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Helmut Jahn (January 4, 1940 – May 8, 2021) was a German-American architect, known for projects such as the Sony Center on Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, Germany; the Messeturm in Frankfurt, Germany; the Thompson Center in Chicago; One Liberty Place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Suvarnabhumi Airport, in Bangkok, Thailand, among others.
May 10, 2021 · The Chicago-area architectural legacy of Helmut Jahn stretches from downtown skyscrapers to suburban post offices. After his death in a bike accident Saturday afternoon, his inspired...
Apr 26, 2024 · Helmut Jahn, German-born American architect known for his postmodern steel-and-glass structures. His best-known projects included the Thompson Center, Chicago; the United Airlines Terminal at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago; and the SONY Center, Berlin.
Apr 8, 2024 · From his beginnings in Germany to his rise as one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, we’ll dive into Jahn’s style, his iconic buildings, and his impact on the world of architecture.
Under this new banner, Jahn led the design of several iconic buildings in Chicago including the United Terminal at O'Hare, 500 West Madison (former Citigroup Center), and the State of Illinois/James R. Thompson Center.
Jul 23, 2021 · Helmut Jahn: Life + Architecture presents important designs by the powerhouse architect, ranging from signature early projects like the crystalline Michigan City Public Library (1977) and...
May 11, 2021 · Helmut Jahn was one of the most flamboyant architects of the postwar era. The German-American developed a bold, bombastic form, designing company headquarters, banks, airports and government ...
