Serenity in Structure: The Towers of Minoru Yamasaki

Leonid Furmansky explores the work of Minoru Yamasaki and his skyscrapers across America, beginning with his discovery of Rainier Tower in Seattle, Washington, a moment that sparked a deeper photographic journey into Yamasaki’s architecture. From there, his work has taken him to landmarks such as the quarter-scale replica of the World Trade Center Towers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Through architectural photography commissions, Leonid continues to find himself in front of another of Yamasaki’s iconic buildings. Over time, he has carefully documented these structures, building a body of work that preserves the architect’s legacy.

This ongoing photographic essay is a long-term effort to capture all of Yamasaki’s towering projects, with the ultimate goal of creating a book. As part of this project, an artist talk will feature Shane Hood and Leonid Furmansky, discussing Yamasaki’s work and legacy, offering insight into his lasting impact on architecture and the built environment.

Leonid Furmansky is an architectural photographer based in Austin, Texas, specializing in capturing the built environment. His work explores the relationship between architecture and society, documenting spaces with a keen eye for design, history, and cultural impact.

Leonid has held two solo exhibitions—one in Houston and another in College Station—focusing on the city’s response to the pandemic and the enduring presence of Brutalism. His photography has been featured in prominent publications, including The New York Times, Divisare, ArchDaily, The Architect’s Newspaper, Texas Architect Magazine, Houston Cite, and Glasstire.