Gabor Lorant (1930 – April 24, 2005) was a Hungarian architect who specialized in designing earthquake-resistant structures.[1][2] Lorant was a freedom fighter in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.[3][4] He moved to the United States on the invitation of Frank Lloyd Wright.[5] He founded and directed Gabor Lorant Architects, Inc. in the United States. Gabor Lorant Architects is an architectural firm that has designed buildings in 42 states and 3 countries.[4][5]
In 1997, Lorant represented the American Institute of Architects at the "Assuring the Performance of Buildings and Infrastructures" international conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[2] He was the author of "Seismic Design Principles", a technical manual for the construction of earthquake-resistant buildings.[1] In recognition of his contributions to the field, Lorant was granted Fulbright Scholarships in 1999 through to 2005 and was awarded fellowship in the American Institute of Architects.[4][6]
Lorant served as the co-chairman of the Phoenix Mountain Preservation Committee and the chairman of the Phoenix Environmental Commission.[4] He also designed and built his own home near the Phoenix Mountain Preserve in a mid-century modern style.[7] Lorant died in Hungary in 2005. Gabor Lorant Architects, Inc. remains in business. His son, Jan Lorant, is now director of the company. [5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Seismic Design Principles | WBDG - Whole Building Design Guide". www.wbdg.org. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ^ a b Hunter, Regina L. (1999-05-28). "Assuring the Performance of Buildings and Infrastructures: Report of Discussions". Technology.
- ^ "American Institute of Architects" (PDF). May 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Gabor Lorant Obituary". The Arizona Republic.
- ^ a b c "Profile". Gabor Lorant Architects Inc. 23 December 2014. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ^ "Library of Arkansas Special Collections: Fulbright Directories" (PDF). 2001.
- ^ "The Lorant House".