Edward Durell Stone (1902-1978) was an American architect known for his formal and highly decorative buildings, especially in the 1950s and 1960s. He was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and studied at the University of Arkansas, Harvard, and MIT.Some of his notable works include the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India. Stone's designs often featured a blend of modernism and classical elements, making his work distinctive and influential.
