Planning Leadership

Irwin Lowenstein, Case Western Reserve’s advising university architect and president of ReThink Advisors, leads the master-planning process. A registered architect, Lowenstein earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree at Carnegie Mellon University and is a LEED Accredited Professional (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Prior to forming ReThink Advisors in 2008, he was the founder and a principal of Lowenstein Durante Architects for 15 years, where he supervised major projects for the firm. Notable accomplishments included successful projects with the City of Beachwood, Hawken School, The Temple – Tifereth Israel and the Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland.

In addition, Sasaki holds monthly meetings with an Administrative Oversight Committee and a Working Group, both composed of a broad representation of the campus community.