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Monday, July 29, 2013

Jan R. Gill

University of Minnesota - B.Arch '78

What was the most important thing/skill/concept you learned at the School of Architecture?
Humility. I am unemployed and a victim of the recession. One learns to stick to it, however wisdom finally agrees to quit, which I have done. Early retirement for me.

Who made the most lasting impression (most influenced you) and why?
I learned the most from my fellow students Tom, Gary, and David, and seeing how each of us dealt with school. 

What is your favorite memory from your studio days?
Some of the stories. Glenn was explaining how no one could detail like Mies and how awesome it was, but no one liked Mies at the time. Tom answered, "He can work in my office and do the detailing."

Please identify one (or more) memorable design project that you worked on while a student at the School of Architecture.
My entry for the Aluminum in Architecture contest.

What major forces (such as individual architects, design philosophies, rendering styles, research methods, etc.) do you remember influencing you significantly as a student?
The desire to immediacy.

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.
Many good ideas are wasted in this world. Politics seem as important as design.



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