Peter van Dijk, a 2019 honorary degree recipient at Case Western Reserve University, passed away Sept. 7.
Peter van Dijk retired from architecture firm van Dijk, Westlake, Reed Leskosky after more than 35 years as partner in charge of design, but not before leaving his mark on the Cleveland-area landscape. Nationally known, some of van Dijk’s most recognized local projects include Blossom Music Center and A.J. Celebrezze Federal Building. He also led the restoration of historic buildings and spaces in Cleveland and beyond, including the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank and theaters at Playhouse Square.
In addition to being a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), van Dijk received the Gold Medal of the Ohio Chapter of the AIA and was awarded the Cleveland Arts Prize in 1969 and 2016.
A service for van Dijk will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. in Severance Hall.