breaking NEW GROUND - Illinois Institute of Technology

Jeanne Gang is a principal of
Studio Gang, which was highlighted
in Architectural Record
as one of nine emerging design
firms to watch. Gang is also
one of 10 architects featured in
the Art Institute of Chicago
show, “Chicago Architecture:
Ten Visions.” The show presents
diverse views of the future of
Chicago’s built environment
from internationally renowned
architects selected through an
invited competition.
Architecture graduate student
Junko Fujii won first prize in
the 2003-2004 Association of
Collegiate Schools of
Architecture/American
Institute of Steel Construction
Design Competition, which
challenged students to design a
convention center in the urban
context of Columbia, S.C., and to
be creative in their use of steel.
IIT alumnus and Trustee Victor
“Vic” Morgenstern is promoting
design excellence and innovation
through the Victor A.
Morgenstern Family Visiting
Chair in Architecture. The
Morgenstern family’s support has
brought some of the world’s
leading architects to IIT to conduct
studio workshops and offer
public lectures.
FRAMING OUR
environment
“It’s great to know that my students are getting a
solid foundation, while having the freedom to move
in new directions and make their own discoveries.
Teaching here has had a significant impact on my
own work, as well.”
Jeanne Gang
Professor
College of Architecture
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