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Elia Zenghelis, Co-Founder of OMA and Architectural Educator, Passes Away at 89

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Elia Zenghelis, Greek architect, co-founder of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), and one of the most influential architectural educators of the late twentieth century, died on August 30, 2026, at the age of 89. His death marks the passing of a figure whose influence on architectural thought extended far beyond the buildings he designed, shaping the intellectual formation of several generations of architects through decades of teach…
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The death of Elias Zegelis, one of the most important figures of contemporary Greek and international architecture, was announced by the Association of Architects of Cyprus. Elias Zegelis, who passed away at the age of 89, was an architect, intellectual and teacher, leaving an important imprint on both architectural thought and education. Through his work, teaching and critical approach, he influenced generations of architects internationally, c…

Elias Zengelis has died at the age of 89: the Athens-born architect co-founded OMA with Rem Koolhaas and left a deep mark on modern architecture as a teacher and theorist.

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Elia Zenghelis, Greek architect, co-founder of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) and one of the most influential architecture educators of the late 20th century, passed away yesterday, August 30, 2026, at the age of 89. Her death marks the departure of a figure whose influence on architectural thinking went far beyond the buildings she designed, shaping the intellectual formation of several generations of architects over decades of …

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ArchDaily broke the news in Santiago, Chile on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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