Architect Ricardo Scofidio, Co-Creator of NYC's High Line, Dies at 89

Scofidio, a pioneering architect and co-founder of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, leaves a legacy of blending art and architecture in iconic projects worldwide.

• Ricardo Scofidio, co-founder of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, passed away peacefully at age 89, surrounded by family.
• Scofidio was celebrated for his innovative designs, including New York City's High Line, which transformed an abandoned railway into a renowned urban park.
• His firm, co-founded with Elizabeth Diller in 1981, is known for projects like The Broad in Los Angeles, The Shed at Hudson Yards, and Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art.
• Scofidio and Diller were the first architects to receive the MacArthur 'Genius' Grant in 1999, recognizing their conceptual and boundary-pushing approach to architecture.
• A memorial service to honor Scofidio's life and contributions is being planned, with details to be announced by Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

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