John MacLane MacLane JOHANSEN

Background

Johansen, John MacLane was born on June 29, 1916 in New York City. Son of John Christen and Jean (MacLane) Johansen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Harvard University, 1939; Master in Architecture, Harvard Graduate School Design, 1942.

Career

President Architectural League 1968-1970. Professor Pratt Institute. Professor, of Architecture at Yale University at various times and has taught for short periods at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Columbia and Harvard Universities, and University of Pennsylvania.

Architect in Residence, American Academy, in Rome 1975.

Achievements

• John MacLane Johansen has been listed as a notable Architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • John M. Johansen: A Life in the Continuum of Modern Architecture

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  • John M. Johansen: A Life in the Continuum of Modern Architecture by John M. Johansen (1996) Paperback

Membership

Fellow American Institute of Architects (honor award 1972, medal of honor New York 1976). Member American Academy in Rome, National Academy of Design, American Academy Arts and Letters (Brunner award 1968), Architectural League (New York president 1968-1970).

Interests

• Painting, writing, music, building construction, sport, traveling

Connections

Married Beate Gropius. Children from previous marriage: Deborah, Christen.

Father:

John Christen Johansen

Mother:

Jean (MacLane) Johansen

Spouse:

Beate Gropius