What was I. M. Pei's first major recognition project?
Mesa Laboratory
JFK Library
Louvre Pyramid
Bank of China Tower
Answer
Mesa Laboratory was I. M. Pei's first major recognition project. Completed in 1961, this research facility for the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, showcased Pei's signature modernist style characterized by geometric forms, innovative use of materials, and integration with the surrounding landscape. The project's success brought Pei international acclaim and established him as a leading architect of his time.
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