Dirk Lohan

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Dirk Lohan (born 1938, Rathenow, Germany) is a US architect and principal partner at Lohan Architecture. [1]

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His own works include McDonald's former Corporate Headquarters campus [2] in Oak Brook, the John G. Shedd Oceanarium and the Soldier Field stadium expansion and enrovation. [3]

He is known as the continuator of the work of his grandfather [4] and an expert on its conservation. [5] He is also one of the main characters of the comic Mies by Agustín Ferrer Casas, where he accompanies his grandfather on a trip to Europe and Mies van der Rohe speaks with him about his life and work during the flight. [6]

Biography

Lohan was born in Germany, but grew up in Chicago, where he was exposed to architecture at an early age. [7] His grandfather, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, was one of the influential architects of the 20th century. [8] Lohan’s childhood home was filled with images of his grandfather's buildings, and Lohan developed an early fascination with architecture. [9] As a teenager, he made a personal connection to Mies' work, particularly the 860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments in Chicago. [10] He studied architecture with his grandfather, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and worked with him on projects like the New National Gallery in West Berlin [11] and the Chicago IBM office building. [12] Lohan studied architecture and earned a degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. [13] After completing his studies, Lohan began his professional career in the architectural field. While early in his career, he worked on various projects, including the design of the McDonald’s headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois. [14]

He played a role in the design and renovation of Soldier Field in Chicago, [15] the Adler Planetarium, and the Shedd Aquarium. [16]

Style

Lohan’s architectural style is influenced by his grandfather's work but is distinct in its approach. [7] While Mies van der Rohe was known for his minimalist, rigid designs, Lohan incorporates a greater focus on human comfort and warmth. [17] He often uses warmer materials compared to the cooler, more austere elements favored by Mies. [18]

References

  1. ↑ "Lohan Architecture". Lohan Architecture llc. Lohan Architecture. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  2. ↑ "Mcdonalds Corporate HQ". Lohan Architecture. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
  3. ↑ Questions for an architect: Dirk Lohan on Architecture.org
  4. ↑ Zeitung, Aachener (2017-01-20). "Aachen: Van der Rohe-Enkel Dirk Lohan: "In Chicago hat man großes Interesse"". Aachener Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  5. ↑ "Esprit Design: Vila Tugendhat i letošní Designblok | Design". Lidovky.cz (in Czech). 2013-09-30. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  6. ↑ Ferrer Casas, Agustín (2019). Mies. Valencia: Grafito Editorial. ISBN   978-84-947670-5-0. OCLC   1098225297.
  7. 1 2 Lohan, Dirk (1993). Dirk Lohan, buildings and projects of Lohan Associates, 1978-1993 /. E. Wasmuth. ISBN   978-3-8030-2809-9.
  8. ↑ "US Modernist Radio - Architecture You Love: #88/My Grandfather, Mies: Dirk Lohan". usmodernist.libsyn.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  9. ↑ "Mediating Mies: Dirk Lohan's Langham Hotel Lobby at the IBM Building". ArchDaily. 2015-02-21. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  10. ↑ Knoll (2021-01-25). "Living With: Dirk Lohan". Knoll. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  11. ↑ Tribune, Chicago (1987-08-30). "ARCHITECT DIRK LOHAN LEAVING HIS MARK ON CHICAGO". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  12. ↑ "Gallery of Mediating Mies: Dirk Lohan's Langham Hotel Lobby at the IBM Building - 2". ArchDaily. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  13. ↑ "IIT College of Architecture | Dirk Lohan FAIA". IIT College of Architecture. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  14. ↑ "McDonald's HQ architect: Oak Brook campus is worth saving". Crain's Chicago Business. 2018-01-23. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  15. ↑ Taylor, Ryan; Shapiro • •, Alex (2024-05-01). "Architect redesigns Soldier Field amid financial skepticism in Bears' stadium plan". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  16. ↑ "Soldier Field Renovator, Architect Dirk Lohan, Takes Another Shot at Saving the Century-Old Stadium — and Chicago and Its Bears a Lot of Money". Athletic Business. 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  17. ↑ Newspaper, Architect's (2014-04-28). "Dirk Lohan". The Architect’s Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  18. ↑ "A Windy City Welcome: Rethinking Hospitality Design in Chicago". ArchDaily. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
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