Education
Bachelor of Architecture - 1993: University of Idaho
Edwardian and Victorian Studies, “the English eclectic movement” - University of London, Kings College Kensington – 1992
Fine Arts –1987- 1990: Boise State University
Affiliations
880 Westhouse; Board of Directors: 2008-2011
North Plainfield, NJ; Planning Board: 2000-2003
American Institute of Architectural Students, President, U of I 1991-1992
American Institute of Architectural Students, Secretary, U of I 1990-1991
EXPERIENCE
Voorsanger Architects PC, New York, NY
2006 - Present
2006 - PresentManaging Associate / Head of Transportation and Overseas Projects
Responsible for all aspects of projects from client relationship building + marketing to planning + design through construction; including management of the current 25 person office. Directed numerous complex architectural design projects ranging from airport terminal planning, design and management to cultural and high end luxury housing developments around the globe.
Select Projects:
Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport for the Port Authority of NY and NJ: $500mil
The Modernization and Expansion of Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport which encompasses a total of 350.000 square feet of new building, and renovation of approximately 600,000 square feet of existing Terminal with a total construction cost of $500 million dollars and an anticipated completion date of 2014.
The United Arab Emirates National Military Museum: 360,000 sf, 33,500 sm
The UAE requested a cultural icon to commemorate and inspire future generations toward peace, as well as a design signifying their national commitment to sustainability, determination, and a proactive presence. The United Arab Emirates has selected Voorsanger Architects PC for the design of the new National Military Museum.
MUDON (City), Dubai, U.A.E.: GFA: 1.45 Million sf, 135,000 sm
A new city development targeted to carry a population of 46,000 residents was called MUDON. Our section developed as semi dense multi-level luxury apartment housing from reclaimed desert was designed as the “modern” section of this new city and envisioned as open plan modern living for the sophisticate international and Arab communities.
World Trade Center Artifacts Archive for the Port Authority of NY and NJ
Oversaw the documenting and archiving of select building artifacts collected from the World Trade Center site following the tragedies of the 9/11 attacks. Many of these objects are now located at the soon to open 9/11 Memorial Museum or located in other museums around the world.
Corgan Associates, Inc., New York, NY: 2003 – 2005
2003 – 2005Project Manager
Responsible for all aspects of projects from client relationship building + planning + design through construction. Directed numerous complex architectural projects ranging from airport terminal, air cargo planning, design and construction. Other areas of responsibilities and project types included commercial office development, corporate interiors and team mentoring and leadership.
Select Projects:
•JFK Terminals 2 and 3 for Delta Airlines, New York, NY: Planning and Design for a new remote regional jet facility and modernization planning for the exiting Terminals 2 and 3.
JFK Terminals 2 and 3 for Delta Airlines, New York, NY: Planning and Design for a new remote regional jet facility and modernization planning for the exiting Terminals 2 and 3.•Ontario International Airport – LAWA, Ontario, CA: Design and planning for one million square foot air cargo complex.
Ontario International Airport – LAWA, Ontario, CA: Design and planning for one million square foot air cargo complex. •Miami International Airport, Miami, FL: Planning and Design of a new air cargo facility.
Miami International Airport, Miami, FL: Planning and Design of a new air cargo facility. •Office Building, South Boston, MA; Design and Project Manager for the redevelopment of a site within the Boston Marine Industrial Park in South Boston by Cargo Ventures. Phase 1 of this project includes approximately 85,000 SqFt of Warehouse and 100,000 SqFt of Multi-Tenant Office Facilities serving Boston Freight Terminal and related companies.
Office Building, South Boston, MA; Design and Project Manager for the redevelopment of a site within the Boston Marine Industrial Park in South Boston by Cargo Ventures. Phase 1 of this project includes approximately 85,000 SqFt of Warehouse and 100,000 SqFt of Multi-Tenant Office Facilities serving Boston Freight Terminal and related companies. HNTB, Architecture, New York, NY: 1999 – 2003
1999 – 2003Senior Project Manager
Responsible for all aspects of projects from client relationship building + planning + design through construction. Directed numerous complex architectural projects ranging from airport terminal, air cargo planning, design and construction.
Select Projects:
•Rail Link Station at Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ: Design and construction administration services for several architectural finish projects at Newark Liberty International Airport's (EWR) Northeast Corridor AirTrain/Rail Link station including overall station construction. Specific assignments included enclosures and interior finishes to the Rail Link station; interior finishes for the connector - bridge; and a ticketing and baggage check-in facility at the concourse level of the Rail Link station.
