"Architecture." . . "Chinese Americans Biography." . . "Architecture United States History 20th century Exhibitions." . . "Chinese American architects Biography." . . . . "Buildings." . . "JUVENILE NONFICTION Biography & Autobiography Art." . . "Pei, I. M.,--1917- Juvenile literature." . . "Pei, I.M., 1917- Juvenile literature." . . . . "Exhibition catalogs" . . . . . "Juvenile works" . "Juvenile works"@en . "Electronic books"@en . "Electronic books" . "Biography" . "Biography"@en . . . . . . "Ieoh Ming Pei was born into a world of mandarins and missionaries in war-torn China on April 26, 1917. His mother opened his heart to the rhythms of natural beauty and his grandfather opened his mind to the depth of one's connection to the past, both concepts apparent in his creation of architectural design. Although Pei claims that he does not have a stylistic signature, his buildings are identified by geometric form and minimalist beauty, an integral relationship with their natural surroundings and a profound respect for the past while exceeding the needs of those who utilize them. His architectural sensibilities and achievements have made Pei one of the premier architects of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Pei once explained his approach as requiring 'a full understanding of the three essential elements: time, place, and purpose, to arrive at an ideal balance. This book tells the conflict-ridden stories behind six of Pei's most celebrated buildings, all turning points in his distinguished career. Each story follows Pei on his journey from his search for design inspirations, through the trials of construction, to the finished project. -- from Book Jacket." . "A look at the life and work of Chinese American architect, I.M. Pei."@en . . . . "A biography of the renowned architect that focuses on six of his signature buildings." . . . . . . . "I.M. Pei Architect of Time, Place and Purpose" . "I. M. Pei. : architect of time, place, and purpose" . . "Architect of time, place, and purpose"@en . "Architect of time, place, and purpose" . "A biography of the renowned architect I.M. Pei, that focuses on six of his signature buildings."@en . "History" . . "I.M. Pei : architect of time, place, and purpose" . . "I. M. Pei : architect of time, place, and purpose" . . . "I.M. Pei architect of time, place, and purpose"@en . . . . . "I.M. Pei : architect of time, place, & purpose"@en . "I.M. Pei : architect of time, place, & purpose" .