James Hamilton Kolker

Background

Kolker, James Hamilton was born on October 27, 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Melvin Ira and Cynthia Weisman Kolker.

Education

Bachelor, Columbia University, New York City, 1984. Master of Architecture, Columbia University, New York City, 1986.

Career

Architectural intern Venturi, Scott Brown and Associate, Philadelphia, 1986—1990. Architect Arkkitehtitoimisto Pekka Salminen, Helsinki, Finland, 1990—1991, Venturi, Scott Brown and Associate, 1991—1992, associate, 1992—1994, senior associate, 1994—1999, managing director, 1999—2004, principal, since 2004. Design committee member Germantown Jewish Centre, Philadelphia, since 1996.

Design committee chair Hopkinson House, since 2003.

Achievements

• James Hamilton Kolker has been listed as a notable architect by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Institute of Architects (certified architect 1992).

Interests

• Travel, design, art.

Connections

Father:

Melvin Ira

Mother:

Cynthia Weisman Kolker