He is known as the continuator of the work of his grandfather, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe,[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 most 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 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]
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]
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