Karl Fischer (architect)
| Karl Fischer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1949 Hungary |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Karl Fischer Architect and Karl Ficher PLLC |
In 2003, Karl Fischer oversaw the conversion of the Williamsburg, Brooklyn Gretsch factory building to condos.
Karl Fischer is an architect with practices in Montreal, Canada and New York City.[1]
Career and firm
A graduate of McGill University, with both Bachelor of Science in Architecture (1971) and Bachelor of Architecture (1972) degrees,[2] 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.[3][4]
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."[2]
Works
Completed
- Gretsch Building (2003) – Conversion of a former Gretsch Musical Instruments factory into 130 luxury condominium units (60 Broadway, Williamsburg, Brooklyn).[5][6]
- 20, 30 & 50 Bayard Street (2005–07) – Locally known as "Karl Fischer Row" or "Hot Karl 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.[3][5]
- Park Plaza (2002) – New $40-million, six-building development at 523 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 182 apartment units, designed for Hasidic residents.[7]
- The Powerhouse (2005–07) – Residential conversion and 4 story addition to a former Pennsylvania Railroad power station in Long Island City, Queens.[8]
- Schaffer Landing (2005) – New 350 unit, 530,000-square-foot (49,000 m2) residential development on the East River in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, comprising one 25-story tower and one 15-story tower.
Works in progress
- 100 Luquer Street – new 11-story residential building in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
- 100 Parkside Avenue – new 270-unit mixed condo/rental building in Prospect Park South, Brooklyn on the site of the former Caledonian Hospital.[9]
- Tom Condos, Montreal
References
- ↑ "NY’s most loathed architect: It’s Karl Fischer, designer of glass boxes", New York Post, November 7, 2011
- 1 2 Undergraduate Scholarships Awards 2005/06, McGill University, retrieved 2008-02-23
- 1 2 kfarchitect.com, retrieved 2007-11-30
- ↑ Elkies, Lauren (2007-11-21), "As Brooklyn grows, so does architect Karl Fischer", The Real Deal, retrieved 2008-02-07
- 1 2 Bahney, Anna (2005-03-20), "Williamsburg Reinvented", The New York Times
- ↑ Garbarine, Rachelle (2003-05-16), "Residential Real Estate; More Condominiums Take Shape in Williamsburg", New York Times
- ↑ Oser, Alan S. (2002-04-28), "Williamsburg: More Housing, Higher Prices", New York Times
- ↑ Vandam, Jeff (2005-02-06), "A Famed Skyline Fixture, Standing Tall Another Day", The New York Times
- ↑ Rubinstein, Dana (2011-04-25). "Condo Project Comes Alive". The Wall Street Journal.
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