A. Eugene Kohn Passes Away At The Age Of 92
Architect of towering skyscrapers, A. Eugene Kohn passes away at the age of 92. Eugene Kohn was a renowned architect known for designing some of the world's tallest and most iconic buildings.
He was one of the founding partners of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), a global architecture firm responsible for numerous high-profile projects.
Throughout his career, Kohn was celebrated for his innovative and forward-thinking approach to architecture, and his designs have had a significant impact on skylines around the world.
Some of his most notable projects include the Shanghai World Financial Center, the International Commerce Centre in Hong Kong, and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company headquarters.
Kohn's legacy will undoubtedly live on through his contributions to the field of architecture and the many buildings he designed, which will continue to inspire and awe for generations to come.
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Eugene Kohn, one of the founding partners of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), passed away on March 5th, 2023, at the age of 70. Kohn was a prominent figure in the architecture industry, known for his leadership in the design of large-scale buildings across the world.
Kohn was born in Philadelphia in 1952, and he received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1973. He later went on to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he earned his Master of Architecture degree in 1976.
After graduation, Kohn worked for several architecture firms in New York, including Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), before co-founding KPF in 1976 with William Pedersen and Sheldon Fox.
Kohn's architectural career spanned over four decades, and he played a crucial role in the design of some of the world's most iconic buildings.
He was responsible for the design of many notable projects, including the Shanghai World Financial Center, the International Commerce Centre in Hong Kong, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Headquarters.
Kohn was also involved in the design of the Hudson Yards development in New York City, which is one of the largest private real estate developments in the United States.
Throughout his career, Kohn was widely recognized for his innovative designs and his commitment to sustainability. He was a proponent of incorporating environmentally sustainable design principles into his projects, and he advocated for the use of green technologies and materials.
Kohn was also known for his ability to seamlessly blend modern design elements with the cultural and historical context of the buildings he designed.
Kohn's contributions to the architecture industry were widely recognized, and he received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. He was a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and a member of the National Academy of Design.
In 2010, Kohn was awarded the Lynn S. Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
Final Words
Kohn's passing is a significant loss for the architecture industry. His legacy will continue to live on through the numerous buildings he designed and the impact he had on the field of architecture. His dedication to sustainable design and his ability to create innovative and contextually relevant buildings will serve as an inspiration for future generations of architects.
