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Working in the design industry, and especially in the Architectural Capital of Chicago, you tend to rub shoulders with the who’s-who’s of the industry.  It is always nice to mingle with architects, interior designers, industrial designers, artists etc… as it always helps to broaden your perspective of the design industry, and usually after a glass of wine or two tends to open up some unique perspectives.

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To my luck, and without having to use my charm, I was fortunate to carry a decent-length conversation with my Architect-Idol= Jeanne Gang, Principal and Founder of Studio Gang Architects.  *BLUSH* And If you don’t know her already, you should… Why?  Because the Aqua Tower is the world’s largest skyscraper designed by a woman- Jeanne.

image form www.studiogang.net

Here’s a little about Jeanne… “Ms. Gang is principal and founder of Studio Gang.  Ms. Gang leads design work of the office and fosters collaboration with team members, weaving both constraints and opportunities into the process. Ms. Gang has staked out new creative territory in materials, technology, and sustainability, and her work with Studio Gang has received national and international awards and recognition.”

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image from en.wikipedia.org

image from en.wikipedia.org

image from en.wikipedia.org

image from en.wikipedia.org