Jeanne Gang facts for kids
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Jeanne Gang
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| Born | March 19, 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois (B.S., 1986), ETH: Swiss Federal University of Technical Studies, Zurich Urban Design Studies (Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, 1989), École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Versailles, Harvard University Graduate School of Design (M.Arch., 1993) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | 2017 Louis I. Kahn Memorial Award (Philadelphia Center for Architecture), 2013 National Design Award (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum), 2011 MacArthur Fellow |
| Buildings | Aqua, St. Regis Chicago, Richard Gilder Center at The American Museum of Natural History, Tom Lee Park, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, One Hundred, WMS Boathouse at Clark Park, 11 Hoyt Brooklyn |
Jeanne Gang (born March 19, 1964) is a famous American architect. She started her own company, Studio Gang, in 1997. Her company designs buildings and city spaces. They have offices in big cities like Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Paris.
Jeanne Gang first became well-known for designing the Aqua Tower. When it was finished, it was the tallest building in the world designed by a woman! Later, another building she designed, the St. Regis Chicago, became even taller. Many people think Jeanne Gang is one of the most important architects of her time. Her projects have won many awards.
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Early Life and School
Jeanne Gang grew up in Belvidere, Illinois. She finished high school there in 1982. She then went to the University of Illinois. In 1986, she earned her first degree in Architecture.
Later, she studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She earned her Master of Architecture degree in 1993. In 1989, she also got a special scholarship. This allowed her to study in Switzerland at ETH Zurich. She also studied architecture in France, at the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Versailles -ENSAV-.
Awards and Teaching
Jeanne Gang has received many important awards for her work. In 2011, she became a MacArthur Fellow. This is a very special award given to talented people. In 2013, her company, Studio Gang, won the National Design Award for Architecture. This award came from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
In 2016, she was named the Woman Architect of the Year. This was by a magazine called Architectural Review. She also won the Louis I. Kahn Memorial Award in 2017. In 2023, Jeanne Gang received the Charlotte Perriand Award. She was the first woman architect to win this honor. This award celebrates architects who improve people's lives through their designs.
Jeanne Gang also teaches architecture. She is a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She often gives talks around the world. In 2016, she spoke at the TED Women conference. She shares her ideas about how architecture can connect with nature. She believes in designing buildings that are good for both people and the environment. She uses natural shapes and materials in her designs.
Her Work and Studio Gang
Before starting Studio Gang in 1997, Jeanne Gang worked for other famous architecture firms. She worked with OMA/Rem Koolhaas in the Netherlands. She also worked with Booth Hansen in Chicago.
Studio Gang has designed many amazing buildings. Many of them are in the Chicago area. These include the St. Regis Chicago, the Aqua Tower, and the Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo. They also designed the WMS Boathouse at Clark Park on the Chicago River.
In New York, her projects include the Gilder Center at The American Museum of Natural History.
Other big projects in the United States include the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Her company is also designing new campuses for the California College of the Arts in San Francisco. They are also working on the Center for Arts & Innovation at Spelman College in Atlanta.
Internationally, Studio Gang is working on the new United States Embassy in Brazil. They are also designing the University of Chicago Center in Paris, France. Their first project in Europe, Q Residences, was finished in 2020.
In 2019, Jeanne Gang's team, Studio ORD, won a big competition. They were chosen to design the new $2.2 billion Global Terminal at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.
Studio Gang's work has been shown in many places. They had a special exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2012. Their designs have also been featured in museums like the Museum of Modern Art.
Jeanne Gang has also written books about architecture. One of her books is called Reveal. Another book, Reverse Effect, talks about how to improve the Chicago River.
Major Projects
Education and Research Buildings
| Project | Location | Status | Year | |
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| The University of Chicago Center in Paris |  Paris, France |
Under Construction | 2022 | |
| Kresge College Residential Buildings |  Santa Cruz, CA |
Completed | 2023 | |
| Kresge College Academic Center | Santa Cruz, CA |
Completed | 2023 | |
| Beloit College Powerhouse | Beloit, WI |
Completed | 2020 | |
| University of Chicago Campus North Residential Commons | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2016 | |
| Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI |
Completed | 2014 | |
| Columbia College Chicago Media Production Center | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2010 | |
| Spelman College Center for Innovation & the Arts | Atlanta, GA |
Under Construction | 2024 | |
| California College of the Arts | San Francisco, CA |
Under Construction | 2023 |
Nature, Culture, and Community Projects
| Project | Location | Status | Year | |
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| Rescue Company 2 (New York City Fire Department) | New York, NY |
Completed | 2019 | |
| Northerly Island | Chicago, IL |
Ongoing | 2017 | |
| Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation at the American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY |
Completed | 2023 | |
| Eleanor Boathouse at Park 571 | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2016 | |
| Writers Theatre | Glencoe, IL |
Completed | 2016 | |
| WMS Boathouse at Clark Park | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2013 | |
| Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2010 | |
| SOS Children's Villages Lavezzorio Community Center | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2008 | |
| Tom Lee Park | Memphis, TN |
Completed | 2023 | |
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Little Rock, AR |
Completed | 2023 |
Tall Buildings and Towers
| Project | Location | Status | Year | |
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| One Delisle |  Toronto, ON |
Pre-construction | 2026 | |
| St. Regis Chicago | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2022 | |
| 11 Hoyt | New York, NY |
Completed | 2021 | |
| One Hundred | St. Louis, MO |
Completed | 2020 | |
| Solar Carve (40 Tenth Avenue) | New York, NY |
Completed | 2019 | |
| Solstice on the Park | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2018 | |
| MIRA | San Francisco, CA |
Completed | 2017 | |
| City Hyde Park | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2016 | |
| Aqua Tower | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2010 | |
| Q Residences |  Amsterdam |
Completed | 2022 |
Exhibitions and Displays
| Project | Location | Status | Year | |
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| Dimensions of Discovery: Environments for Learning | Paris, France |
Completed | 2023 | |
| Studio Gang Mock-Ups | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2022 | |
| Good News: Women in Architecture |  Rome, Italy |
Completed | 2021 | |
| Hive | Washington, D.C. |
Completed | 2017 | |
| Building: Inside Studio Gang Architects at the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2012 –2013 | |
| Foreclosed: Rehousing the American Dream at the Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY |
Completed | 2012 |
City Planning and Design
| Project | Location | Status | Year | |
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| O’Hare Global Terminal | Chicago, IL |
In Design | 2024 | |
| Enterprise Research Campus Plan | Boston, MA |
Completed | 2022 | |
| Kresge College Expansion at the University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA |
Completed | 2019 | |
| River Edge Ideas Lab | Chicago, IL |
Completed | 2017 | |
| Memphis Riverfront Concept | Memphis, TN |
Completed | 2017 |
More Awards and Honors
- Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, 2024
- World's Most Influential Architect, Time Magazine, 2019
- Louis I. Kahn Memorial Award, Philadelphia Center for Architecture, 2017
- Elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2017
- Architect of the Year, Women in Architecture Awards, Architectural Review, 2016
- Chevalier dans l'Ordre national de la Légion d'Honneur, 2015 (a French honor)
- National Design Award for Architectural Design, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2013
- John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fellow, 2011
- Fellow, American Institute of Architects, 2009
- Academy Award in Architecture, American Academy of Arts and Letters, 2006
See also
In Spanish: Jeanne Gang para niños
