The architect Jeanne Gangshe is the founding partner of Studio Ganga firm that has marked a guideline in contemporary architectural design. His inquisitive and avant -garde approach to design, unique in his search for new technical and material possibilities, as well as in his expansion of the active role of designers in society, distinguishes it as a leading architect of his generation.
His personal history, from growing in Belvidere, Illinois, to becoming an outstanding figure in the world architectural scene, reveals the early influence of his father Civil Engineer and his deep appreciation for nature in his innovative approach towards architectural design. With a insight taken from ecological systems, Create shocking places that connect people with each other, with their communities and with the environment. Its diverse and award -winning portfolio includes cultural centers, public projects that link citizens with ecologyfacilities that challenge traditional material properties and high height towers that foster the community.
Aqua Tower in Chicago, one of the skyscrapers that changed the city horizon.Raymond Boyd/Getty Images.
In 2009, when the tower was completed Aqua in Chicagobecame the highest building in the world designed by a woman. Although this achievement is full of pride, Jeanne has expressed that its gender should not be a relevant factor in celebrating this outstanding urban achievement. Instead of focusing on gender distinction, advocates the recognition of architectural excellence and innovationthus underlining the importance of Value skill and creative vision above gender considerations. This approach reflects its commitment to equality and its desire that the world of architecture can be seen for the quality and originality of the design, regardless of who is behind the pen.
Other notable projects cover the transformation of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock; Writers Theater, an outstanding professional theater in Glencoe, Illinois; and the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership in the Kalamazoo College in Michigan. Two imposing towers have left their mark on the Chicago horizon: the St. Regis Chicago, with its 101 floors, now holds the title of the third highest building in the citywhile the Aqua Tower, with its 82 undulating and badge floors, has contributed to redefine the urban silhouette. Recently stands out Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation in it American Museum of Natural History in New Yorkpraised by the New York Times as «a poetic work, cheerful, theatrical of public architecture and a highly sophisticated flight of sculptural fantasy.»