T.J. Gottesdiener
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T.J. Gottesdiener, FAIA, is an architect and Managing Partner of the New York office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). A graduate of Cooper Union
’s Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, Gottesdiener joined SOM in 1980 and was made Partner in 1994. He lives with his wife in New York City; they have one son.
Gottesdiener is committed to enhancing the built environment of New York City and has been responsible for some of SOM’s most complex and challenging projects in Manhattan. Closely involved in the revitalization of Lower Manhattan and the redevelopment of the World Trade Center
site, he has played a major role in the planning and phasing for the design and construction of 13 million square feet of commercial construction in cooperation with agencies responsible for the memorial, cultural, and transportation functions. He was Managing Partner for 7 World Trade Center
, which was completed in 2006, and One World Trade Center (“the Freedom Tower
”), scheduled to be completed in 2012.
Development; the headquarters of the New York Mercantile Exchange in Battery Park City; the 44-story Bear Stearns Headquarters Building in midtown Manhattan; Times Square Site 1, a 1300000 square feet (120,774 m²) office building in the heart of Times Square; and the renovation of the landmark Lever House
building. He is currently working on two of Manhattan’s most high profile projects: the One World Trade Center and the new Moynihan Station. Along with his project responsibilities, Gottesdiener is also responsible for management and operations for SOM’s New York office.
Internationally, he has worked extensively in Brazil (five projects totaling 5 million square feet) and The Philippines (five projects totaling more than 4 million square feet), and current projects in Asia. Other international projects include: the 112-story, 1800 feet (548.6 m)-tall mixed-use Lotte Super Tower
in Seoul, South Korea; a hotel and residential project in Mexico City featuring two towers totaling 840000 square feet (78,038.6 m²); the 36-story AIG office tower in Hong Kong; and the recently opened Tokyo Midtown project in Japan, a mixed-use master plan and development with office, retail, residential, a Ritz-Carlton hotel and museum components totaling over 5000000 square feet (464,515.2 m²). He has also been involved in a range of architecture and interiors projects for financial and corporate clients including the New York Stock Exchange, JP Morgan, Alcoa, Salomon Brothers, and Citibank.
Gottesdiener is also involved in some of the city’s most important real estate and design organizations, such as the Real Estate Board of New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art where he acts as the Vice Chairman of the Real Estate Council, and at his alma mater
, The Cooper Union, where he is an advisor for the Dean Search Committee, among many other community initiatives.
Cooper Union
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, commonly referred to simply as Cooper Union, is a privately funded college in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States, located at Cooper Square and Astor Place...
’s Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, Gottesdiener joined SOM in 1980 and was made Partner in 1994. He lives with his wife in New York City; they have one son.
Career
World Trade Center
The original World Trade Center was a complex with seven buildings featuring landmark twin towers in Lower Manhattan, New York City, United States. The complex opened on April 4, 1973, and was destroyed in 2001 during the September 11 attacks. The site is currently being rebuilt with five new...
site, he has played a major role in the planning and phasing for the design and construction of 13 million square feet of commercial construction in cooperation with agencies responsible for the memorial, cultural, and transportation functions. He was Managing Partner for 7 World Trade Center
7 World Trade Center
7 World Trade Center is a building in New York City located across from the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. It is the second building to bear that name and address in that location. The original structure was completed in 1987 and was destroyed in the September 11 attacks...
, which was completed in 2006, and One World Trade Center (“the Freedom Tower
Freedom Tower
One World Trade Center , more simply known as 1 WTC and formerly known as the Freedom Tower, is the lead building of the new World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan in New York City...
”), scheduled to be completed in 2012.
Summary of Work
Other important New York City projects include the 2600000 square feet (241,547.9 m²) Time Warner CenterTime Warner Center
The Time Warner Center is a mixed-use skyscraper developed by AREA Property Partners and The Related Companies in New York City. Its design, by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, consists of two 750 ft towers bridged by a multi-story atrium containing upscale retail shops...
Development; the headquarters of the New York Mercantile Exchange in Battery Park City; the 44-story Bear Stearns Headquarters Building in midtown Manhattan; Times Square Site 1, a 1300000 square feet (120,774 m²) office building in the heart of Times Square; and the renovation of the landmark Lever House
Lever House
Lever House, designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and located at 390 Park Avenue in New York City, is the quintessential and seminal glass-box skyscraper built in the International style according to the design principles of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Completed in 1952, it was...
building. He is currently working on two of Manhattan’s most high profile projects: the One World Trade Center and the new Moynihan Station. Along with his project responsibilities, Gottesdiener is also responsible for management and operations for SOM’s New York office.
