Background
Florian, Friedrich Gartler St. was born on December 21, 1932 in Graz, Austria. Son of Friedrich and Anna Maria (Prassl) G. came to the United States, 1967, naturalized, 1973.
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Florian, Friedrich Gartler St. was born on December 21, 1932 in Graz, Austria. Son of Friedrich and Anna Maria (Prassl) G. came to the United States, 1967, naturalized, 1973.
Master in Architecture, University Graz, 1958. Master of Science in Architecture, Columbia University, New York City, 1962. Doctor of Fine Arts honoris causa (honorary), Rhode Island College, Kingston, 2005.
Doctor of Fine Arts honoris causa (honorary), Brown University, Providence, 2006.
Instructor architecture, Columbia University, New York City, 1962-1963; assistant professor, Rhode Island School Design, Providence, 1963-1970; associate professor, Rhode Island School Design, 1974-1977; professor architecture, Rhode Island School Design, since 1980; chairman division architectural studies, Rhode Island School Design, 1977-1978; dean of architecture, Rhode Island School Design, 1978-1988; chief critic European Honors Program, Rhode Island School Design, Rome, 1991-1993. Visiting associate professor Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, 1970-1971, 74-75. Principal St. Florian Associates, architects, Providence, since 1978.
Member American Institute of Architects (elevated college fellows, 2008).
Married Livia Campanella, January 12, 1967. Children: Alisia, Ilaria.