Norman Pfeiffer, bicoastal architect of civic spaces, dies at 82
Norman Pfeiffer, a bicoastal architect who for more than a half-century restored, re-imagined and created civic spaces that enhanced New York City lan
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Norman Pfeiffer, a bicoastal architect who for more than a half-century restored, re-imagined and created civic spaces that enhanced New York City lan
His global portfolio was dominated by projects that helped revitalize downtown Los Angeles and restore landmarks in New York.
Norman Pfeiffer, an influential Southern California-based architect who founded the precursor to what is now Pfeiffer, a Perkins Eastman Studio, has passed away in Los Angeles after a short battle with illness. Known for his contributions to the cultural and higher-education sectors of the region...
The Seattle-born architect established the Los Angeles office of Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates in 1986 before branching off in 2004 to start Pfeiffer Partners, with major projects including a renovation of L.A.'s landmark Griffith Observatory.
Described as "the antithesis of a starchitect," Norman Pfeiffer contributed to major projects at L.A. venues including Griffith Observatory, LACMA and the Colburn School, among others.