Overview
- Robert A.M. Stern’s death was announced Thursday by RAMSA, which said he died at home and did not specify a cause.
- He founded Robert A.M. Stern Architects in 1969 and became known for a contextual, historically informed design philosophy.
- Signature projects include 15 Central Park West in Manhattan, the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, and the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
- Stern served as dean of the Yale School of Architecture from 1998 to 2016, shaping generations of architects.
- His long relationship with Disney included resorts, studio facilities, and a board seat from 1992 to 2003, drawing tributes from Bob Iger and Michael Eisner.