Background
Franzen, Ulrich J. was born on January 15, 1921 in Rhineland, Germany. Son of Erik and Elizabeth (Hellersberg) Franzen.
Franzen, Ulrich J. was born on January 15, 1921 in Rhineland, Germany. Son of Erik and Elizabeth (Hellersberg) Franzen.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Williams College, 1942; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Williams College, 1972; Master in Architecture, Harvard University, 1949.
Designer, I.M. Pei & Partners, New York City, 1950-1955;
head, Ulrich Franzen & Associations, New York City, since 1955. Visiting critic, professor Washington University, St. Louis, 1960-1961, Yale University, New Haven, 1962-1969, 79, 80, 81, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1961, Columbia University, New York City, 1983, 84. Chairman Architectural Board Review, Rye, New York, 1960-1962.
Member Cincinnati Architectural Board Review, 1964-1966.
Principal works include Alley Theatre, 1968 (American Institute of Architects honor 1970), Agronomy Building, 1970 (American Institute of Architects honor 1971), Christensen Hall, 1970 (American Institute of Architects honor 1972), Harlem School of Arts, 1982, Hunter College New York City, 1983, Philip Morris World Headquarters, 1984, Whitney Museum Branch, 1984, Champion International World Headquarters with Whitney Museum Branch, 1985.
With United States Army, 1943-1945. Fellow American Institute of Architects (Thomas Jefferson award). Member American Institute of Architects (gold medal New York chapter), Architectural League New York (president 1968-1970, board directors since 1962), New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (commissioner 1992-1996), Century Association.
Married Joan Cummings, May, 1942 (divorced 1962). Children— Peter, David, April. Married Josephine Laura Hughes, September 2, 1980.