"The pendulum swing between architects seeing themselves as artists or as technicians exacts a high price on the profession. Architects do architecture, which is a very complex thing in itself." - Rafael Viñoly
"My design philosophy is rooted in the development of architectural ideas that are powerful, distinctive, and relevant to the specifics of both program and context." - Rafael Viñoly
"Architecture is a dialogue with the forces of life. In every project, I seek to maximize the opportunity for civic investment with a goal of forming iconic works that fulfill the needs of the client." - Rafael Viñoly
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Charles Blomberg
AIA, NCARB
Director, Partner
New York
1 212 924 5060With more than two decades of experience in design, construction documents, and construction administration for institutional, commercial, and residential work, Charles Blomberg provides extensive technical knowledge and skill to Rafael Viñoly Architects. As Director of Technology, he is involved with the incorporation of structural innovations and oversees all core- and shell-related issues in new construction, including curtain walls, roofing, precast, and structural development and coordination. Additionally, in his role as quality assurance manager, he oversees project specifications, manages project information, and ensures consistent implementation of the firm’s project execution plan. The breadth of his experience has been enriched by his years of working abroad both at Rafael Viñoly Architects and earlier in his career.
His experience encompasses a full range of building types, including offices, museums, libraries, academic buildings, laboratories, hotels, and residences. Several of the projects that he has worked on have received awards, including the prestigious DuPont Benedictus Award, bestowedon the Samsung Jong-ro Tower and the Tokyo International Forum.
When he joined the firm in 1990, Mr. Blomberg was assigned the role of project manager with responsibility for all exteriors and the Glass Hall of the Tokyo International Forum. To accomplish this, he moved to Tokyo for four years, where he coordinated the designs with local architects and managed transactions which were mostly in Japanese.
While working on the Samsung Jong-ro Tower, he traveled to Seoul, South Korea, for extended stays to work on the on the core and shell’s design, construction documents, and construction administration of this 24-story, mixed-use office tower. He also coordinated the design of the retail component.
Mr. Blomberg has also led design development and fabrication of the exterior of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts which was completed in 2002. Similarly, he consulted design teams for the David L. Lawrence ConventionCenter in Pittsburgh and the Bronx County Hall of Justice for the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services. He served as project manager for the Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, for which he was also involved with programming and planning. For the Carl Icahn Laboratory, Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics at Princeton University, he played a major role in the design and development of the cable walls, louvers, and exterior enclosure systems.
Education
Helsinki Institute of Technology, Fulbright postgraduate guest student, 1984-1985
University of Oregon, Bachelor of Architecture, 1982
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Architects
Member, Construction Specifications Institute
Registered Architect in: New York (1987)
Honors and Awards
Fulbright Scholarship, Graduate Study Grant, 1984
AIA Foundation Scholastic Award, 1982
Project Experience
Exterior Systems Coordinator
Project Manager
Technical Advisor on Major Competitions
Lectures
- AIA Colorado Chapter, Convention Keynote
- Amherst College, Urban Systems
- University of Southern California, Use of Glass in Architecture
- General Services Administration, Blast-Resistant Design
- Rhode Island School of Design, National World War II Memorial Competitionlocations
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