Background
Polshek, James Stewart was born on February 11, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Alex and Pearl (Beyer) Polshek.
Polshek, James Stewart was born on February 11, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Alex and Pearl (Beyer) Polshek.
Bachelor of Science, Case Western Reserve University, 1951. Master of Architecture, Yale University, 1955.
With, I.M. Pei & Associations, New York City, 1955-1956; With, Ulrich Frazen & Associations, New York City, 1957-1960; With, Westermann & Miller & Associations, New York City, 1960-1961; private practice architecture, New York City, 1962-1980; dean School Architecture and Planning, special advisor to president for designand planning, Columbia University, New York City, 1972-1987; principal, James Stewart Polshek & Partners, New York City, since 1980.
Trustee Municipal Art Society, New York City. Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (1st. vice president 1971, president-elect 1972) Clubs: Yale of New York, Century Association, American Academy of Arts and Letters, 2005.
Married Ellyn May Margolis, June 29, 1952. Children— Peter, Jennifer.