John Portman

John Portman earned his degree in Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology. Portman pioneered the role of Architect-as-Developer by financing, owning, managing and designing major building projects throughout the world. His practice is rooted in the desire to understand and shape the aesthetic as well as the economic dimensions of the urban environment. This innovative approach has generated a prolific body of work. Portman is best known for his urban mixed-use complexes wherein his...See more

John Portman earned his degree in Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology. Portman pioneered the role of Architect-as-Developer by financing, owning, managing and designing major building projects throughout the world. His practice is rooted in the desire to understand and shape the aesthetic as well as the economic dimensions of the urban environment. This innovative approach has generated a prolific body of work. Portman is best known for his urban mixed-use complexes wherein his understanding of people and their response to space translates into enhanced environments. He is the winner of numerous awards in the field of architecture and has also been recognised for his contributions to the world of art. See less