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'''Paul Housberg''' (born January 31, 1953, in [[New York City]], United States) is an American [[glass art]]ist recognized for his use of [[Fused glass|fused]] and kiln formed glass as an architectural medium. He currently resides in [[Jamestown, Rhode Island]].<ref>[http://www.jamestownpress.com/news/2010-09-30/News/Islander_turns_colorful_glass_into_brilliant_works.html Islander turns colorful glass into brilliant works of art]</ref>
'''Paul Housberg''' (born January 31, 1953) is an American [[glass art]]ist recognized for his use of [[Fused glass|fused]] and kiln formed glass as an architectural medium. He currently resides in [[Jamestown, Rhode Island]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Cingone |first=Cindy |url=http://www.jamestownpress.com/news/2010-09-30/News/Islander_turns_colorful_glass_into_brilliant_works.html |title=Islander turns colorful glass into brilliant works of art |publisher=Jamestownpress.com |date=2010-09-30 |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref>


==Education and early career==
==Education and early career==
Housberg received his Bachelor of Fine Arts (1975) and Master of Fine Arts (1979) degrees from [[Rhode Island School of Design]]<ref>[http://www.risd.edu/pdf/views/views_fall2005.pdf RISD Views Fall 2005] Page 18</ref> where he has also served as an instructor at various times during 1978-1997.
Housberg received his Bachelor of Fine Arts (1975) and Master of Fine Arts (1979) degrees from [[Rhode Island School of Design]]<ref>[http://www.risd.edu/pdf/views/views_fall2005.pdf RISD Views Fall 2005] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100725163927/http://www.risd.edu/pdf/views/views_fall2005.pdf |date=2010-07-25 }} Page 18</ref> where he has also served as an instructor at various times during 1978–1997.


While he was at RISD, Housberg studied glass under artist [[Dale Chihuly]] and in 1972, a year after it was founded, he studied at the [[Pilchuck Glass School]] in Stanwood, Washington.
While he was at RISD, Housberg studied glass under artist [[Dale Chihuly]] and in 1972, a year after it was founded, he studied at the [[Pilchuck Glass School]] in Stanwood, Washington.
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After his graduate work at RISD, he studied in England with [[Patrick Reyntiens]], a pioneer in contemporary stained glass and the author of ''The Technique of Stained Glass''. This experience was made possible by a scholarship he received from the New York Experimental Glass Workshop, now known as Urban Glass in Brooklyn, New York.
After his graduate work at RISD, he studied in England with [[Patrick Reyntiens]], a pioneer in contemporary stained glass and the author of ''The Technique of Stained Glass''. This experience was made possible by a scholarship he received from the New York Experimental Glass Workshop, now known as Urban Glass in Brooklyn, New York.


In 1986, as a [[Fulbright Program|Fulbright Scholar]], Housberg worked at the International Center for Glass Research (CIRVA) in [[Marseille|Marseille, France]]. He spent his time exploring various glass techniques such as fusing, [[slumping]], and kiln-casting. This endeavor was supported in part by a donation of glass from Bullseye Glass in Portland, Oregon, a pioneer in the manufacturer of fusible glass.
In 1986, as a [[Fulbright Program|Fulbright Scholar]], Housberg worked at the International Center for Glass Research (CIRVA) in [[Marseille|Marseille, France]]. He spent his time exploring various glass techniques such as fusing, [[slumping]], and kiln-casting. This endeavor was supported in part by a donation of glass from [[Bullseye Glass]] in Portland, Oregon, a pioneer in the manufacturing of fusible glass.


==Work==
==Work==
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Although Housberg continues to explore and implement multiple techniques in his work, he is best known for his architectural installations consisting of colorful kilnformed tiles with a sawtooth relief.
Although Housberg continues to explore and implement multiple techniques in his work, he is best known for his architectural installations consisting of colorful kilnformed tiles with a sawtooth relief.

Housberg's work was profiled in the multimedia documentary series, [[NetWorks Rhode Island]], in 2016.


==Architectural installations==
==Architectural installations==
Housberg’s first large architectural commission was in 1990 from The Dreyfus Corporation for the [[MetLife Building]] in New York City. This work was done with the architecture firm Swanke Hayden Connell Ltd. of New York and incorporated cast glass fabricated in conjunction with [[Fenton Art Glass Company|Fenton Art Glass]]. The 8'h x 21'w wall is of Dreyfus's iconic lion, standing in tall grass.
Housberg's first large architectural commission was in 1990 from The [[Dreyfus Corporation]] for the [[MetLife Building]] in New York City. This work was done with the architecture firm Swanke Hayden Connell Ltd. of New York and incorporated cast glass fabricated in conjunction with [[Fenton Art Glass Company|Fenton Art Glass]]. The 8'h x 21'w wall is of Dreyfus's iconic lion, standing in tall grass.


