One of the Saarinens is Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer. He is best known for his neo-futuristic style, which he used to design many iconic buildings such as the St. Louis Gateway Arch in Missouri. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was also an architect and designer who had a significant influence on his son's work. Both Eero and Eliel Saarinen are considered to be two of the most influential architects of the 20th century.