Peter Bohlin

Peter Bohlin is a renowned American architect and the founding principal of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, an architecture firm established in 1965.1 As the President of the firm, Bohlin has played a crucial role in shaping its design philosophy and achieving consistent design excellence.1

Career and Achievements

Peter Bohlin's career spans several decades, during which he has made significant contributions to the field of architecture:

• Founding Principal: He established Bohlin Cywinski Jackson in 1965, originally named Bohlin Powell, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.2
• Firm Expansion: Under his leadership, the firm has grown to include offices in Wilkes-Barre, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, and New York City.2
• Design Philosophy: Bohlin's work is known for its extraordinary aesthetics, responsiveness to place and user, and a quiet intellectual and intuitive rigor.1

Notable Projects

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has worked on a wide range of projects, including:

• Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California
• Adobe Systems in San Francisco, California
• The Barn at Fallingwater for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
• Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Seattle City Hall in Seattle, Washington
• Apple Stores, including the iconic Fifth Avenue location in New York2

Awards and Recognition

Peter Bohlin has received numerous accolades for his contributions to architecture:

• AIA Gold Medal: Awarded in 2010, the highest individual honor from the American Institute of Architects.23
• AIA Architecture Firm Award: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson received this prestigious award in 1994.3
• Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA).2
• Nine AIA National Honor Awards and over 485 regional, national, and international design awards.1

Education and Teaching

• Bachelor of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1954-1959).1
• Master of Architecture from Cranbrook Academy of Art (1959-1961).1
• Served as a guest design critic and visiting professor at various architecture schools.1

Peter Bohlin continues to be actively involved in the firm's design process, leading conceptual design meetings and reviewing design issues throughout projects.1