Rail Link Station at Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ: Design and construction administration services for several architectural finish projects at Newark Liberty International Airport's (EWR) Northeast Corridor AirTrain/Rail Link station including overall station construction. Specific assignments included enclosures and interior finishes to the Rail Link station; interior finishes for the connector - bridge; and a ticketing and baggage check-in facility at the concourse level of the Rail Link station.•AIRTRAIN Signage program at Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ; Design and coordinated the implementation of wayfinding and identity signage throughout the Airtrain Monorail system at EWR with PENTAGRAM. The regionally designated AirTrain system developed for Newark became the basis of design for John F. Kennedy International Airport enabling easy a single overall identifier.
AIRTRAIN Signage program at Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ; Design and coordinated the implementation of wayfinding and identity signage throughout the Airtrain Monorail system at EWR with PENTAGRAM. The regionally designated AirTrain system developed for Newark became the basis of design for John F. Kennedy International Airport enabling easy a single overall identifier. •Bradley International Airport, Hartford, CT: Managing the planning team on overall Terminal and Concourse expansion planning with design and construction oversight, including aircraft mix parking planning and phasing. Lead the design and management effort in fitting out each Airline operations support facilities and ATO areas; Airlines included Southwest, United, Delta, Northwest and Centennial Airlines.
Bradley International Airport, Hartford, CT: Managing the planning team on overall Terminal and Concourse expansion planning with design and construction oversight, including aircraft mix parking planning and phasing. Lead the design and management effort in fitting out each Airline operations support facilities and ATO areas; Airlines included Southwest, United, Delta, Northwest and Centennial Airlines.•Lehigh Valley International Airport, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility, PA; Designer and Project Manager for a new 13,500-sf four-bay airport rescue and firefighting station.
Lehigh Valley International Airport, Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility, PA; Designer and Project Manager for a new 13,500-sf four-bay airport rescue and firefighting station. •TF Green International Airport: Terminal and Concourse expansion planning, construction oversight, inline checked baggage screening planning.
TF Green International Airport: Terminal and Concourse expansion planning, construction oversight, inline checked baggage screening planning. APA Architects, New York, NY: 1995 – 1999
1995 – 1999Project Architect
Responsible for design and team coordination.
Select Projects:
•Rail Link Station at Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ: Design for the new Newark Liberty International Airport's (EWR) Northeast Corridor AirTrain/Rail Link station.
Rail Link Station at Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ: Design for the new Newark Liberty International Airport's (EWR) Northeast Corridor AirTrain/Rail Link station. •Papago Center, Phoenix, Arizona; Hines Development, office complex in collaboration w/ Allen Richie and Philip Johnson.
Papago Center, Phoenix, Arizona; Hines Development, office complex in collaboration w/ Allen Richie and Philip Johnson.•Design and Planning for several high-rise tower complexes along the Pacific Rim including: Jakarta, Indonesia; New Deli, India; Mumbai, India and Abu Dhabi, UAE
Design and Planning for several high-rise tower complexes along the Pacific Rim including: Jakarta, Indonesia; New Deli, India; Mumbai, India and Abu Dhabi, UAESelected Project List
Museums
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
NATIONAL MILITARY MUSEUM
Abu Dhabi, UAE.
WORLD TRADE CENTER ARCHIVES FOR
THE PORT AUTHORITY NY/NJ
World Trade Center 9/11 Artifacts Storage, documenting and cataloging.
Hanger – JFK International Airport.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14789146
The Grand Egyptian Museum Competition
Ciro, Egypt
Basque Museum
Boise, Idaho
Aviation
NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Terminal B Modernization.
Mid and Upper Level Renovations;
Meeter/ Greeter; Connectors B1 B2 and B3 Expansions; Lower Lever Expansion – Domestic Baggage Claim Expansion
AEROTERM, INC.
Pacific Gateway Cargo Complex
Ontario International Airport - LAWA
Ontario, CA
Tampa Airlines – Cargo Facility
Miami International Airport
Miami, FL
Terminal B Façade Restoration Newark Liberty International Airport Newark, NJ
Airtrain Signage Program at Newark Liberty International Airport Newark, NJ
Building 80 Improvements, Newark Liberty International Airport Newark, NJ
LEHIGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Allentown, PA
Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility
Expansion of Outbound Baggage Facility
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Windsor Locks, CT
New Terminal and Concourse Expansions – Design Team and Construction Oversight, Terminal E and Concourse C
EDS inline checked baggage screening planning and schematic design
Aircraft parking planning and phasing layouts
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Albany, NY
Administration Building Expansion
TF GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Providence, RI
Terminal and Concourse expansion planning
EDS inline checked baggage screening planning and schematic design
ERIE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Erie, PA
Terminal and Concourse expansion planning and EDS inline checked baggage screening planning and schematic design
Airline Specific Projects
DELTA AIR LINES
Terminals 2 and 3 Redevelopment Design Team
JFK International Airport
New York, New York
ATO and Operations
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT
SOUTHWEST AIRLINE
ATO and Operations Bradley International Airport Windsor Locks, CT
Double loaded jet bridge and expanded aircraft parking positions Albany International Airport, Albany, NY
UNITED AIRLINE
ATO and Operations
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
ATO and Operations
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT
CENTENNIAL AIRLINES
ATO and Operations
Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT
Rail
Tri-Rail
Florida
Station Design
Florida High Speed Rail
Orlando to Tampa, Florida
Station Design and Programming
Port Authority NY/NJ
AirTrain Rail Station at Newark Liberty International Airport Newark, NJ
Jamaica Station Queens - Office Tower and Long Island Railroad Station Improvements Jamaica, Queens, NY
Milwaukee Light Rail System
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Station/ System Programming and Schematic Station and Facility Design
THE PORT AUTHORITY NY/NJ
PATH Station – WORLD TRADE CENTER, New York City
Station Improvements 1997
Temporary PATH Station, Workd Trade Center Site, New York City - 2009
Planning/ Redevelopment
BFT Boston Freight Terminal Redevelopment
Programming and design for a half a million SF office/industrial redevelopment complex
Boston. Massachusetts
MMT Mass. Marine Terminal Redevelopment
Programming and design for One million SF office/industrial waterfront redevelopment complex.
