Glenn Gissler
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Glenn Gissler is an award-winning American
interior designer, based in New York
, NY. He is the president and sole proprietor of Glenn Gissler Design, Inc., and has earned widespread acclaim for residential and office projects that fuse his clients’ personalities and spatial needs with his longstanding expertise in interiors, architecture and art.
, in 1957, and was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
. By age 11, he had begun to explore the world of art and design through enrollment in a variety of painting courses – the commencement of a lifelong mission to experience art and design first-hand as frequently as possible. By the mid 1970s, Gissler began receiving formal training in interior design at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and commenced professional-level involvement in the field through work with the Board of the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation.
Gissler attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, transferring to the Boston Architecture Center (now known as Boston Architectural College
) for a period of two years and ultimately attending the Rhode Island School of Design
from 1980-1984. He graduated with degrees in both Fine Arts and Architecture, and is listed as a notable alumnus of the architecture department.
– generally focusing on office and high-end residential projects – and joined the American Society of Interior Designers
in 1985. He established Glenn Gissler Design, Inc. in 1987.
Gissler's approach to interior design borrows heavily from his training in architecture, as well as his interests in 20th century art, fashion, literature and sociology, and in objects as cultural artifacts. He unites architectural concepts with carefully considered applications of furnishings, fabrics and lighting, ultimately creating environments built around his clients’ personalities. Gissler’s notable clients include fashion designer Michael Kors
, comedy club impresario Caroline Hirsch (of Caroline's on Broadway) and elite members of the business, financial, law and entertainment communities.
In addition to his work with his Glenn Gissler Design, Inc., Gissler offers educational instruction as a visiting critic at the Rhode Island School of Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology
and the Parsons School of Design. He also sits on the Board of Governors of the Rhode Island School of Design Museum
, and has taken a strong lead in building the institution’s collection of 20th century design through donations of objects by influential designers including Ettore Sottsass
, Russell Wright, Aldo Rossi
, Christopher Dresser
and Raymond Loewy
.
Since 1995, Gissler has been a member of the Designers Collaborative, a New York-based network of leading interior design professionals that works together to share ideas, news and trends that affect the industry.
United States
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interior designer, based in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, NY. He is the president and sole proprietor of Glenn Gissler Design, Inc., and has earned widespread acclaim for residential and office projects that fuse his clients’ personalities and spatial needs with his longstanding expertise in interiors, architecture and art.
Early life and education
Gissler was born in Lake Forest, IllinoisLake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest is an affluent city located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The city is south of Waukegan along the shore of Lake Michigan, and is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area and the North Shore. Lake Forest was founded around Lake Forest College and was laid out as a town in...
, in 1957, and was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
. By age 11, he had begun to explore the world of art and design through enrollment in a variety of painting courses – the commencement of a lifelong mission to experience art and design first-hand as frequently as possible. By the mid 1970s, Gissler began receiving formal training in interior design at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and commenced professional-level involvement in the field through work with the Board of the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation.
Gissler attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, transferring to the Boston Architecture Center (now known as Boston Architectural College
Boston Architectural College
Boston Architectural College , formerly known as the Boston Architectural Center, is New England's largest independent college of spatial design. It offers first-professional bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and design studies...
) for a period of two years and ultimately attending the Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhode Island School of Design is a fine arts and design college located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1877. Located at the base of College Hill, the RISD campus is contiguous with the Brown University campus. The two institutions share social, academic, and community resources and...
from 1980-1984. He graduated with degrees in both Fine Arts and Architecture, and is listed as a notable alumnus of the architecture department.
Career
Gissler began his professional career in the New York offices of interior designer Juan Montoya. He later worked as an interior designer for acclaimed architect Rafael VinolyRafael Viñoly
Rafael Viñoly is an Uruguayan architect living in the United States.-Biography:He was born in Montevideo, Uruguay to Román Viñoly Barreto, and Maria Beceiro ....
– generally focusing on office and high-end residential projects – and joined the American Society of Interior Designers
American Society of Interior Designers
The American Society of Interior Designers is the oldest and largest professional association for interior designers. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate...
in 1985. He established Glenn Gissler Design, Inc. in 1987.
Gissler's approach to interior design borrows heavily from his training in architecture, as well as his interests in 20th century art, fashion, literature and sociology, and in objects as cultural artifacts. He unites architectural concepts with carefully considered applications of furnishings, fabrics and lighting, ultimately creating environments built around his clients’ personalities. Gissler’s notable clients include fashion designer Michael Kors
Michael Kors
Michael Kors is an American fashion designer. He is best known for designing classic American sportswear for women.-Personal life:...
, comedy club impresario Caroline Hirsch (of Caroline's on Broadway) and elite members of the business, financial, law and entertainment communities.
In addition to his work with his Glenn Gissler Design, Inc., Gissler offers educational instruction as a visiting critic at the Rhode Island School of Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Institute of Technology
The Fashion Institute of Technology, generally known as FIT, is a State University of New York college of art, business, design, and technology connected to the fashion industry, with an urban campus located on West 27th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of...
and the Parsons School of Design. He also sits on the Board of Governors of the Rhode Island School of Design Museum
Rhode Island School of Design Museum
Rhode Island School of Design Museum is a prominent art museum in Providence, Rhode Island affiliated with the well-known Rhode Island School of Design...
, and has taken a strong lead in building the institution’s collection of 20th century design through donations of objects by influential designers including Ettore Sottsass
Ettore Sottsass
Ettore Sottsass was an Italian architect and designer of the late 20th century. His body of designs included furniture, jewellery, glass, lighting and office machine design.-Early career:...
, Russell Wright, Aldo Rossi
Aldo Rossi
Aldo Rossi was an Italian architect and designer who accomplished the unusual feat of achieving international recognition in four distinct areas: theory, drawing, architecture and product design.-Early life:...
, Christopher Dresser
Christopher Dresser
Christopher Dresser was an English designer and design theorist, now widely known as one of the first and most important, independent, designers and was a pivotal figure in the Aesthetic Movement, and a major contributor to the allied Anglo-Japanese branch of the Movement; both originated in...
and Raymond Loewy
Raymond Loewy
Raymond Loewy was an industrial designer, and the first to be featured on the cover of Time Magazine, on October 31, 1949. Born in France, he spent most of his professional career in the United States...
.
Since 1995, Gissler has been a member of the Designers Collaborative, a New York-based network of leading interior design professionals that works together to share ideas, news and trends that affect the industry.
Media coverage
Gissler and his work have been featured in both print and television publications, including the following:- In Style Magazine
- ELLE Décor
- New York Observer
- Town & Country
- ROBB REPORT Home Entertainment & Design
- New York Observer
- House Beautiful
- House & Garden
- House Beautiful
- New York Magazine