Kevin Roche

Kevin Roche (b. June 14, 1922 in Dublin, Ireland) is a late-twentieth-century architect famous for his creative work with glass. He studied under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and later worked for Eero Saarinen. He formed a partnership with civil engineer John Dinkeloo and completed some of Saarinen's projects. He was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1982.

Important works include:

• National Aquarium, Baltimore, Maryland
• Quincy Market modern, Boston, Massachusetts

Links:

• http://www.irish-architecture.com/kevin_roche/

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