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Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future - Trailer

Preview: Season 30 Episode 9 | 2m 22s

Explore the life of Eero Saarinen (1910-1961), whose visionary buildings include National Historic Landmarks such as St. Louis’ iconic Gateway Arch and the General Motors Technical Center in Michigan. Travel with his son, director of photography Eric Saarinen, as he visits the sites of his father’s work on a cathartic journey, showcasing the architect’s body of timeless work for the first time.

Aired: 12/27/16

Rating: NR

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Video thumbnail: American Masters Eero and Eliel Saarinen Compete for St. Louis

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Eero and Eliel Saarinen Compete for St. Louis

Both Eliel and his son, Eero, competed to design a new monument in St. Louis, MO.

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 1m 44s

Eero and Eliel Saarinen Compete for St. Louis

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 1m 44s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Conquering gravity with Saarinen at the TWA Flight Center

American Masters

Conquering gravity with Saarinen at the TWA Flight Center

At the TWA flight center, Saarinen tried to "express the drama and excitement of travel."

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m 46s

Conquering gravity with Saarinen at the TWA Flight Center

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m 46s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Eero Saarinen's Revolutionary Design of the Dulles Airport

American Masters

Eero Saarinen's Revolutionary Design of the Dulles Airport

In designing the Dulles International Airport, Eero Saarinen re-imagined a jet-age world.

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m 47s

Eero Saarinen's Revolutionary Design of the Dulles Airport

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m 47s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Eero Saarinen's Design of the MIT Chapel

American Masters

Eero Saarinen's Design of the MIT Chapel

In designing the MIT Chapel, Eero Saarinen aimed to capture a basic spiritual environment.

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m 12s

Eero Saarinen's Design of the MIT Chapel

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m 12s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Marking Man's Time on Earth at General Motors

American Masters

Marking Man's Time on Earth at General Motors

Eero Saarinen exhibited his architectural vision through his design for General Motors.

Clip: S30 Ep9

Marking Man's Time on Earth at General Motors

Clip: S30 Ep9

Video thumbnail: American Masters How Eero Saarinen Imagined the Ingalls Rink at Yale

American Masters

How Eero Saarinen Imagined the Ingalls Rink at Yale

Eero Saarinen broke the mold by creating emotionally compelling buildings.

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 1m 53s

How Eero Saarinen Imagined the Ingalls Rink at Yale

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 1m 53s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future ~ Making the

American Masters

Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future ~ Making the

Director Peter Rosen and Director of Photography, ASC, Eric Saarinen, discuss their film.

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 10m 4s

Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future ~ Making the

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 10m 4s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Aline Louchheim and Eero Saarinen

American Masters

Aline Louchheim and Eero Saarinen

Aline Louchheim quickly developed a strong relationship with Eero Saarinen.

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m 18s

Aline Louchheim and Eero Saarinen

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m 18s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Eero Saarinen and Aline Louchheim's Shared Ambition

American Masters

Eero Saarinen and Aline Louchheim's Shared Ambition

Eero's relationship with Aline Louchheim and their shared professional ambition bloomed.

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m

Eero Saarinen and Aline Louchheim's Shared Ambition

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m

Video thumbnail: American Masters Eero Saarinen's Design of the CBS Building in New York City

American Masters

Eero Saarinen's Design of the CBS Building in New York City

The CBS Building, or Black Rock, is an imposing 38-story building of black marble.

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 1m 34s

Eero Saarinen's Design of the CBS Building in New York City

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 1m 34s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Eliel and Eero Saarinen's Work on First Christian Church

American Masters

Eliel and Eero Saarinen's Work on First Christian Church

The First Christian Church in Columbus, IN, was designed by both Eliel and Eero Saarinen.

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 1m 2s

Eliel and Eero Saarinen's Work on First Christian Church

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 1m 2s

Video thumbnail: American Masters Reconstructing Eero Saarinen's MIT Chapel

American Masters

Reconstructing Eero Saarinen's MIT Chapel

MIT is renovating their chapel, designed by Eero Saarinen and dedicated in 1955.

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m 48s

Reconstructing Eero Saarinen's MIT Chapel

Clip: S30 Ep9 | 2m 48s

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