock was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the AIA Gold Medal in 2006 and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
  • He was also an avid motorcyclist, skier, and diver, drawing inspiration from his adventures for his architectural work.
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