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Dirk Lohan
Chairman
Lohan Caprile Goettsch Architects
Dirk Lohan came to Chicago in 1957 from his native Germany
to begin his architectural studies under the guidance
of Mies van der Rohe at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
He returned to Germany to complete his studies in architecture
and planning at the Technische Hochschule (Diplom-Ingenieur)
in Munich in 1962. During his early years with the firm,
he worked closely with Mies on several major building
projects such as the New National Gallery in Berlin,
The Toronto Dominion Centre and the IBM office building
in Chicago.
Since 1969, when he began his independent practice,
Mr. Lohan's design philosophy has stressed that successful
architecture must respond not only to economic constraints
but also to the larger social and physical conditions.
This concept is expressed through Lohan Caprile Goettsch
Architects diverse portfolio of acclaimed design
solutions including such diverse projects as the
McDonalds Corporate Headquarters, the John G. Shedd
Oceanarium and the Sinai Temple. As Mr. Lohan’s
career developed, he successfully humanized the rigid
modernism of the 1950's and 1960's by integrating
the classical language of architecture with contemporary
means, resulting in building designs which are fresh,
well detailed, functional and timeless.
As Chairman of Lohan Caprile Goettsch Architects,
Mr. Lohan is directing the firm into the twenty-first
century with a dedication to good design. Each project
is recognized as a unique challenge requiring a distinct
solution. In 1983, the American Institute of Architects
appointed Mr. Lohan a Fellow for his many contributions
to the architectural profession. His enthusiasm for
good architecture is reflected in his life time of
achievements and commitment to sharing his knowledge
with associates, students and the general public
by regularly publishing articles, giving lectures
and participating in public debates on planning and
civic improvement.
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