"Powerful force" Ellen van Loon steps down from OMA
Dutch studio OMA has announced that its long-standing partner Ellen van Loon is leaving after 26 years to "enter a new phase in her life".
Van Loon joined OMA in 1998 and became a partner in 2002, working on projects including the iconic CCTV Headquarters in Beijing, De Rotterdam "vertical city" development and, more recently, Aviva Studios events space in Manchester.
Above: Ellen van Loon is stepping down from OMA. Photo by Frans Strous, courtesy of OMA. Top: her projects at the studio include the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing. Photo by Philippe Ruault
OMA announced Van Loon's retirement on its website earlier this week, stating that she decided to leave the studio to free up more time to begin a new chapter in her life. Before her leave, she was the only woman out of eight partners at the studio.
She worked on the De Rotterdam complex while at OMA
"After 26 years of working with us, Ellen has indicated that she wishes to enter a new phase in her life in which she will have more time to herself," said OMA.
"It goes without saying that we deeply regret her decision," the studio continued. "Ellen has been a trusted colleague and powerful force within our firm for decades. She also is, and will remain, a dear friend to all of us."
Read: OMA unveils Manchester's flexible cultural event space Aviva Studios
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