Will Bruder

Self-trained as an architect, Will Bruder received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, taking supplemental courses in structural engineering, philosophy, art history, and urban planning. Bruder was a student of Paolo Soleri, where he acquired field experience in woodwork, metal work, and masonry. In the summer of 1967, Bruder participated in Soleri's Silt Pile Workshop, and in 1968, he was an apprentice of Soleri at his Cosanti studio. Projects that he worked on during that time with Soleri include construction of the concrete vaults of the main drafting room, the 3D Jersey Project, and Soleri's book Arcology: The City in the Image of Man. After graduating from college in 1969, Bruder spent a year as an apprentice of Gunnar Birkerts, where he aided in the design of the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. In 1973, he obtained registration as an architect and opened his first studio in 1974.{{Cite journal|date=May 2010|title=A Dialogue with Editor—Will Bruder|journal=GA Houses 116}} In 1987, he was a fellow at the American Academy in Rome.{{Cite book|title=Building a New Millennium|last=Jodidio|first=Philip|publisher=Taschen|year=1999|pages=120–123}}

In 2019 Will Bruder moved his practice from Phoenix, Arizona to Portland, Oregon.{{Cite web|title=Will Bruder Architects {{!}} Portland, OR|url=https://willbruderarchitects.com/|access-date=2021-05-07|language=en-US}}

==Selected works==

The Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix, Arizona, is a five-story, 280,000-square-foot (26,000 m²) building that houses an open, one-acre (4,000 m²) reading room and a single, central open core providing vertical circulation. This central core, the "crystal canyon", is an atrium containing three high-speed elevators and a grand staircase. The building incorporates a roof inspired by Buckminster Fuller's tensegrity structures with motorized louvers on its south face for sun control. The reading room on the fifth floor has skylights that allow sunlight to shine directly onto the top of each corresponding column on solar noon of the summer solstice.{{Cite book|title=The Architectural Expression of Environmental Control Systems|last=Baird|first=George|publisher=Spon Press|year=2001|pages=91–104}} In 2008, the library was chosen as one of the Phoenix Points of Pride,{{Cite web|url=https://www.phoenix.gov/pio/points-of-pride|title=Points of Pride|website=City of Phoenix}} and in 2010, it received a LEED Existing Buildings Silver 2.0 designation.{{Cite web |url=http://www.usgbc.org/projects/burton-barr-central-library|title=Burton Barr Central Library|website=U.S. Green Building Council}} On May 7, 2021 the Burton Barr Central Library received the AIA 25 Year Award.{{Cite web|title=Burton Barr Phoenix Central Library – AIA|url=https://www.aia.org/showcases/6378019-burton-barr-phoenix-central-library/|access-date=2021-05-07|website=www.aia.org}}

Completed in 1994, the Temple features stone masonry inspired by ancient communities in Israel.{{Cite news|url=http://willbruderarchitects.com/project/temple-kol-ami/#0|title=Temple Kol Ami {{!}} will bruder architects|date=2015-06-24|work=Will Bruder Architects|access-date=2017-08-10|language=en-US}}

The building takes inspiration from its natural surroundings in Jackson, Wyoming.{{Cite news|url=http://www.sunset.com/home/architecture-design/lens-landscape|title=A lens in the landscape|work=Sunset|access-date=August 10, 2017}} A skylit atrium with three log columns centers the vertically organized building. The building includes office space, a presentation room, photography studio, library, and lunchroom.{{Cite news|url=http://willbruderarchitects.com/project/riddel-advertising-and-design/#0|title=Riddel Advertising and Design {{!}} will bruder architects|date=June 24, 2015 |work=Will Bruder Architects|access-date=August 10, 2017}}

The exterior resembles Nevada's geography in the Black Rock Desert. The interior features an atrium that extends over four stories and a glass pavilion.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/20/arts/art-architecture-architecture-in-reno-and-not-a-casino.html|title=ART/ARCHITECTURE; Architecture in Reno (And Not a Casino)|last=Hall|first=Christopher|date=July 20, 2003|work=The New York Times|access-date=August 10, 2017}} The Reno museum was completed in 2003.

