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246: 288:, Gin Wong had "a long history with the development of Los Angeles’s built environment. He was pivotal in the design of the original Los Angeles International Airport, developing a satellite system that moved arrivals, departures and baggage terminals efficiently – a system now considered the blueprint for airport design. His work is known for blending technological innovations with practical design." 151: 193:
After graduating, he joined the firm of Pereira & Luckman, and then later joined William L. Pereira Associates when the firm split in 1958. At William L. Pereira he would go on to become a designer, then director of design, and eventually president. According to the
634: 221:, as an influential Chinese American architect of Los Angeles. Their exhibition Breaking Ground: Chinese American Architects in Los Angeles (1945-1980) at the 629: 368:
Berges, Marshall (October 27, 1974). "Louise & Gin Wong: An Architect Who is altering the City Skyline, His Lifestyle In Influenced By Two Cultures".
624: 609: 604: 214: 198:, "as a member of the Pereira firm Wong said he had major roles in the design of many West Coast buildings, including Occidental Center, 491: 599: 535: 619: 328: 187: 139: 91: 433: 304: 138:. During his career, he was the chief of the Architectural Guild for the School of Architecture and Fine Arts at 614: 46: 558: 458: 262: 142:, the founder and chairman of Gin Wong Associates, and the president of William L. Pereira Associates. 523:...his 1960 design of a Union 76 gas station in Beverly Hills is one of his most beloved and enduring. 167: 222: 135: 269:; the Columbia Broadcasting System Television City; the Crean Tower and Mary Hood Chapel on the 387: 210:. In 1974, Wong left William L. Pereira Associates to start his own firm, Gin Wong Associates. 199: 134:(September 17, 1922 – September 1, 2017) was a Chinese-born American architect based in 372:. No. October 27, 1974. ProQuest Historical Newspapers. Los Angeles Times. p. M34. 594: 589: 266: 207: 8: 254: 183: 258: 203: 466: 270: 171: 234: 163: 159: 421:. ProQuest Historical Newspapers. Los Angeles Times. March 17, 1974. p. J5. 249:
The 76 gas station in Beverly Hills is among Wong's "most beloved and enduring".
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navigator in the Pacific. Upon returning to the United States, he attended
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Producer's Council Design Award, University of Southern California, 1950
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Architectural Design Leadership Award, Asian Business Association, 1999
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Wong was known as the designer of numerous buildings and centers in
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In the years before his death, Wong was recognized by the
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Gin Wong designed the Los Angeles Airport's theme building
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He pursued coursework in engineering at 528: 277:; Hyatt Regency International Airport in 240: 625:University of Southern California alumni 513:Sandomir, Richard (September 17, 2017). 512: 363: 361: 273:campus; the Jack Colker's 76 Station in 244: 225:showcased Wong's work alongside that of 149: 506: 610:Chinese emigrants to the United States 605:American architects of Chinese descent 582: 381: 379: 367: 490:Chong, Ophelia (September 29, 2011). 489: 417:"Wong Leaves Periera to Start Firm". 385: 358: 432:Martino, Alison (16 February 2015). 425: 483: 376: 13: 206:in San Francisco," as well as the 14: 646: 188:University of Southern California 170:in 1942. Wong then served in the 140:University of Southern California 92:University of Southern California 600:20th-century American architects 305:American Institute of Architects 265:(ARCO) Headquarters Building in 550: 451: 347: 321: 1: 314: 7: 620:Architects from Los Angeles 538:. ArchDaily. 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Guangzhou
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Architecture
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Los Angeles, California
University of Southern California

Guangzhou, China
Great Depression
Los Angeles City College
US Army Air Corps
World War II
B-29
Millikin University
University of Southern California
Crocker Bank
St. Francis Hotel
Transamerica Pyramid
Pacific Standard Time
Getty Center
Chinese American Museum
Eugene K. Choy
Helen Liu Fong
Gilbert L. Leong

Southern California

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