Yamasaki’s Skyscrapers Across America

Did you know the BOK Tower in Tulsa is a quarter-scale replica of the World Trade Center Towers in New York City? Join us for an event about the architect, Minoru Yamasaki, and his skyscrapers across America. Through architectural photography commissions, Leonid Furmansky continues to find himself in front of Yamasaki’s iconic buildings, like the BOK Tower and the Rainier Tower in Seattle, Washington. Over time, Furmansky has carefully documented these structures, building a body of work that preserves the architect’s legacy.

This ongoing photographic essay is a long-term effort to capture all of Yamasaki’s towering projects, with the ultimate goal of creating a book. As part of this project, an artist talk will feature OCH public fellow Shane Hood and Furmansky, discussing Yamasaki’s work and legacy, offering insight into his lasting impact on architecture and the built environment.

Leonid Furmansky is an architectural photographer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in capturing the built environment. His work explores the relationship between architecture and society, documenting spaces with a keen eye for design, history, and cultural impact.

Leonid has held two solo exhibitions—one in Houston and another in College Station—focusing on the city’s response to the pandemic and the enduring presence of Brutalism. His photography has been featured in prominent publications, including The New York Times, Divisare, ArchDaily, The Architect’s Newspaper, Texas Architect Magazine, Houston Cite, and Glasstire.

This talk is free and open to the Tulsa community, and perfect for anyone interested in architecture. For more information about OCH exhibits and events, bookmark our homepage at humanities.utulsa.edu or follow us on social media.