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Rafael Viñoly, born on June 1, 1944 in Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay, was an architect. Death is recorded on March 2, 2023, at the age of 78. Awards on record include Konex Award. Rafael Viñoly was associated with 432 Park Avenue, Princeton University Stadium and Carrasco International Airport.
My Take
Viñoly is one of those architects whose work I respect even when it divides opinion. The Tokyo International Forum still strikes me as a genuine masterpiece, its glass hull flooding a vast interior with light in a way few buildings manage. Coming from Montevideo and building a global practice out of New York is no small feat, and 432 Park Avenue proves he was never afraid of a bold, polarizing gesture. His death in 2023 closed a remarkable arc, but I think his best spaces will keep teaching architects how to handle scale and daylight for decades to come.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rafael Viñoly
- Name (Japanese)
- ラファエル・ヴィニオリ
- Reading
- らふぁえる・ゔぃにおり
- Born
- June 1, 1944 – March 2, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Monkey
- Origin
- Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay
- Occupation
- architect
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Konex Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | 432 Park Avenue | — | |
| Notable work | Princeton University Stadium | — | |
| Notable work | Carrasco International Airport | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://vinoly.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael%20Vi%C3%B1oly
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%83%8B%E3%82%AA%E3%83%AA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q952826
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rafael Viñoly born?
Born June 1, 1944.
When did Rafael Viñoly die?
Died March 2, 2023, aged 78.
Where was Rafael Viñoly from?
Rafael Viñoly was from Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay.
What did Rafael Viñoly do?
Rafael Viñoly worked as architect.
What was Rafael Viñoly known for?
Notable works include 432 Park Avenue, Princeton University Stadium, Carrasco International Airport.