Jeanne Gang – Building on the Past

Internationally renowned architect Jeanne Gang is transforming neglected old structures into modern marvels.

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Sometimes the best new building is the building that already exists. “One of my mottoes is ‘Start with what’s there,’” says architect Jeanne Gang, whose Chicago-based firm, Studio Gang, has become a go-to for environmentally conscious and architecturally adventurous design. Gang’s philosophy leans heavily on community input, ecological awareness, and knowing when to reuse existing structures and materials instead of building anew.