Jeanne Gang, founder and principal architect of Studio Gang, is known for her inquisitive, forward-looking approach to design. In this episode, Gang discusses some of the studio’s major projects, including New York City’s Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA). She explains how nature and natural sciences influence her approach to design and describes the ways in which the firm aims to transform original architecture into updated and innovative renovations without a too-heavy hand. She also provides a refreshed perspective on the concept of sustainability and discusses what role she thinks architecture has in planning future cities.

Learning objectives:

1.     Explain how Jeanne Gang used nature as inspiration in both the AMFA and Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation.

2.    List some of Gang’s approaches to updating and transforming existing architecture in order to provide new public spaces.

3.    Describe Gang’s view on the concept and implementation of “sustainable” architecture.

4.    Discuss Gang’s interest in post-industrial cities in the U.S. and how it impacts her projects.

Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW

Speaker: Aaron Prinz