The architect I received to research about is Jeanne Gang. Gang was born in 1964 in Illinois. Jeanne Gang is notable for her innovation in sustainable architecture. A few ways Jeanne Gang created these innovations are using recycled materials to conserve resources, decrease urban sprawl, and increase biodiversity. Gang earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture at the University of Illinois and received her master’s degree at Harvard. With a distinguished education, Gang continued in her career to create many award-winning structures and has helped pave the way for women architects across the country.
One structure that caught my eye is the Writers Theatre in Glencoe, Illinois. The theatre was built in 2016 and is about 36,000 square feet. The space is a cultural center, encouraging gathering and performance of diverse groups of people. Importantly noted the structure is LEED gold certified, supporting Gangs efforts to keep architecture as sustainable as possible.
The theatre contains two different performance spaces and a lobby that can open to a near by park. This connection allows “the energy and interaction generated within the theatre to extend outward in the community beyond”. Overall, this theatre is not only beautiful to look at but has positive effects on the surrounding community.
References: https://studiogang.com/project/writers-theatre https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jeanne-Gang