His second major commission was in 1993 for Pfizer Inc in Groton, CT where he worked with the architectural firm [[HDR, Inc.|CUH2A Inc.]], Princeton, NJ. The work was for four 12’h x 11’w walls, each depicting a season. ''Four Seasons'' is made of cast and laminated glass.
His second major commission was in 1993 for Pfizer Inc in Groton, CT where he worked with the architectural firm [[HDR, Inc.|CUH2A Inc.]], Princeton, NJ. The work was for four 12’h x 11’w walls, each depicting a season. ''Four Seasons'' is made of cast and laminated glass.


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His third major installation was completed in 1999 at the William J. Nealon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Annex in Scranton, PA designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Wilkes-Barre, PA. This 14’h x 40’w work was commissioned by the [[General Services Administration|U.S. General Services Administration]] Art in Architecture Program.<ref>[http://www.gsa.gov/portal/ext/html/site/hb/category/25431/actionParameter/exploreByBuilding/buildingId/582 General Services Administration page for the William J. Nealon Courthouse, Scranton, PA]</ref>
His third major installation was completed in 1999 at the William J. Nealon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Annex in Scranton, PA designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Wilkes-Barre, PA. This 14’h x 40’w work was commissioned by the [[General Services Administration|U.S. General Services Administration]] Art in Architecture Program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsa.gov/portal/ext/html/site/hb/category/25431/actionParameter/exploreByBuilding/buildingId/582 |title=General Services Administration page for the William J. Nealon Courthouse, Scranton, PA |publisher=Gsa.gov |date= |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref>


In 2001, Housberg completed his first installation to use his signature sawtooth glass tiles. The 12’h x 9’w backlit, kilnformed glass wall is in the lobby of [[The Peninsula Chicago]].
In 2001, Housberg completed his first installation to use his signature sawtooth glass tiles. The 12’h x 9’w backlit, kilnformed glass wall is in the lobby of [[The Peninsula Chicago]].


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In 2009, Housberg completed a large installation at the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
In 2009, Housberg completed a large installation at the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
building designed by HOK San Francisco.<ref>[http://plusmood.com/2010/10/glass-work-for-lobby-in-calstrs-headquarters-paul-housberg/ CalSTRS Project]</ref> This particular work was fabricated in collaboration with Derix Glass Studio and Lamberts Glas.<ref>[http://www.lamberts.de/en/home.html Lamberts Glas Home]</ref> The piece features tiles composed of handblown glass treated with vitreous enamels and laminated to mirror. The tiles are mounted to four walls in the lobby.
building designed by HOK San Francisco.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://plusmood.com/2010/10/glass-work-for-lobby-in-calstrs-headquarters-paul-housberg/ |title=CalSTRS Project |publisher=Plusmood.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref> This particular work was fabricated in collaboration with Derix Glass Studio and Lamberts Glas.<ref>[http://www.lamberts.de/en/home.html Lamberts Glas Home] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110201122033/http://www.lamberts.de/en/home.html |date=February 1, 2011 }}</ref> The piece features tiles composed of handblown glass treated with vitreous enamels and laminated to mirror. The tiles are mounted to four walls in the lobby.


In 2010, Housberg completed a public art series in Rhode Island at the Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex.<ref>[http://www.decorativeglassmag.com/paul-housberg-creates-glass-art-for-rhode-island-courthouse/Housberg Creates Glass Art for RI Courthouse]</ref>
In 2010, Housberg completed a public art series in Rhode Island at the Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex.<ref>[http://www.decorativeglassmag.com/paul-housberg-creates-glass-art-for-rhode-island-courthouse/Housberg Creates Glass Art for RI Courthouse]{{dead link|date=July 2012}}</ref>


==Select public art commissions==
==Select public art commissions==
* '''The Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex''' Warwick, RI, 2010. Architect: HOK, NY<ref>[http://www.arts.ri.gov/publicart/ RI Public Art]</ref>
* '''The Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex''' Warwick, RI, 2010. Architect: HOK, NY<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arts.ri.gov/publicart/ |title=RI Public Art |publisher=Arts.ri.gov |date= |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref>


