Architectural firm funds LUMA library
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| John and Deborah Lahey represent the architectural firm of Solomon Cordwell Buenz, which has generously funded the new LUMA library. |
Solomon Cordwell Buenz were the architects for LUMA, as well as for Baumhart Hall (see page 11), Quinlan Life Sciences Center, Regis Hall, and Simpson Living-Learning Center. The Solomon Cordwell Buenz Sacred Art and Architecture Library is slated to open in 2007 along with the reinstalled D’Arcy Collection (see page 32).
“With all the new energy Father Garanzini has brought to Loyola, we wanted to give something extra back,” says John Lahey, the firm’s managing principal and a member of the Loyola Council of Regents. His wife, Debbie, is a member of the LUMA board of directors, and their daughter, Mary, received a BA degree from Loyola in May.
“We felt the library was an especially good choice because it focuses on art and architecture,” Mr. Lahey continues. “It’s nice to be able to support the museum in a way that’s special to us.”
“We’re grateful to Solomon Cordwell Buenz and the Laheys for their continuing support of Loyola and LUMA,” says Lisa Torgerson, LUMA director of development, who notes that an important aspect of the gift will be the acquisition of books to be overseen by Director of Cultural Affairs Pamela Ambrose.