Background
Obata, Gyo was born on February 28, 1923 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Chiura and Haruko (Kohaski) Obata.
Obata, Gyo was born on February 28, 1923 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Chiura and Haruko (Kohaski) Obata.
Bachelor of Architecture, Washington University, St. Louis, 1945. Master of Architecture in Urban Design, Cranbrook Academy Art, 1946.
Senior designer Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, Chicago, 1947-1951. Designer Hellmuth, Yamasaki & Leinweber, Detroit, 1951-1955. President, chairman board directors Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc., St. Louis, 1955-1993, now design architect.
Affiliate professor Washington University, 1971. Frequent lecturer design and urban environment. Serves on competition juries on design throughout country.
Fellow American Institute of Architects. Member Log Cabin Club, Noonday Club, St. Louis Club.
Married Majel Chance, 1947 (divorced 1971). Children: Kiku, Nori, Gen. Married Courtney Bean, November 28, 1984.
1 child, Max.