Robin Guenther

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Robin Guenther
Born(1954-10-02)October 2, 1954
DiedMay 6, 2023(2023-05-06) (aged 68)
Education University of Michigan
Occupation architect
Employer(s)Guenther 5 Architects
Perkins & Will
Known forSustainable healthcare facilities
SpousePerry Guenther

Robin Guenther (October 2, 1954 - May 6, 2023) was an American architect. She was a leader in regenerative healthcare design and designed sustainable health care facilities. [1] [2] [3] Guenther founded Guenther 5 Architects in 2001, [4] which was acquired by Perkins & Will in 2007. [3] Guenther was a principal at Perkins & Will. [5] She also co-wrote a book with Gail Vittori titled, Sustainable Healthcare Architecture. [4]

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Early life and education

Guenther was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 2, 1954. [5] She studied architecture at the University of Michigan and the Architectural Association in London. [5]

Personal life

Robin Guenther was married to Perry Guenther for 38 years. [3] [6] Guenther died on May 6, 2023 at age 68 from ovarian cancer. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Green, Penelope (May 19, 2023). "Robin Guenther, Architect of Healthy Hospitals, Dies at 68". The New York Times– via NYTimes.com.
  2. ↑ "Celebrated Architect Robin Guenther Dies at 68 | Architect Magazine".
  3. 1 2 3 Green, Penelope (19 May 2023). "Robin Guenther, Architect of Healthy Hospitals, Dies at 68". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  4. 1 2 Walton, Chris (1 June 2023). "Perkins&Will healthcare leader Robin Guenther dies at 68". The Architect's Newspaper. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 Robinson, Words: Brooke. "Robin Guenther, Principal at Perkins&Will and Leader in Sustainable Healthcare Design, Dies at 68". Interior Design. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  6. ↑ Allan, Spencer. "Remembering Robin Guenther, 1954 – 2023 – Perkins&Will". perkinswill.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
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