Architect Known For Buildings Finishes Living At 86

It is with a quiet, almost understated, sense of irony that we note the passing of a prominent architect, 86, who, after a career spent designing dwellings for others, has finally completed his own tenancy. Reports indicate the esteemed purveyor of structures, celebrated for his contributions to New York City skylines and a particular brand of Postmodernism, "died comfortably at his home." One can only presume the final living space was up to code, perhaps even featuring optimal egress for a smooth transition.

The statement, notably silent on the specific mechanics of this ultimate architectural deconstruction, assures us of the comfort involved. One must wonder if this comfort was a testament to the home's design, or simply the inherent satisfaction of an artist finally escaping the incessant demands of client revisions. Regardless, his legacy of grand, often controversial, edifices remains, while he himself has, rather fittingly, vacated the premises.