Pier Luigi Nervi

Engineer

Birthday June 21, 1891

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Jan 9, 1979 (87)

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About

Italian engineer best known for his contributions to structural engineering via the use of reinforced concrete. He is responsible for renowned structures like The Pirelli Tower in Milan.

Before Fame

He attended the University of Bologna and became a professor of engineering at Rome University in 1946.

Trivia

He has been awarded Gold Medals by the Institution of Structural Engineers, the American Institute of Architects, and the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Family Life

He had a son named Antonio.

Associated With

He collaborated with American architect Pietro Belluschi on the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco, California.