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* '''Naugatuck Valley Community College''' Waterbury, CT, 2008. Architect: Amenta/Emma Architects<ref>[http://www.ct.gov/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=2214&q=449118 Art in Public Spaces]</ref>
* '''Naugatuck Valley Community College''' Waterbury, CT, 2008. Architect: Amenta/Emma Architects<ref>{{cite web|author=Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism |url=http://www.ct.gov/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=2214&q=449118 |title=Art in Public Spaces |publisher=Ct.gov |date=2010-10-06 |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref>
* '''University of Utah Marriott Library''' Salt Lake City, UT, 2008. Interior Architect: MJSAA Architects <ref>[http://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/things_to_do/collections/public_art/salt_lake_city/Housberg.html Utah Divisions of Arts & Museums]</ref>
* '''University of Utah Marriott Library''' Salt Lake City, UT, 2008. Interior Architect: MJSAA Architects <ref>[http://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/things_to_do/collections/public_art/salt_lake_city/Housberg.html Utah Divisions of Arts & Museums] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101111164605/http://artsandmuseums.utah.gov/things_to_do/collections/public_art/salt_lake_city/Housberg.html |date=November 11, 2010 }}</ref>
* '''Logan International Gateway''' Massachusetts Port Authority, 2007. Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP <ref>[http://www.strandlighting.com/clientuploads/newsletters/Summer04.pdf Strand News]</ref>
* '''Logan International Gateway''' Massachusetts Port Authority, 2007. Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.strandlighting.com/clientuploads/newsletters/Summer04.pdf |title=Strand News |date= |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref>
* '''Tooele Third District Court''' Utah Arts Council, 2007. Architect: MHTN Architects
* '''Tooele Third District Court''' Utah Arts Council, 2007. Architect: MHTN Architects
* '''[[William J. Nealon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse]]''', Scranton, PA, 1999. Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson<ref>[http://www.palmdesertartistregistry.com/paul_housberg.htm Palm Desert Art Registry]</ref>
* '''[[William J. Nealon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse]]''', Scranton, PA, 1999. Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.palmdesertartistregistry.com/paul_housberg.htm |title=Palm Desert Art Registry |publisher=Palmdesertartistregistry.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref>

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File:Lightfall_glass_art.jpg|"Lightfall", William J. Nealon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA
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* '''Alpenglow Elementary School''' Eagle River, AK, Percent for Art, 1995
* '''Alpenglow Elementary School''' Eagle River, AK, Percent for Art, 1995
* '''Montgomery County Government''' Art in Public Architecture, Bethesda, MD, Little Falls Community Library, 1991
* '''Montgomery County Government''' Art in Public Architecture, Bethesda, MD, Little Falls Community Library, 1991


==Select private installations==
==Select private installations==
* '''''Water Walk'', [[Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital]]''' Boston, MA, 2013. Architect: Perkins+Will

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File:Water Walk by Paul Housberg 01.jpg|Water Walk, painted glass installation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
File:Water Walk (detail) by Paul Housberg.jpg|Water Walk (detail)
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* '''Frick Chemistry Lab, Princeton University''' Princeton, NJ, 2010. Architect: Hopkins Architects, London in collaboration with Payette Associates, Boston
* '''Frick Chemistry Lab, Princeton University''' Princeton, NJ, 2010. Architect: Hopkins Architects, London in collaboration with Payette Associates, Boston


