Charles Burchard

Background

Burchard, Charles was born on June 27, 1914 in New York City. Son of Carl and Mary (Jahn) Burchard.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1938; Master in Architecture (Nelson Robinson fellow 1940-1941), Harvard University, 1940.

Career

Assistant professor architecture, Harvard University, 1946-1953; Fulbright senior fellow, visiting lecturer, Architectural Association, School Architecture, London, 1950-1951; private practice, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1946-1953; senior partner, A.M. Kinney Associates-Charles Burchard, Cincinnati, 1953-1963; dean, College Architecture and Urban Studies, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1964-1981; University Distinguished professor, College Architecture and Urban Studies, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, since 1966; architectural and educational consultant, since 1981. Consultant A.M. Kinney Associates, 1964-1968, District of Columbia Redevelopment Land Agency, 1966-1968, Study Profession Landscape Architecture, 1969-1971. Member international overseas initiated study program Virginia Poly Institute and State University, since 1966.

Mem.spl. study committee for selection architects and engineers General Services Administration, 1972-1974. Consultant National Architectural Restructuring Study, 1973-1974. Member National Architectural Accrediting Board, 1974-1978.

Professional advisory Government Relocation Center Competition, Fairfax County, Virginia, 1979.

Achievements

• Charles Burchard has been listed as a notable Architect, college dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advisory county Princeton School Architecture and Planning, 1974-1978. Member alumni county Harvard Graduate School Design, 1972. Member Commonwealth ofVa.

Laureate Commission, 1977-1978. Trustee Roanoke Fine Arts Center. Fellow American Institute of Architects (national education and research committee 1967-1969, director Virginia, Executive Committee, commissioner for education, county on licensing and education 1969-1971).

Member Architectural Association (London), Virginia Association Professions (education committee), Association Collegiate Schools Architecture (treasurer 1967-1969, president 1969-1971, director. Life member), Tau Sigma Delta, Alpha Rho Chi (national president 1979-1980), Omicron Delta Kappa. M C.

Connections

Married Helen Schwob, August 7, 1943 (deceased June 1985). Children: Linda Sue, Thomas Kirk, Peter. Married Deborah Harris, January 17, 1989.

Father:

Carl Burchard

Mother:

Mary (Jahn) Burchard

Spouse:

Deborah Harris

Spouse:

Helen Schwob

child:

Peter Burchard

child:

Linda Sue Burchard

child:

Thomas Kirk Burchard