L.Jane Hastings facts for kids
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L. Jane Hastings
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| Born | March 3, 1928 Seattle, Washington, U.S.
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| Died | March 25, 2024 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | AIA annual "Home of the Month" award, 1968
AIA Seattle Medal, 1995. AIA NW & Pacific Region Medal of Honor, 2002 |
| Practice | L. Jane Hastings, Architect Hastings Group |
| Buildings | Cunningham Hall, University of Washington Sea-Tac International Airport Renovation |
Lois Jane Hastings (March 3, 1928 – March 25, 2024) was an important American architect. She was the first woman to lead the AIA College of Fellows, a special group of architects. Her company, the Hastings Group, designed over 500 buildings, mostly homes, in the Seattle area.
About Jane Hastings
Jane Hastings was born and grew up in Seattle, Washington. She studied architecture at the University of Washington. She was the only woman in her class of 200 students! After graduating in 1952, she became one of the first women to be a licensed architect in Washington State. This meant she was officially allowed to design buildings.
She spent a few years working with the U.S. Army in Germany. When she returned to Seattle, she worked for several architecture firms. She gained experience designing many different types of buildings. These included schools, factories, homes, offices, and cultural places.
In 1961, Jane Hastings started her own company, "L. Jane Hastings, Architect." Later, in 1974, she created the "Hastings Group" with other architects. Her group designed over 500 projects, mainly houses, in the Seattle area. They also worked on other projects, like:
- Remodeling parts of Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
- Renovating University of Washington buildings, including Cunningham Hall, which became the campus's women's center.
- Restoring a historic building for the Tulalip Indian Tribe in 1976.
Teaching and Leadership
From 1969 to 1980, Jane Hastings also taught design at the University of Washington. She taught architectural drawing at Seattle Community College.
She was very active in the American Institute of Architects (AIA). This is a professional group for architects. In 1980, she became a "Fellow" of the AIA. This is a special honor for architects who have made important contributions. In 1992, she became the first woman to lead the AIA College of Fellows.
Jane Hastings passed away on March 25, 2024, at the age of 96.
Awards and Recognition
Jane Hastings received many awards for her work:
- In 1968, she won the AIA annual "Home of the Month" award.
- In 1995, she received the AIA Seattle Medal.
- In 2002, she was the first person ever to get the AIA NW & Pacific Region Medal of Honor. This award recognized her amazing work and leadership in the AIA for over 40 years.
See also
In Spanish: Jane Hastings para niños
