Helmut Jahn was celebrated for his forward-looking approach to technology and his elegant, reductionist aesthetic. His work earned major international awards and has been exhibited worldwide.

Born in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1940, Jahn studied engineering and architecture at the Technische Hochschule in Munich before moving to Chicago to study at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He joined C.F. Murphy Associates in 1967—later renamed JAHN in his honor—where he developed a remarkable body of work spanning large-scale residential, commercial, and civic architecture. His most iconic designs include the United Terminal at O’Hare International Airport, Berlin’s Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz, Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, the MesseTurm in Frankfurt, One Liberty Place in Philadelphia, 1000M in Chicago, and 50 West in Lower Manhattan.

Jahn tragically passed away in 2021, yet his legacy endures through his numerous accolades and the continued work of the firm. Among his honors are AIA Fellowship (1987), recognition as one of the “Ten Most Influential Living American Architects” (1991), and prestigious lifetime achievement awards from both AIA Chicago and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (2012). The studio JAHN/ proudly carries forward his name and visionary spirit.

Thomas Juul-Hansen’s interiors for 50 West Street epitomize the reductionist style for which he is renowned. Born in Copenhagen, Juul-Hansen emigrated to the United States and, after earning a Master of Architecture from Harvard University, worked as a senior designer at Richard Meier and Partners before founding Thomas Juul-Hansen, LLC.

Known for sophisticated and highly functional interiors, TJH designs feature intricate customization, a muted color palette, and handcrafted elements rendered in natural, energy-efficient materials. Juul-Hansen has worked with both private and commercial clients. His office’s diverse portfolio includes luxury interiors for New York City residential towers (One57, One York), restaurants for world-famous chefs Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Guy Savoy, retail spaces for jeweler David Yurman, plus a wide range of corporate offices and private residences.

“We believe that to succeed in real estate one needs to have a long-term view, be flexible, opportunistic and able to maintain a balanced portfolio in diverse markets.”

As the Founder and guiding force behind Time Equities, Inc., Francis Greenburger has earned a reputation for outstanding integrity and an uncanny ability to foresee changing directions and create value in a variety of real estate markets. Francis lives with his wife, Isabelle and is a devoted father to his four children. He is an active board member in and supporter of, various arts, education and community organizations.