Insights: Jack MacAllister, FAIA

Jack MacAllister, FAIA

Starting when he first walked through the doors of the University of Pennsylvania and met Louis Kahn, Jack MacAllister, FAIA, recalls portions of his career, his passion for materials, and his love of the open sea.

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Chapters

  1. Introduction
  2. A Door
  3. Working with Louis Kahn
  4. Jonas Salk
  5. Branching Out
  6. Reality Hits
  7. Collaboration
  8. Traveling the World
  9. Practice Changes
  10. Mentoring
  11. Sampling of Projects

Starting when he first walked through the doors of the University of Pennsylvania and met Louis Kahn, Jack MacAllister, FAIA, recalls portions of his career, his passion for materials, and his love of the open sea.

Throughout his long career, Jack has placed great value on understanding how materials were fabricated and buildings constructed, and of the importance of working directly with clients, allied design professionals and the craftspeople building his creations.

Above all, Jack learned the value of mentorship, as he describes so poignantly in this in-depth interview curated by Tim Culvahouse, FAIA.

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