Boris Pogacnik, architect and longtime resident of New Canaan, passed away April 1st in New York City surrounded by his family. He was 75 years old and had been battling cancer. Boris was born in 1942 in Kranj, Slovenia to Leopoldina and Ludvik Pogacnik. He received a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Ljubljana University and went on to earn MAs in Architecture and Urban Planning from Columbia University. While at Columbia, he was the recipient of the prestigious William Kinnes Fellows Memorial Traveling Fellowship for architectural research abroad. Boris began his career in New York City with the nationally prominent architectural firm Ulrich Franzen Associates, and later worked with Edward Barnes and Eliot Noyes Associates. In 1982, he founded his own firm in New Canaan, Boris Pogacnik Architects, to provide architectural, planning, and interior design services to corporations, municipalities, institutions, developers, and private clients. He practiced for over 50 years and was a member of American Institute of Architects. Throughout his long career, Boris designed an impressive and varied portfolio of commercial, institutional, and residential projects. Noteworthy among them are the Consulate and the United Nations Mission for the Republic of Slovenia in New York City, expansion of Hong Kong International Airport’s Cargo Terminal, U.S. headquarters for LBS Bank, luxury hotels for Hyatt Hotels and InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in Europe, bank branches for the Bank of New Canaan, renovation plans for St. Cyril’s Church in New York City, as well as other commercial bank buildings, corporate headquarters, retail properties, and many private residences. His work can be found throughout New York City, New England, Europe, and Asia, and has been featured in numerous professional trade publications and magazines in the U.S. and abroad. Boris was a valuable part of the New Canaan community for over 40 years. He was a member and Centennial President of Rotary International, as well as a member of the New Canaan Historical Commission, New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, New Canaan Men’s Club, Lake Club, Columbia University Alumni Club, and New Canaan Poinsettia Club. He also served as trustee of the New Canaan Society for the Arts. Boris enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid skier and tennis player, and loved classical music. He was respected for his professionalism and well liked for his generosity, sincerity, and kindness. He was loved in the community and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Tatjana, sons Tom and John, daughter-in-law Mariola, granddaughters Sofia and Yana, stepsister Sasha, and several nephews and nieces. The interment was private. Service in celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 20th 2017 at 10:00am at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in New Canaan, followed by a reception at the church’s Stapleton Hall. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Waveny LifeCare Network or a charity of your choice. For online condolences please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com