Myron Goldsmith

Published in 1991 by The Arts Club of Chicago, this monograph serves as a definitive retrospective on the architectural career of Myron Goldsmith. It was produced to accompany an exhibition celebrating his lifelong contributions to modern structural expressionism, a movement characterized by the rigorous integration of engineering principles and aesthetic form. The publication captures a pivotal moment in architectural history, documenting Goldsmith's transition from his early mentorship under Mies van der Rohe to his influential tenure as a partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

The book provides a deep dive into the design philosophy of a man who believed that structural clarity was the highest form of architectural expression. Edited and curated with academic precision, the volume explores his iconic works, such as the McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope and his various studies on long-span structures. The book was well-received within the architectural community for its clear technical diagrams and evocative photography, solidifying Goldsmith’s reputation as one of the twentieth century's most significant structural architects.