Gustave Eiffel

Visionary engineer whose iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower redefined architectural possibilities in the Industrial Age.

Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (1832–1923) transformed skylines worldwide through iron and ingenuity. Best known for Paris's Eiffel Tower (1889), he also engineered the Statue of Liberty's internal framework and Budapest's Nyugati Station. His use of prefabricated iron components revolutionized construction, enabling taller, lighter structures.

Eiffel's career wasn't without controversy—critics called the Tower a "metal asparagus," yet it became a symbol of modernity. After retiring from engineering, he pioneered aerodynamics research, building wind tunnels to study air resistance. The Eiffel Foundation preserves his scientific archives.

From bridges in Vietnam to locks in Panama, Eiffel's projects blended artistry with precision. His legacy lies in proving that engineering could be both functional and beautiful, inspiring future architects like Le Corbusier.