Author Profile: Hans Roegele

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Hans Roegele was born and raised in New York City, where truly the best bagels on the planet are found. He earned a bachelors in history and architecture from the University of Virginia, and a Masters in Architecture from the University of Notre Dame. He has traveled to South and Central America and Europe, where his first activity is to find the cafe with the best tea and honey. Hans Roegele has been an independent designer, working on projects such as affordable housing, shopping centers, and residences. He has been employed by firms specializing in international resorts, luxury residences, and ecclesiastical work. His business has taken him from Morocco to Paris.
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The Momentary Quiet
By Hans Roegele
Posted in Architecture, Lives on 2 December 2009
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Architect Hans Roegele was in the Middle East from September to early November, and he sends this dispatch.

Small Towns with Big Plans
By Hans Roegele
Posted in Urban Planning on 8 July 2009
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A courthouse town in the Texas panhandle strives to remake itself as a vacation center – a destination for urbanites on weekend flight. But will it work?

The Concrete First Ladies of DFW
By Hans Roegele
Posted in Architecture, Art, Ideas, Urban Planning, _ on 8 May 2009
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There is such a concentration of great buildings and parks by famous modernists in Dallas and Fort Worth that many architects make a pilgrimage to see them at least once in their lifetime, and often return elated, surprised and wanting to have a go themselves. However, one unexpected result may be “Prima donna” building syndrome.