Norma Merrick Sklarek
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Norma Merrick Sklarek (April 15, 1926 – February 6, 2012) was an American architect. Sklarek was the first African American woman to become a licensed architect in the states of New York (1954) and California (1962), as well as the first Black woman to become a member of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA).[1][2][3][4] Her notable works include the United States Embassy in Tokyo, Japan (1976) and the Terminal One station at the Los Angeles International Airport (1984).[3]Sklarek is credited with helping to pave the way for other female and minority architects. AIA board member Anthony Costello called her the “Rosa Parks of architecture” in the AIA newsletter.[4]
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Born | Norma Merrick (1926-04-15)April 15, 1926 Harlem, New York City, U.S. |
Died | February 6, 2012(2012-02-06) (aged 85) |
Nationality | American |
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Occupation | Architect |
Awards | Fellow of the American Institute of Architects |
Practice | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; Gruen and Associates; Welton Becket; Siegel-Sklarek-Diamond |
Buildings | Embassy of the United States in Tokyo, Pacific Design Center |