Background
Girard, Alexander Hayden was born on May 24, 1907 in New York City. Son of Carlo Matteo and Lezlie (Cutler) C.
Girard, Alexander Hayden was born on May 24, 1907 in New York City. Son of Carlo Matteo and Lezlie (Cutler) C.
Graduate, Architectural Association, London, 1929. Graduate, Royal School Architecture, Rome, 1931. Graduate, New York University, 1935.
Worked architectural offices, Florence, Rome, London, Paris, New York City. Practice of architecture Florence, 1930-1932, New York City, 1932-1937, Detroit, 1937, Santa Fe, 1953. Design director Textile division Herman Miller, Inc., 1952-1973.
Founder Girard Foundation, 1961. Girard Foundation Collection donated to State of New Mexico, 1978. Girard wing added to Museum International Folk Art, Santa Fe.
Benjamin Franklin fellow Royal Society Arts London. Member American Institute of Architects, Architectural Association London, American Society Interior Designers (life), Architectural League New York (silver medal for design La Fonda del Sol Restaurant 1962).
Married Susan Needham, March, 1936. Children: Sansi, Marshall.