1960 US Embassy London, UK

Modernist architect Eero Saarinen commissioned Theodore Roszak to create an Eagle for the US Embassy building in London, UK. Saarinen and Roszak were close friends and collaborated on many architecture-sculpture projects together. 

 

Saarinen and Kevin Roche (lead designer for Saarinen's studio) are seen visiting the foundry in Beacon, NY during the anodizing process.

Theodore Roszak with London Embassy Eagle

Theodore Roszak with London Embassy Eagle

The eagle in Brooklyn, NY before headed to London, UK

Eero Saarinen and Kevin Roche in Beacon, NY Foundry

Eero Saarinen and Kevin Roche in Beacon, NY Foundry

Chemical bath used to anodize the metal into a golden color

Saarinen: white shirt with back turned

Roche: white shirt and tie in back

Eero Saarinen (left) and Kevin Roche (right)

Eero Saarinen (left) and Kevin Roche (right)

Following the anodizing process for the eagle at the Beacon, NY foundry with Theodore Roszak.