Five 1,540-square-foot mixed-use living/work structures are accented on the exterior with a perforated metal gate and bamboo/mesh fence.{{Cite web|url=http://azarchitecture.com/listing/loloma-5-livework-1-will-bruder-architect/|title=Loloma 5 Live/Work #1 – Will Bruder Architect|website=azarchitecture.com {{!}} Architecture in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Carefree, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Arizona|access-date=August 10, 2017}} The building has a sustainable, desert design.{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=s_8p0usEMDgC&q=loloma+5+award&pg=PA155|title=The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture |last1=Stang |first1=Alanna |last2=Hawthorne |first2=Christopher |year=2005|publisher=Princeton Architectural Press|isbn=9781568984810 }} In 2005, the multi-unit development received a Citation Award from AIA Western Mountain Region and a Merit Award from AIA Arizona.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

Completed in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1999, the museum is a retrofit of a former movie theater. It is minimalist in design with four galleries. The building has a James Turrell Skyspace Knight Rise. The exterior features the Scrim Wall by James Carpenter Design Associates.

Located on about five acres in Scottsdale, the Henkel Headquarters is a 348,000-square-foot, four-story structure.{{Cite news|url=http://willbruderarchitects.com/project/henkel/#0|title=Henkel {{!}} will bruder architects|date=2015-06-18|work=Will Bruder Architects|access-date=August 10, 2017}} The “Cafetorium” serves as a meeting point for employees. The building also features a rooftop building.{{clarify|date=August 2017}} The building was awarded a LEED Silver rating because of its use of thermal and shading technologies, raised floor systems, and indirect lighting in office areas.{{Cite journal |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2010/12/22/henkel-scottsdale-gets-leed.html|title=Henkel Scottsdale gets LEED certification |journal=Phoenix Business Journal |date=December 22, 2010 |access-date=January 30, 2018}}

Completed in 2009, the 25,405-square-foot branch library is constructed of stacked bond concrete masonry units and glass enclosing a rectangular space with hard-trowelled concrete floors and sandblasted cmu walls.{{Cite news|url=http://willbruderarchitects.com/project/agave-library/#0|title=Agave Library {{!}} will bruder architects|date=June 15, 2015|work=Will Bruder Architects|access-date=August 10, 2017}} Situated in a suburban shopping center, the construction recalls the tradition of drive-in movie theaters common in post-war American suburbs.{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_JYzCwAAQBAJ&q=agave+library+awards&pg=PA152|title=Better Library Design: Ideas from Library Journal|last1=Miller|first1=Rebecca T.|last2=Genco|first2=Barbara A.|year=2015|publisher=Rowman & Littlefield|isbn=9781442239616}} The library received the Landmark Library Award in 2011 and an Honor Award from AIA Arizona in 2010.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

• Phoenix Public Library Branches: Mesquite (1979), Cholla (1986), Agave (2009)
• Deer Valley Rock Art Center,{{Cite web|url=http://culturenow.org/entry&permalink=12034&seo=Deer-Valley-Rock-Art-Center_will-bruder--PARTNERS-and-Christy-Ten-Eyck-Landscape-Architects|title=CultureNOW – Deer Valley Rock Art Center: will bruder architects and Christy Ten Eyck Landscape Architects|website=culturenow.org|access-date=2018-08-14}} Deer Valley, Arizona, 1994
• Hercules Public Library,{{Cite book|title=100x400, RIHAN.cc Volume 2|publisher=H.K. Rihan Culture Propaganda Co., Ltd.|year=2008|pages=950–951}} Hercules, California, 2006
• Billings Public Library,{{Cite web|url=http://www.archdaily.com/783710/billings-public-library-will-bruders-and-partners|title=Billings Public Library|date=March 15, 2016|website=ArchDaily}} Billings, Montana, 2015
• E.L. Cord Museum School,{{Cite news|url=http://www.nnbw.com/news/bruder-creates-addition-to-nevada-museum-of-art/#|title=Bruder creates addition to Nevada Museum of Art {{!}} nnbw.com|access-date=2017-08-10|language=en}} Reno, Nevada, 2014
• Billings Public Library,{{Cite web|url=http://www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/billings-public-library_o|title=www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/billings-public-library_o|website=www.architectmagazine.com|access-date=2017-08-10}} Billings, Montana, 2010–2013
• Bridget Hall,{{Cite web|url=http://www.designcurial.com/news/cgcc-to-open-bridget-hall-designed-by-will-bruder-partners-in-arizona|title=CGCC to open Bridget Hall designed by will bruder+PARTNERS in Arizona – DesignCurial|website=www.designcurial.com|access-date=2017-08-10}} Mesa, Arizona, 2010
• Hercules Library,{{Cite news|url=http://www.archdaily.com/138251/hercules-public-library-will-bruderpartners|title=Hercules Public Library / will bruder+PARTNERS|date=2011-05-30|work=ArchDaily|access-date=2017-08-10|language=en-US}} Hercules, California, 2006
• Teton County Library, Jackson, Wyoming, 1997

