The firm has designed many of the world’s most recognizable buildings, including the World Financial Center in New York, the Petronas Towers in Malaysia, and the International Finance Centre in Hong Kong. Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects’ award-winning portfolio reflects the belief that a firm must not be constrained by a signature style; rather, great design arises from sincere collaboration with a client and a deep respect for a project’s environmental, economic and social contexts. Pelli Clarke Pelli has been honored with critical acclaim and hundreds of design awards, including the American Institute of Architects’ most prestigious honor for an architectural practice, the Firm Award. In 1995, the American Institute of Architects awarded Cesar Pelli the Gold Medal.