Claude-Engle-Obituary

Claude R. Engle III

Washington, District of Columbia

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December 3, 2023
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Washington, District of Columbia

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ENGLE CLAUDE R. ENGLE III It is with very sad hearts that we announce the passing of Claude Engle, peacefully at the age of 85 on December 3, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada. Claude was born on March 30, 1938 in Washington, DC to Claude and Ruth Engle. As a youngster, Claude loved magic, model building,...

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Claude was generous to a fault, a great collaborator and careful mentor to many young architects. He always took the time to listen to younger designers, his clients and the community as well as taking time to explain his thinking, ideas and technique. It must be noted he designed the lighting for the new One World Trade Center, working closely with his son, Claude, and the SOM design team lead by David M. Childs, FAIA.

À Francine, à ses enfants et aux enfants de Claude, Nous avons été attristés d'apprendre que Claude était atteint à la fin de sa vie de la maladie d'Alzheimer et qu'il en est décédé au début du mois de décembre. Quand on pense à tout ce qu'il a accompli tout au long de sa carrière, ses enfants et petits-enfants peuvent être très fiers de lui. En cette période difficile où son absence peut vous causer beaucoup de peine, nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. André Bourbonnière et...