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Tom Morbitzer is an American architect and designer based in New York City. He is the co-founder of AMMOR Architecture. He is a founding board member of the Williamsburg Biannual, an artist space in Brooklyn, New York and serves as its Secretary and Treasurer.[1]

Tom Morbitzer
Born
Columbus, OH
Alma materOhio State (B.A.); Yale University (M. Arch)

Personal Life

Thomas Morbitzer’s life and business partner is Goil Amornvivat. They reside in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.[2][3]

Education

Morbitzer pursued his undergraduate education at The Ohio State University School of Architecture[4] (now Knowlton School) and received a Master of Architecture from Yale University School of Architecture, as well as a certificate of architecture from the Fontainebleau Schools. In 2003, he was awarded the Stewardson Keefe Lebrun Grant from the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter to travel and study throughout Greece on the topic of “American Idol: Landscape, Architecture, and Democracy in Greece.”[5]

Career

Architecture and Interior Design

In 2006, Morbitzer co-founded TUG Studio[6] with his life and business partner, Goil Amornvivat, and in 2007, they rebranded their firm to AMMOR Architecture.[7][8] AMMOR Architecture focuses on architecture and interior design. The firm specializes in working within NYC commercial and residential buildings with expertise working in landmarked buildings, such as 88 Central Park West and 34 Gramercy Park. Outside of New York City, they have focused on new custom residential construction and additions. Their projects have also garnered acclaim in non-traditional spheres, including set design for television shows like "Head Games," (2009) and museum exhibition design such as the Making a Home exhibition for Japan Society's 100th anniversary.

James Logan Abernathy House

The James Logan Abernathy House was designed by William F Cody in 1962 in Palm Springs, California.[9] First with architect Michael Haverland and designer Darren Brown in 2006, Morbitzer restored the residence’s original decor and upgraded its windows and interior details.[10][11] AMMOR Architecture was hired to design a spa, carport, and new pool house addition (2012) as well as the kitchen (2024) that complemented the original landmark design.[12][13] The was a designated Class 1 historic site by the Palm Springs Preservation Board in 2013.[14] Since completion, the residence has been featured in several fashion editorial features and advertising campaigns for companies such as Louis Vuitton, Herman Miller, Disney, and Mercedes-Benz.[15]

Teaching

Morbitzer was the Studio Coordinator at Parsons School of Design- The New School AAS Interior Design program from 2004 to 2009.[16] From 2010 to 2014, Morbitzer served as part-time faculty at the New York School of Interior Design.[17] He has lectured on residential design for the American Institute of Architecture.[18] He continues to be a guest critic and volunteer mentor for the students from Ohio State and Yale.

Awards and Exhibitions 

  • 2024: AIA NY Interiors Residential Review Winner - Gramercy Triplex[19]
  • 2024: NYC x Design Honoree - Central Park South Apartment[20]
  • 2024: NYC x Design Honoree - Art Townhouse[21]
  • 2022: NYC x Design Honoree - Gramercy Triplex[22]
  • 2018: NYC x Design Honoree - Downtown Abbey[23]
  • 2019: Preservation Award Village Preservation Society of East Hampton[24]
  • 2010-2013: DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS) designer’s table[25][26] 
  • 2004: The Voting Booth Project, “Hindsight 20/20” (with Robert A.M. Stern)[27]
  • 2004: Recipient, Americans for the Arts Public Art Network’s Best Public Art Projects[28]
  • 2003: Exhibition at Carnegie Museum of Arts: Heinz Architectural Center[29]  
  • 2000: Recipient, Yale Eero Saarinen Award for Design Excellence
  • 1999: Recipient, Yale James Gamble Rogers Memorial Scholarship
  • 1996: Recipient, Ohio State Szabo Award

See Also

List of American architects

Williamsburg Biannual

AMMOR Architecture

References

  1. ^ "WASSUP | WILLIAMSBURG BIANNUAL". WB NYC. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  2. ^ Kimball, Capree (2012-12-05). "The Scoop: Goil, Tom, Marley and Lily". Design Milk. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  3. ^ Design Milk (2012-09-08). HP Designer Matchup Presented by Design Milk. Retrieved 2024-06-14 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Architecture Alumni Success Stories". Engineering Career Services. 2024-03-25. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  5. ^ "Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant". AIA New York. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  6. ^ K, Capree (2012-08-15). "Cast Your Vote: The HP Designer Matchup Challenge". Curbly. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  7. ^ "Goil Amornvivat & Tom Morbitzer Join Cindy Allen for a Chat via Instagram Live". Interior Design. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  8. ^ Roca Tile USA (2021-09-21). Zoom Interview - Thomas Morbitzer & Goil Amornvivat - AMMOR Architecture NY. Retrieved 2024-06-14 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Conrad, Tracy. "History: Exquisite Abernathy House was center of music, art and culture in Palm Springs". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  10. ^ "Abernathy House was designed for poolside parties in Palm Springs". Dezeen. 2018-02-25. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  11. ^ Goodman, Wendy (2014-04-14). "The Palm Springs Idyll". New York Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ Clarke, Katherine (May 3, 2024). "An Ex-Marvel CEO Made Architectural Restorations His 'Bad Habit.' He's Listing His Latest for $12.9 Million". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 14, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ Reynolds, Emma (2024-05-13). "This $13 Million Palm Springs Estate Is a Midcentury-Modern Masterpiece". Robb Report. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  14. ^ "Abernathy Residence – Palm Springs Preservation Foundation". Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  15. ^ "Historic Abernathy Residence". Patrick Stewart Properties. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  16. ^ "Parsons AAS Interior Design 2008 by Parsons AAS Graphic Design - Issuu". issuu.com. 2010-05-17. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  17. ^ "NYSID View Book 2015/2016 by New York School of Interior Design - Issuu". issuu.com. 2014-09-18. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  18. ^ Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center (2022-03-22). Monona Terrace - Wright Design Series - Small Spaces, Big Ideas Presented by Thomas Morbitzer, AIA. Retrieved 2024-06-14 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ "AIANY Interiors Residential Review Returns with 7 Showcases in SoHo Design District". AIA New York. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  20. ^ "AMMOR Architecture for Central Park South Apartment". Interior Design. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  21. ^ "2024 NYCxDESIGN Awards Winners". Interior Design. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  22. ^ "Interior Design's 2022 Best of Year Award Winners". Interior Design. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  23. ^ "2018 NYCxDesign Awards Finalists". Interior Design. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  24. ^ "Historic House Restored Under Timber-Frame Landmarks Law". 27 East. 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  25. ^ Tischler, Linda (March 19, 2010). "Top Designers Strut Their Flatware at "Cannes of Tabletop," DIFFA's Dining Extravaganza". Fast Company. Retrieved June 14, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  26. ^ architecturaldigest.com (2011-05-01). "Highlights from DIFFA's Dining by Design". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  27. ^ "The Voting Booth Project". Chee Pearlman. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  28. ^ "PUBLIC ART NETWORK YEAR IN REVIEW DATABASE". Americans for the Arts. Retrieved June 14, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  29. ^ Shaw, Kurt (June 27, 2003). "Heinz Architectural Center shows off projects". Trib Live. Retrieved 2024-06-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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