Zurich Esposito, Executive Director of AIA Chicago, added that, “Doug was a shooting star and always ahead of most. We are only just now starting to understand everything he was moving forward in design. His recent absence from the practice was palpable. His death is a huge loss for our community.” — archpaper.com
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Wow, that's terrible to hear. We are a larger Architectural Family because we think alike, and death is always bad news no matter who, where or when.
Doug was a dear friend and I cherished the time I had with him winning two projects and the further privilege to Teach with Doug at UIC. Chris and Doug were one, both practices informing the others.
Doug was the only practitioner in Chicago with a strong ethos and when archinect post group him with other 'young guns' in Chicago they were wrong - Doug was miles above them all - His work was grounded with ethical principal that no other firm, NO FIRM IN CHICAGO begins to engage no matter what marketing they put forth. He lived that life in the fullest.
I just arrived back in Chicago yesterday to work at the University of Chicago for a month - one of Doug's favorite projects, the Art Museum is located here.
It is truly a sad day for design world wide.
I will miss you Doug - Love and Kisses - keep an eye on us all.
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