John Portman - Definition and Overview

John C. Portman, Jr. (born December 4, 1924) is an American architect, sculptor, and developer known for creation of the multi-storied atrium hotel. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, home to much of his work, he graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1950.

Portman is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

Important buildings include:

• Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, Georgia
• Peachtree Center, Atlanta, Georgia
• Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan
• Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, California
• SunTrust Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia

Awards

• Award for Excellence for Embarcadero Center - Urban Land Institute, 1984
• Silver Medal Award for Innovative Design - Atlanta Chapter, American Institute of Architects, 1980
• AIA Medal for Innovations in Hotel Design - National American Institute of Architects, 1978

External links

• http://www.portmanusa.com/