The Griffith Park Railroad is a 1/5 scale train station and track designed jointly by both Charles and Ray in 1953. By now, the two had learned the balance between each others romantic and classical design methods. The railroad is neat, orderly, and functional- note the no-nonsense ordering of the stalls and ticket window. It is also aesthetically pleasing and innovative- the crown design on the station and whimsical elements on the clock tower show Ray’s influence. This design is a perfect example of the team-work and strength-balancing that typify the Eames’ work.

The Entenza House was designed with the Eames House as part of the Case Study Homes project. Ray took the lead on this structure, and her passion for beautiful spaces is clear to see. Less influence from Charles resulted in the Entenza House being less functional as a living space than the Eames house. Perhaps this is the reason this design did not become a permanent residence.

Kleinhans Music Hall located in Buffalo, New York was designed by Eero Saarinen as well as his architect father Eliel Saarinen. The music hall is used as a concert venue. Most know for its acoustical excellence and design. The hall is home too many different events including speeches given at the hall by John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King. A lot of history and excellence in this building which makes it a great landmark in Buffalo, New York and a popular tourist attraction.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City was expanded in 2007, the design was done by Steven Holl. The expansion was a very modern extension to the existing neoclassical building and provided the museum with 5 new pavilions. The pavilions are made up of twin layers of glass that when lit up, illuminate both the architecture and the landscape. The expansion also increased the museum’s space by more than 70 percent and includes five expansive light-filled galleries.

The Gateway Arch in St. Louis Missouri designed by Eero Saarinen stands at 630 feet tall making it the tallest arch in the world. It is made up of stainless steel and modeled after a weighted catenary arch. The arch also stands as Missouri’s tallest accessible building. A very beautiful monument to westward expansion in the United States and has become the symbol for St. Louis and a very popular tourist attraction with its breath taking size and sleek design.

St Mary’s Catholic Church was designed in 1935 by Charles Eames with much less imput from Ray. The result, as you can see, is a structure in Charles’ style: angular, symmetrical, and functional, but not particularly innovative or beautiful.

The TWA flight center at JFK International Airport in New York, is another amazing accomplishment for architect Eero Saarinen. The building was opened in 1962. The building once used as an airport terminal is now used as a hotel called TWA hotel. The building again like a lot of Saarinen’s work is very futuristic. The building as you can see in the picture above is actually in the shape of an airplane and its wings.

Charles and Ray Eames were a married couple as well as architectural partners. Charles thought more classicly, prefering right angles, symmetry, and sleekness over form. Ray, who was also a painter, moderated her husband’s inclination to create functional spaces at the expense of beauty of design. You can clearly see the infulence of each in the Eames House in Los Angeles.