Harley Swedler
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Harley Swedler is a New York-based architect, designer and author.
, Canada
in 1962. Swedler earned a B.Arch. degree from Carleton University
in Ottawa. Upon completing his studies, in Canada and Italy, Swedler worked at the offices of Pasanella and Klein, where he was involved in the renovation of Joan Rivers
' Manhattan pied-a-terre. He completed his licensing requirements while working at Richard Meier
and Partners Architects on projects in Europe and North America. Upon becoming a New York State registered professional, Swedler opened his own design atelier in Tribeca
. He began creating functional art objects for private collectors, and his pieces were noted in The New York Times
and international design magazines. His work was acquired by the Jewish Museum
for its permanent collection. A line of housewares was later introduced under the Harley label, sold at the Guggenheim Museum
shops, Fred Segal
and Nordstroms.
Harley eventually relocated his studio to his Long Island home. The glass and steel JAM House was reviewed in Interior Design magazine and Martha Stewart Living
.
While volunteering his time as an architect for the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village
(ASYV) in Rwanda
, Swedler wrote a blog detailing his experiences in East Africa. In the course of writing a book about breast cancer
, he became actively involved with Susan G. Komen for the Cure
(SGK), a breast cancer advocacy and outreach organization partnered with the Joint Distribution Committee project in Rwanda. In 2008 Swedler was honored as the Susan G. Komen 'Co-Survivor' for his literary efforts in putting out a male perspective on the effects of breast cancer on women and their families.
Harley Swedler works as an architect, designer, artist, filmmaker, and in-house caterer for photo shoots. A website devoted to his work details his ongoing projects.
Biography
Harley Swedler was born in OttawaOttawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in 1962. Swedler earned a B.Arch. degree from Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
in Ottawa. Upon completing his studies, in Canada and Italy, Swedler worked at the offices of Pasanella and Klein, where he was involved in the renovation of Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers is an American comedian, television personality and actress. She is known for her brash manner; her loud, raspy voice with a heavy New York accent; and her numerous cosmetic surgeries...
' Manhattan pied-a-terre. He completed his licensing requirements while working at Richard Meier
Richard Meier
Richard Meier is an American architect, whose rationalist buildings make prominent use of the color white.- Biography :Meier is Jewish and was born in Newark, New Jersey...
and Partners Architects on projects in Europe and North America. Upon becoming a New York State registered professional, Swedler opened his own design atelier in Tribeca
TriBeCa
Tribeca is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York in the United States. Its name is an acronym based on the words "Triangle below Canal Street", and is properly bounded by Canal Street, West Street, Broadway, and Vesey Street...
. He began creating functional art objects for private collectors, and his pieces were noted in The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
and international design magazines. His work was acquired by the Jewish Museum
Jewish Museum (New York)
The Jewish Museum of New York, an art museum and repository of cultural artifacts, is the leading Jewish museum in the United States. With over 26,000 objects, it contains the largest collection of art and Jewish culture outside of museums in Israel. The museum is housed at 1109 Fifth Avenue, in...
for its permanent collection. A line of housewares was later introduced under the Harley label, sold at the Guggenheim Museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a well-known museum located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, United States. It is the permanent home to a renowned collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern, and contemporary art and also features special exhibitions...
shops, Fred Segal
Fred Segal
Fred Segal is an upscale Los Angeles, California based clothing retailer. There are currently two Fred Segal stores: one in Hollywood and the other in Santa Monica....
and Nordstroms.
Harley eventually relocated his studio to his Long Island home. The glass and steel JAM House was reviewed in Interior Design magazine and Martha Stewart Living
Martha Stewart Living
Martha Stewart Living is a magazine and a television show featuring entertaining and home decorating guru Martha Stewart. Both the magazine and the television program focus on the domestic arts. Martha Stewart Living began as a quarterly magazine in 1990, published by Time Inc..and is currently...
.
While volunteering his time as an architect for the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village
Youth village
A youth village is a boarding school model first developed in Mandate Palestine in the 1930s to care for groups of children and teenagers fleeing the Nazis...
(ASYV) in Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
, Swedler wrote a blog detailing his experiences in East Africa. In the course of writing a book about breast cancer
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
, he became actively involved with Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, formerly known as The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, often referred to as simply Komen, is the most widely known, largest and best-funded breast cancer organization in the US....
(SGK), a breast cancer advocacy and outreach organization partnered with the Joint Distribution Committee project in Rwanda. In 2008 Swedler was honored as the Susan G. Komen 'Co-Survivor' for his literary efforts in putting out a male perspective on the effects of breast cancer on women and their families.
Harley Swedler works as an architect, designer, artist, filmmaker, and in-house caterer for photo shoots. A website devoted to his work details his ongoing projects.