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Helmut Jahn obituary

Helmut Jahn obituary Oliver Wainwright © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Radharc Images/Alamy Standing on a corner of downtown Chicago as a dazzling rocket ship of mirrored glass and salmon pink steel, the James R Thompson Center, more than any other building, encapsulates the flamboyant oeuvre of the German-American architect Helmut Jahn, who has died aged 81 in a cycling accident. The glitzy government building, originally known as the State of Illinois Center, is a fitting monument to the larger than life architect, as exuberant as it is divisive. The big budget project drew fierce criticism when it was completed in 1985. It was described as “a chunky wedge of little grace or elegance” by the critic of the Chicago Tribune; the colour palette of pink and turquoise reminded the New York Times critic of “cheap commercial buildings of the 1950s, bus stations and suburban schools”. Plagued by practical issues – including an ice-based cooling sy

In New York, an impeachable offense is whatever the Legislature wants it to be

Gov. Andrew Cuomo. | Spencer Platt/Pool Photo via AP In New York, an impeachable offense is whatever the Legislature wants it to be ALBANY While the U.S. Constitution says that an impeachable offense involves “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors,” there’s no such definition in New York s constitution. So, then, what is an impeachable offense in the Empire State? Debate on that question has usually been limited to wonky discussions in law journals and forgotten legislative hearings. But there’s a decent chance that it could soon become the only question that matters in state politics.

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POLITICO Get the New York Playbook newsletter Email Sign Up By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Presented by the Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs Here s a scenario that could play out in the coming weeks: the various state and federal investigations into Gov. Andrew Cuomo could determine he’s acted inappropriately, but lack the proof needed to take further action against him. All eyes and especially those of the governor’s critics would very likely turn to the Assembly, which has launched an impeachment investigation into the governor.

Helmut Jahn, bold German-American architect, killed in bicycle crash at 81

Helmut Jahn, bold German-American architect, killed in bicycle crash at 81 Staff Reports and News Services Helmut Jahn, a prominent German-American architect whose designs included a cathedral-like state government building in Chicago and a 61-story skyscraper of blue glass and steel in Philadelphia, died May 8 when two vehicles hit the bicycle he was riding in Campton Hills, Ill. He was 81. Mr. Jahn was struck Saturday afternoon while riding north on a village street in the far west suburbs of Chicago. In a news release, Campton Hills Police Chief Steven Miller said Mr. Jahn failed to stop at a stop sign before being struck by the two vehicles, headed in opposite directions. He was pronounced dead at the scene.