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Goettsch Partners
About
Goettsch Partners (GP), through a progression of leadership transitions, traces its roots to 1938 when Mies van der Rohe established his design practice in Chicago. GP is an innovative architecture firm with a global perspective, emphasizing a singular design approach across offices in Chicago, Denver and Shanghai.
Focused on combining exceptional design, technical expertise and unmatched service, the firm creates measurable value and environmentally responsible solutions. Services include architecture, interiors, planning and building enclosure design. Diverse projects around the world share a consistent emphasis on bringing bold design clarity to complex challenges.
Fields of Expertise
Architecture
Awards
Videos
30 May 2018
A Generous Public Domain at an Urban Crossroads
The 150 North Riverside site is located prominently at the confluence of the three branches of the Chicago River and less than one block away...
Research
17 October 2016
Façade Construction in China: Journey to Lean Design
There is a recent trend in the construction industry to implement “lean concepts,” a management strategy based upon the Toyota Production System philosophy. While the...
Research
17 October 2016
From Meadows to Megacities: Creating Urban Density in the Pearl River Region
The Greater Pearl River Delta region emerged as a result of China’s 1979 reform policies. Within the last 20 years, the GPRD has grown from...
Associated companies
Lohan Caprile Goettsch Architects (2005)
Lohan Associates (2002)
FCL Associates (1986)
Fujikawa Conterato Lohan & Associates (1982)
The Office of Mies van der Rohe (1975)
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1969)
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| 1 | R&F Guangdong Building | Tianjin | - |
468 m / 1,535 ft |
91 | Residential / Hotel / Office |
Statistics
Most Common Function*
Office (57%)
Most Common Material*
Concrete (48%)
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Based on 54 buildings over 150 m height
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Based on 46 buildings over 150 m height
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Designated Experts
Ctbuh Leaders At Goettsch Partners
CTBUH Height and Data Committee, 2018 – Present
Travis Soberg
Principal & Director of Sustainable Design, Goettsch Partners
CTBUH Awards Future Project Jury, 2024
Paul De Santis
Partner & Co-Design Director, Goettsch Partners
Videos
30 May 2018
A Generous Public Domain at an Urban Crossroads
The 150 North Riverside site is located prominently at the confluence of the three branches of the Chicago River and less than one block away...
17 October 2016
Megacities - Setting the Scene Q&A
Monday, October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. Daniel Safarik, CTBUH; Peter Kindel, Skidmore Owings & Merrill; Travis Soberg, Goettsch Partners, answer questions at the end of...
17 October 2016
From Meadows to Megacities: Creating Urban Density in the Pearl River Region
The Greater Pearl River Delta region emerged as a result of China's 1979 reform policies. Within the last 20 years, the GPRD has grown from...
12 November 2015
Rethinking Office Space Through Creative Design: Al Hilal Bank Tower, Abu Dhabi
James Goettsch, CEO & Partner, Goettsch Partners, speaks at the 14th Annual Best Tall Building Symposium – Session 1 in a presentation entitled "Rethinking Office...
12 November 2015
Interview: Al Hilal Bank Tower
James Goettsch, Chairman and CEO, Goettsch Partners, is interviewed by Chris Bentley regarding the Best Tall Building Featured Finalist, Al Hilal Bank Tower, Abu Dhabi,...
12 November 2015
2015 Awards - Session 1 Q&A
Hiroo Mori, Director & Executive VP, Mori Building, Philip Nikandrov, Chief Architect, Gorproject, James Goettsch, CEO & Partner, Goettsch Partners, Jan Andersson, Senior Advisor, HSB...
26 October 2015
2015 New York Conference - Session 1c - Q&A
Rafael Viñoly, Rafael Viñoly Architects; Richard Cook, COOKFOX Architects; and James Goettsch, Goettsch Partners, answer questions at the end of 2015 New York Conference Session...
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26 October 2015
Urban Open Space - A Tower in the Park and a Park in the Tower
In urban centers dominated by tall buildings, access to outdoor space is important. We will explain how two urban office building developments provide valuable outdoor...
17 September 2014
Interview: Patrick Loughran
Patrick Loughran of Goettsch Partners is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2014 CTBUH Shanghai Conference at the Jin Mao Tower.
16 September 2014
Blades of Steel: Understanding the Limits of Metal Façade Design
Metal claddings frequently skin our tall buildings. They provide the texture and shine that help distinguish one glass tower from the next. Like the fabric...
Research
17 October 2016
Façade Construction in China: Journey to Lean Design
Allan Chung, Gensler; Ivan Mutis, Illinois Institute of Technology
There is a recent trend in the construction industry to implement “lean concepts,” a management strategy based upon the Toyota Production System philosophy. While the...
17 October 2016
From Meadows to Megacities: Creating Urban Density in the Pearl River Region
Travis Soberg, Goettsch Partners
The Greater Pearl River Delta region emerged as a result of China’s 1979 reform policies. Within the last 20 years, the GPRD has grown from...
CTBUH Initiatives Involving Goettsch Partners
CTBUH Chicago Presents: A Panel Discussion on Chicago Building Code Modernization
18 February 2020
The CTBUH Chicago Chapter held for a panel discussion focused on the latest Chicago Building Code Modernization as it relates to high-rise building design.
Tour 110 North Wacker with CTBUH Chicago (Sold Out)
25 July 2019
Join the Chicago Chapter of the CTBUH in exploring the design and construction of 110 North Wacker, an under-construction 57-story office tower.
CTBUH Guangzhou Symposium : Spatial Design
25 January 2019
The CTBUH China Office successfully held a Symposium in Guangzhou revolving around the theme: "Spatial Design: Inside and Outisde of Skyscrapers."
150 North Riverside Holiday Tour
16 December 2016
As an annual tradition, CTBUH HQ staff are given a tour of tall building during their holiday celebrations. This year, the staff visited 150 North Riverside by Goettsch Partners.
CTBUH 2016 Conference Silver Sponsor
16–21 October 2016
Cities to Megacities: Shaping Dense Vertical Urbanism takes place progressively across three Chinese cities: Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong.
Top Company Rankings: The World’s 100 Tallest Buildings
13 October 2016
The Council is pleased to announce the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the list of projects appearing in 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings.
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