Jordan Gruzen
American architect (1934–2015)
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Jordan L. Gruzen (April 5, 1934 – January 27, 2015) was an American architect.[1][2][3][4]
Jordan L. Gruzen | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 5, 1934 |
| Died | January 27, 2015 (aged 80) |
| Education | MIT School of Architecture and Planning, University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Gruzen & Partners |
Education and career
Gruzen was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to B. Sumner Gruzen, an architect. He graduated from the MIT School of Architecture and Planning in 1957.[5] He then attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a Master of Architecture degree in 1961. He worked on projects around New York City. In 1962 he joined his father's firm, Kelly & Gruzen. In 1967 he and another associate, Peter Samton, became partners, and the firm was renamed Gruzen & Partners. After the death of the elder Gruzen it became the Gruzen Partnership, and later Gruzen Samton.[6] The firm was acquired by IBI Group in 2009.
Gruzen died of bladder cancer in New York on January 27, 2015.[6]
