Just as three buildings rose in Society Hill in 1964, so did the architect behind them, I.M. Pei who was brought into the city of Brotherly Love by urban planner and Philly native Edmund Bacon.

More than 30 years after I.M. Pei reshaped ... in Hong Kong, Pei created world landmarks that blended modernity with history, often using stark structures and sharp lines. His work earned the ...