• Mad River Boat Trips, Jackson, Wyoming, 1997
• Ingo Tasty Food,{{Cite news|url=http://www.phoenixmag.com/food-reviews/ingo-s-tasty-food.html|title=Ingo's Tasty Food {{!}} Food Reviews {{!}} Dining|last=Hawkes|first=Marilyn|access-date=2017-08-10|language=en-gb}} Phoenix, Arizona, 2013

• Hill-Sheppard Residence,{{Cite book|title=Hyperwest: American Residential Architecture on the Edge|last=Hess|first=Alan|publisher=Crown Publishing Co.|year=1996|pages=156–157}} Phoenix, Arizona, 1993
• Byrne Residence,{{Cite book|title=The International House|last=Mostaedi|first=Arian|publisher=Carles Broto & Josep M. Minguet|year=2003|location=Barcelona, Spain|pages=34–41}} Scottsdale, Arizona, 1998
• Sky Arc House,{{Cite book|title=Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture|last=McLeod|first=Virginia|publisher=Laurence King Publishing, Ltd.|year=2007|pages=98–101}} Marin County, California, 1999
• Pond House,{{Cite book|title=House in the Landscape: Siting Your Home Naturally|last=Eck|first=Jeremiah|publisher=Princeton Architectural Press|year=2011|location=New York, New York|pages=62–69}} Cave Creek, Arizona, 2002
• Riddell Residence,{{Cite book|title=Les Nouvelles Maisons en Bois|last=Slavid|first=Ruth|publisher=Laurence King Publishing, Ltd.|year=2006|pages=front and back covers, 114–117}} Wilson, Wyoming, 2002
• Bass Residence,{{Cite book|title=Original floor plans, material specifications Pima County AZ November 10, 1992 and description of services invoice June 2, 1994}} Tucson, Arizona, 1994
• Desert Shield (Theuer Residence). Phoenix, Arizona, 1991.

• 2013 FAIA in Design: Election to The College of Fellows, American Institute of Architects{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/aiacollegeoffellows/docs/faia_20directory|title=FAIA Directory|website=AIA College of Fellows}}
• 2011 Residential Architect Leadership Award, Hall of Fame{{Cite web|url=http://www.residentialarchitect.com/awards/residential-architect-leadership-awards/hall-of-fame-will-bruder-aia_o|title=Hall of Fame: Will Bruder, AIA|last=Snider|first=Bruce D.|date=October 18, 2011|website=Residential Architect}}
• 2011 Landmark Library, Library Journal: Agave Library, Phoenix, Arizona{{Cite web|url=http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2011/05/buildings/ljs-new-landmark-libraries-agave-library/#_|title=LJ's New Landmark Libraries {{!}} Agave Library|date=May 10, 2011|website=Library Journal}}
• 2010 Honor Award, AIA Arizona: Agave Library, Phoenix, Arizona
• 2010 Honor Award, AIA Arizona/Desert Living House of the Year: Jarson Residence, Paradise Valley, Arizona
• 2009 Residential Interior Award, IIDA Arizona Chapter: Feigin Residence, Reno, Nevada
• 2008 Architect of the Year, AIA Arizona
• 2000 Academy Award, American Academy of Arts and Letters{{Cite web|url=http://www.artsandletters.org/awards2.php|title=Awards Program|website=American Academy of Arts and Letters}}
• 2000 Visionary Award of Excellence, AZ IFDA Awards and Honors
• 2000 Chrysler Design Award[https://willbruderarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ten-a-decade-of-design-chrysler-spreads.pdf Ten Chrysler Design Awards. A Decade of Design]
• 1997 Award of Excellence, AIA/American Library Association: Phoenix Central Library, Phoenix, Arizona
• 1996 Educator of the Year Award, AIA Arizona
• 1987 Rome Prize, American Academy in Rome{{Cite web|url=http://aarome.org/people/alumni/sof/directory|title=Member Directory|website=American Academy in Rome}}

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