Karl Fischer (architect)
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| Name | Karl Fischer |
| Nationality | Canadian |
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| Practice name | Karl Fischer Architect |
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Karl Fischer is an architect with practices in Montreal, Canada and New York City.
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[edit] Career and firm
A graduate of McGill University, with both Bachelor of Science in Architectecture (1971) and Bachelor of Architecture (1972) degrees[1], Fischer established his Canadian practice in 1984. An office in New York City was established in 1999. Fischer is licensed in both Canada and the United States.[2][3]
Fischer and his wife Pamela have funded the CA$2,000 Karl Fischer Scholarship at McGill University, for students who have "...demonstrated excellence in the development of pragmatic solutions to architectural problems."[1]
[edit] Works
[edit] Completed
- 20, 30 & 50 Bayard Street (2005-07) - Locally known as "Karl Fischer Row", these multifamily buildings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn rise high over the southern edge of McCarren Park. 20 Bayard is a new 17 story building with 56 units, 30 Bayard is a new 12 story building with 40 units, and 50 Bayard is a 4 story renovation and 6 story addition with 70 units.[2][4]
- The Gretsch Building (2005) - Converson of a former Gretsch Musical Instruments factory into 130 luxury condominum units (60 Broadway, Williamsburg, Brooklyn).[4][5]
- Park Plaza (2002) - New $40-million, six-building development at 523 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 182 apartment units, designed for Hasidic residents.[6]
- The Powerhouse (2005-07) - Residential conversion and 4 story addition to a former Pennsylvania Railroad power station in Long Island City, Queens.[7]
- Schaffer Landing (2005) - New 350 unit, 530,000 square foot residential development on the East River in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, comprised of one 25-story tower and one 15-story tower.
[edit] Works in progress
- 100 Luquer Street - new 11-story residential building in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
[edit] External references
[edit] References
- ^ a b Undergraduate Scholarships Awards 2005/06, McGill University, <http://coursecalendar.mcgill.ca/scholarships2005-06/Scolarships2005-06-1-5.html>. Retrieved on 23 February 2008
- ^ a b kfarchitect.com. Retrieved on 2007-11-30.
- ^ Elkies, Lauren (2007-11-21), “As Brooklyn grows, so does architect Karl Fischer”, The Real Deal, <http://www.therealdeal.net/breaking_news/2007/11/21/1195682353.php>. Retrieved on 7 February 2008
- ^ a b Bahney, Anna (2005-03-20), “Williamsburg Reinvented”, New York Times, <http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A04E2DB103CF933A15750C0A9639C8B63>
- ^ Garbarine, Rachelle (2003-05-16), “Residential Real Estate; More Condominiums Take Shape in Williamsburg”, New York times, <http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C07E5D6163EF935A25756C0A9659C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all>
- ^ Oser, Alan S. (2002-04-28), “Williamsburg: More Housing, Higher Prices”, New York Times, <http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A05EFDF173EF93BA15757C0A9649C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=4>
- ^ Vandam, Jeff (2005-02-06), “A Famed Skyline Fixture, Standing Tall Another Day”, New York Times, <http://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/06/nyregion/thecity/06smok.html>
