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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Bruce Toman

University of Minnesota - B.Arch '76

What was the most important thing/skill/concept you learned at the School of Architecture?
Design quality in all aspects of architecture.

Who made the most lasting impression (most influenced you) and why?
Ralph Rapson, because of his overall leadership, demand for quality of design, and was a role model for his abilities - "The abstract beauty of the plan." David Bennet influenced me in design and Thomas Hodne with the context of building. Bruce Graham reminded us to make no small plans, and Frank Gehrygreat and Rem Koolhaus influenced me to collaborate with great thinkers and the importance of the program. Santiago Calatrava taught to not be arrogant, and design to program and budget, not ego.

What is your favorite memory from your studio days?
Teamwork and camaraderie.

Please identify one (or more) memorable design project that you worked on while a student at the School of Architecture.
Student housing for the University.

What major forces (such as individual architects, design philosophies, rendering styles, research methods, etc.) do you remember influencing you significantly as a student?
The overall strength of the faculty, most of whom had their own practices and produced high quality work. 

Cite an example (be specific) that illustrates how you used the education you received at the School of Architecture to positively impact (or better) your community, city, nation or the world.
I have become a technician, responsible for developing the design of others to construction. I have always attempted to develop well executed buildings which reflect quality and simplicity of design in all aspects.



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