Integration of expressive glass with architecture
Kenneth Frederick von Roenn, Jr.
Born Louisville, Ky 4/14/1948
Education
Florida State University, BA 1970
Yale University, M. Arch. 1981
(thesis : “ The Primary Modalities of the Relationship Between Art and Architecture : Integration,
Juxtaposition & Synthesis “ )
Employment
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Louisville Art Glass (Penco Studios) 1970-77
Apprentice, General Manager, President
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U of Ky School of Architecture, Lexington, KY 1975-77
Instructor of Art in Architecture courses
von Roenn Studio Group, Branford, CT 1977-83
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Swain School of Design, New Bedford, MA 1983-84
Developer of Art in Architecture Program
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Berry Associates Architects, Louisville, KY 1983-85
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Bailey, Preston, von Roenn Architects, Louisville, KY 1985-1990
Principal
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Architectural Glass Art, Louisville, KY 1990-2013
CEO, Design Director
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Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 2013-2016
Director, Master Craftsman Studio
Developer and Instructor of Public Art Program
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Kaiser / von Roenn Studio, Tallahassee, FL 2013-present
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Kaiser / von Roenn Studio and von Roenn Studio Group
Design Director​
Abbreviated Accomplishments
Designed and executed more than 1,500 commissions in the U. S., Middle East, Far East, Europe, Canada and Mexico
Work published in more than 75 books, magazines, & digital publications.
Received more than 25 awards for work, including two hall of fames and lifetime achievement for the state of Kentucky
Written and lectured on the topics of Art in Architecture, the Evolution of Architectural Glass Art, and the Development and Issues of Public Art