(born 1922), US architect; born in Ireland; full name Eamonn Kevin Roche. From 1950 until 1961, he worked with architect Eero Saarinen. After forming his own architectural firm in 1961 with partner John Dinkeloo (1918–81), his projects included the design of the Oakland Museum in California 1961–68 and the United Nations Plaza in New York City 1969–75.
Definition of Roche, Kevin in US English:
Roche, Kevin
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(born 1922), US architect; born in Ireland; full name Eamonn Kevin Roche. From 1950 until 1961, he worked with architect Eero Saarinen. After forming his own architectural firm in 1961 with partner John Dinkeloo (1918–81), his projects included the design of the Oakland Museum in California 1961–68 and the United Nations Plaza in New York City 1969–75.