Jan Hochstim

Teaching Area:

Design, History of Architecture

Education:

B.S. Architectural Engineering, U. of Miami, 1954
B. Architecture, U. of Illinois, 1958
M.A.-History Art and Architecture, U. of Miami, 1976

Teaching and Administrative Experience:

University of Miami, School of Architecture, Part-time, 1958-1966
University of Miami, School of Architecture, Assistant Professor, 1966-1976
University of Miami, School of Architecture, Associate Professor, 1976-1992
University of Miami, School of Architecture, Professor, 1992-present
University of Miami, School of Architecture, Acting Chair Department, Summer 1973
University of Miami, School of Architecture, Graduate School Faculty, 1993-1999

Licensure:

Registered Architect, State of Florida

Professional Experience:

Private architectural practice in Miami since, 1962. Principal in Hochstim-Krantz Architects
Sample Projects: Pier House Motel, (with Y. Antoniadis), Key West, Grace Church and Sunday
University of Miami Baseball Stadium, (with P. Buisson), University of Miami School Architecture Complex (conversion), Holy Cross Academy and Monastery, South Miami Gymnastic Center Auditorium and Dance Studios, Riverside Baptist Church Chinese Congregation Chapel, and various commercial and residential projects

Academic and Professional Honors:

Woodrow W. Wilson Award for Outstanding Teaching, School of Architecture, 1982-1981

American Institute of Architects Outstanding Concrete Structure in Florida, American Concrete Institute and Florida Concrete and Products Association for the design of the University of Miami Baseball Stadium, 1978

“One of ten most outstanding works of architecture in Miami”, Beth Dunlop, architecture critic for the Miami Herald for the design of conversion of the University of Miami School of Architecture Complex, 1984

Professor of the Year Award, University of Miami School of Architecture, 1999

Education Leadership Award, Miami Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 2002 & 2006

Publications:

Murray I. Mantell, John A. Stevens & Milton E. Reeder: “Jan Hochstim, Illustrator,” Orientation in Engineering, Prentice Hall, 1955
James E. Branch: “Jan Hochstim, Illustrator, Shelter Design Data, Office of the Civil Defense, 1966
Jan Hochstim (Introduction by Vincent Scully), The Paintings and Sketches of Louis I. Kahn, Rizzoli, 1991
Jan Hochstim (Introduction by Beth Dunlop) Florida Modern: Residential Architecture, 1945 – 1970, Rizzoli, 2005

Community Service:

Senator, chair, and member of various University of Miami committees: Building and Grounds, General Education, Board of Trustees Master Planning and Construction
Miami Chapter A.I.A. Intern Development Program Coordinator
Woodrow W. Wilkins Architectural Archives of the Historical Museum of South Florida Advisory Board City of South Miami Environmental and Preservation Board
City of South Miami Specialty Retail District Home Town Plan Advisory Committee
Juror, Broward Chapter A.I.A. Design Awards
City of South Miami Historic Preservation Board