Boston. Massachusetts
Corporate
National Bank of Canada
NY Corporate Offices
New York, NY
Computer Associates International
Cafeteria Remodel
Islandia, Long Island, NY
Papago Center, w/ Allen Richie and
Philip Johnson
Office Complex
Phoenix, Arizona
World Trade Center - Tower One
Path Square and Carrefour Improvements for The Port Authority of NYNJ, New York, NY
BUILDING WITH OUR ENVIRONMENT
Building into the environment involves a careful and deliberate approach to design and construction, one that seeks to integrate buildings and infrastructure into the natural landscape in a way that is harmonious and sustainable.
This approach begins with a thorough understanding of the local ecology, including the natural features, plant and animal species, and ecological processes that shape the land. By taking these factors into account, architects and planners can design buildings and infrastructure that are sensitive to the local environment, and that minimize disruption to the natural systems in the area.
Building into the environment also involves the use of sustainable materials and practices, such as green roofs, rainwater harvesting systems, and renewable energy sources. These features help to reduce the environmental impact of construction and operation, while also providing benefits to the local ecosystem and community.
In addition to the environmental benefits, building into the environment can also create a more aesthetically pleasing and livable environment for people. By incorporating green spaces, natural light, and other elements of the natural world into building design, architects and planners can create spaces that are more inviting, healthy, and sustainable.
Finally, building into the environment requires a long-term perspective and a commitment to ongoing maintenance and stewardship. This means monitoring and managing the impact of buildings and infrastructure on the natural landscape, and adapting to changing conditions over time.
In sum, building into the environment is a holistic and sustainable approach to design and construction, one that seeks to create a more harmonious and sustainable relationship between humans and the natural world. By embracing this approach, we can create a more beautiful, healthy, and resilient world for ourselves and future generations.
OUR HISTORY
FISHER REED is proud to continue and enhance Voorsanger Architects' design ethos of creating structures that enhance the natural surroundings and are environmentally responsible.
As a successor to Voorsanger Architects, we have carried forward the fundamental aspect of the firm's philosophy, which takes into account the surrounding landscape, climate, and other natural factors to design buildings that blend seamlessly with their surroundings.
Our commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible design is stronger than ever. We are utilizing even more advanced technologies and materials to minimize the environmental impact of our buildings.
Building on the innovative legacy of Voorsanger Architects, we are creating structures that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also contribute to the well-being of our planet. We believe that good design should not only be visually appealing but also functional, sustainable, and respectful of the natural world.
At FISHER REED, we are dedicated to continuing the tradition of creating innovative, sustainable, and harmonious structures for the benefit of our clients and the environment. We are excited to see the impact that our work will have on creating livable and sustainable cities and communities.
Our commitment to creating site-specific and artistically-inspired designs also stems from our firm's roots. The Studio was founded by artists, designers and architects who had previously worked at Voorsanger Architects, a renowned architectural firm known for its emphasis on creating structures that blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings.
At Voorsanger Architects, the focus was always on designing buildings that not only looked stunning but also had a deep connection with the environment. This approach to architecture influenced our team at FISHER REED, and we continue to carry forward this legacy by creating structures that are not only visually stunning but also sustainable and contextually appropriate.
At FISHER REED, we aim to continue and enhance our design ethos by incorporating a site-specific approach and artistic vision into our designs. We understand that every site is unique, and we strive to create structures that blend seamlessly with their surroundings while being functional, sustainable, and visually striking.
We continue to honor this legacy by incorporating site-specific and artistically-inspired designs into every project we undertake. By doing so, we create structures that are not only beautiful but also sustainable and respectful of their natural surroundings.
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