Renzo Piano, born on September 14, 1937, in Genoa, Italy, is a prominent architect known for his high-tech architectural style. He gained fame for collaborating with Richard Rogers on the Centre Pompidou in Paris and has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize. His noteworthy projects include the Kansai Airport Terminal in Japan, the New York Times Building, and The Shard in London, all characterized by innovative use of materials and energy efficiency.