Internationally, he has worked extensively in Brazil (five projects totaling 5 million square feet) and The Philippines (five projects totaling more than 4 million square feet), and current projects in Asia. Other international projects include: the 112-story, 1800 feet (548.6 m)-tall mixed-use Lotte Super Tower
Lotte Super Tower
The Busan Lotte World Tower is a 110-floor, supertall skyscraper project in Busan, South Korea. The tower is planned on a site next to Nampo-dong station on Busan Subway Line 1 and completion is expected in 2015 at earliest, when it will become the sixth tallest building in the world after Burj...
in Seoul, South Korea; a hotel and residential project in Mexico City featuring two towers totaling 840000 square feet (78,038.6 m²); the 36-story AIG office tower in Hong Kong; and the recently opened Tokyo Midtown project in Japan, a mixed-use master plan and development with office, retail, residential, a Ritz-Carlton hotel and museum components totaling over 5000000 square feet (464,515.2 m²). He has also been involved in a range of architecture and interiors projects for financial and corporate clients including the New York Stock Exchange, JP Morgan, Alcoa, Salomon Brothers, and Citibank.
New York
- One World Trade Center, the Freedom TowerFreedom TowerOne World Trade Center , more simply known as 1 WTC and formerly known as the Freedom Tower, is the lead building of the new World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan in New York City...
- 7 World Trade Center7 World Trade Center7 World Trade Center is a building in New York City located across from the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. It is the second building to bear that name and address in that location. The original structure was completed in 1987 and was destroyed in the September 11 attacks...
- Time Warner CenterTime Warner CenterThe Time Warner Center is a mixed-use skyscraper developed by AREA Property Partners and The Related Companies in New York City. Its design, by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, consists of two 750 ft towers bridged by a multi-story atrium containing upscale retail shops...
- Bear StearnsBear StearnsThe Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. based in New York City, was a global investment bank and securities trading and brokerage, until its sale to JPMorgan Chase in 2008 during the global financial crisis and recession...
Headquarters - Times Square Tower
- Lever HouseLever HouseLever House, designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and located at 390 Park Avenue in New York City, is the quintessential and seminal glass-box skyscraper built in the International style according to the design principles of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Completed in 1952, it was...
Renovation - New York Mercantile Exchange
- Random House TowerRandom House TowerThe Random House Tower and Park Imperial is a 52-story mixed use tower in New York City that is used as the headquarters of Random House and a luxury apartment complex called Park Imperial. The book publisher entrance is on Broadway and goes up to 27 floors, while the apartment complex entrance...
Headquarters - 101 Warren Street
- Moynihan Station Redevelopment
International
- Tokyo Midtown, Tokyo, Japan
- AIG TowerAIG TowerThe AIA Central in Hong Kong is a 185 m , 40 storey skyscraper that was completed in 2005...
, Hong Kong - Ben Gurion International AirportBen Gurion International AirportBen Gurion International Airport , also referred to by its Hebrew acronym Natbag , is the largest and busiest international airport in Israel, handling 12,160,339 passengers in 2010...
, Terminal 3 (landside terminal), Tel Aviv, Israel - PhilAm Life Headquarters, Manila, Philippines
- Lotte Super TowerLotte Super TowerThe Busan Lotte World Tower is a 110-floor, supertall skyscraper project in Busan, South Korea. The tower is planned on a site next to Nampo-dong station on Busan Subway Line 1 and completion is expected in 2015 at earliest, when it will become the sixth tallest building in the world after Burj...
, Seoul, Korea - Esentai Park, Esentai, Kazakhstan
- Almaty Financial District, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Civic involvement
Alma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
, The Cooper Union, where he is an advisor for the Dean Search Committee, among many other community initiatives.
- Fellow, American Institute of Architects
- Vice Chairman, Metropolitan Museum of Art Real Estate Council
- Council for Urban Development Mixed Use, Urban Land Institute
- Board member, International Center of Photography
- President’s Advisory Board, Cooper Union
- Member, Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
- Member, Real Estate Board of New York
- Member, Skyscraper Museum
- Honorary Fellow, Philippine Institute of Architects
Education
- Bachelor of Architecture, 1979, Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Cooper UnionCooper UnionThe Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, commonly referred to simply as Cooper Union, is a privately funded college in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States, located at Cooper Square and Astor Place...
- Trinity College, 1973–1975
External links
See also
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
- David ChildsDavid ChildsDavid M. Childs is the Consulting Design Partner at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. He is best known for his redesign of the new One World Trade Center in New York....
- Roger DuffyRoger DuffyRoger Duffy is an American architect, known for rigorous and unconventional approach to design. He currently works as a partner at the firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill...
- William F. Baker (engineer)William F. Baker (engineer)William Frazier Baker, also known as Bill Baker, is an American structural engineer known for engineering the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building/manmade structure....
- Ross WimerRoss WimerRoss Wimer, FAIA is an American architect, known for integrating the rigor and logic of engineering into his designs. He is a design director in the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP and is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects...
- Craig W. HartmanCraig W. HartmanCraig W. Hartman, FAIA is an architect and the Design Partner of the Skidmore, Owings and Merrill San Francisco, California office. His most prominent work includes the Cathedral of Christ the Light for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland. It is the first cathedral in the world built entirely...