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Ricardo Scofidio, architect behind New York City's High Line park, dies at 89

Ricardo Scofidio, architect behind New York City's High Line park, died at age 89 on Thursday, according to U.S. Media.
The High Line, a 1.5-mile park, has become a signature destination since its opening in 2009.
Scofidio received a MacArthur Foundation genius grant in 1999, being one of the first architects to win it.
Scofidio was recently elected into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, recognizing his significant contributions to architecture.

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Ricardo Scofidio, Architect Behind New York City's High Line Park, Dies at 89

NEW YORK (AP) — Ricardo Scofidio, an architect who transformed an abandoned railway into New York City’s popular High Line park and was among the first in his profession to win a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant,” has died. He was 89 and had worked on museums, college buildings and other projects around the world. Scofidio […]

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The Hamilton Spectator

Ricardo Scofidio, architect behind New York City’s High Line park, dies at 89

NEW YORK (AP) — Ricardo Scofidio, an architect who transformed an abandoned railway into New York City's popular High Line park and was among the first in his profession to win a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant,” has died. He was…

7 days ago·Hamilton, Canada

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The Herald Journal

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Ricardo Scofidio, architect behind New York City's High Line park, dies at 89

An architect who transformed an abandoned railway into New York City’s popular High Line park has died. Ricardo Scofidio was 89 and was among the first architects to win a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant." His firm, Diller Scofidio + Renfro,…

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Infobae

Ricardo Scofidio, the architect who designed the iconic New York High Line, died

He also created the concert hall Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center, among other prominent structures in the city. He was 89 years old.

7 days ago·Buenos Aires, Argentina

Ricardo Scofidio, architect of New York’s High Line, dies age 89

Architect Ricardo Scofidio, whose work co-designing museums, art venues and public spaces reshaped America’s cultural landscape, has died age 89.

7 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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Le Figaro

United States: Death of Ricardo Scofidio, architect who rehabilitated the High Line in hanging gardens in New York

This 2.3-kilometre raised park has become one of New York's landmarks since its opening in 2009. The architect was also known for working on the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art "The Broad" and the Zaryadye Park in Moscow.

7 days ago·Paris, France

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