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* '''The New York Helmsley Hotel''' New York, NY, 2010. Designer: J/Brice International
* '''The New York Helmsley Hotel''' New York, NY, 2010. Designer: J/Brice International
* '''California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)''' Sacramento, CA, 2009. Architect: HOK<ref>[http://www.calstrs.com/about%20calstrs/Multimedia/index.aspx About CalSTRS]</ref>
* '''California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)''' Sacramento, CA, 2009. Architect: HOK<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.calstrs.com/about%20calstrs/Multimedia/index.aspx |title=About CalSTRS |publisher=Calstrs.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002191422/http://calstrs.com/About%20CalSTRS/Multimedia/index.aspx |archive-date=2012-10-02 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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File:Paul_Housberg_-_CalSTRS_Headquarters.jpg|CalSTRS Headquarters, West Sacramento, CA
File:Paul_Housberg_-_CalSTRS_Headquarters_2.jpg|CalSTRS Headquarters, West Sacramento, CA
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* '''Silver Towers''' New York City, NY, 2009. Architect: Costas Kondylis and Partners
* '''Silver Towers''' New York City, NY, 2009. Architect: Costas Kondylis and Partners
* '''Women & Infants Hospital''' Providence, RI, 2009. Architect: Anshen + Allen<ref>[http://www.womenandinfants.org/documents/PhilanthropyReport2009.pdf Wp,em & Infants Hospital Philanthropy Report 2009]</ref>
* '''Women & Infants Hospital''' Providence, RI, 2009. Architect: Anshen + Allen<ref>[http://www.womenandinfants.org/documents/PhilanthropyReport2009.pdf Wp,em & Infants Hospital Philanthropy Report 2009] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726184336/http://www.womenandinfants.org/documents/PhilanthropyReport2009.pdf |date=July 26, 2011 }}</ref>
* '''Florida Hospital''' Orlando, FL, 2008. Architect: Hunton Brady Architects
* '''Florida Hospital''' Orlando, FL, 2008. Architect: Hunton Brady Architects
* '''Ink 48 Hotel''' New York, NY, 2008. Interior Architect: Rockwell Group<ref>[http://www.ink48.com/ Ink 48]</ref>
* '''Ink 48 Hotel''' New York, NY, 2008. Interior Architect: Rockwell Group<ref>{{cite web|author=United States |url=http://www.ink48.com/ |title=Ink 48 |publisher=Ink 48 |date=2011-02-08 |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref>
* '''Radisson Lexington''' New York, NY, 2007. Designer: Stonehill and Taylor<ref>[http://www.aiany.org/eOCULUS/newsletter/?p=1181 In The News]</ref>
* '''Radisson Lexington''' New York, NY, 2007. Designer: Stonehill and Taylor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aiany.org/eOCULUS/newsletter/?p=1181 |title=In The News |publisher=Aiany.org |date=2008-01-08 |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref>
* '''Children’s Specialized Hospital''' New Brunswick, NJ, 2007. Architect: HKS; Interior Architect: Granary Associates
* '''Children's Specialized Hospital''' New Brunswick, NJ, 2007. Architect: HKS; Interior Architect: Granary Associates
* '''GTECH''' Providence, RI, 2006. Architect: Spagnolo Gisness & Associates <ref>[http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/15174182/10-Memorial-Drive-Providence-RI/ GTECH Center]</ref>
* '''GTECH''' Providence, RI, 2006. Architect: Spagnolo Gisness & Associates <ref>{{cite web|author=Gtech Center |url=http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/15174182/10-Memorial-Drive-Providence-RI/ |title=GTECH Center |publisher=Loopnet.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-22}}</ref>
* '''California Pacific Medical Center''' San Francisco, CA, 2005. Architect: SMWM<ref>[http://harmonicenvironments.com/MediaResources/News/tabid/78/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Paul-Housberg-collaborates-with-Harmonic-Environments.aspx Harmonic Environments]</ref><ref>[http://www.healthcarefineart.com/2007/04/featured_artist.html]</ref>
* '''California Pacific Medical Center''' San Francisco, CA, 2005. Architect: SMWM<ref>[http://harmonicenvironments.com/MediaResources/News/tabid/78/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Paul-Housberg-collaborates-with-Harmonic-Environments.aspx Harmonic Environments] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211221604/http://harmonicenvironments.com/MediaResources/News/tabid/78/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5/Paul-Housberg-collaborates-with-Harmonic-Environments.aspx |date=February 11, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.healthcarefineart.com/2007/04/featured_artist.html |title=Featured Artist: Paul Housberg |publisher=Health Care Fine Art |date=2007-04-07 |accessdate=2012-07-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320065226/http://www.healthcarefineart.com/2007/04/featured_artist.html |archive-date=2012-03-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''Ernst & Young''' Boston, MA, 2005. Architect: Gensler
* '''Ernst & Young''' Boston, MA, 2005. Architect: Gensler
* '''Geoffrey & Keenie Fieger residence''' Bloomfield Hills, MI 2004
* '''Geoffrey & Keenie Fieger residence''' Bloomfield Hills, MI 2004
* '''St. Regis Resort''' Aspen, CO, 2004
* '''St. Regis Resort''' Aspen, CO, 2004
* '''Marriott Hotel''' Richmond, VA, 2003<ref>[http://www.guildsourcebooks.com/servlet/Guild/SourcebookDesignersSuccessStoriesHousberg Guild Sourcebooks Paul Housberg]</ref>
* '''Marriott Hotel''' Richmond, VA, 2003<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guildsourcebooks.com/servlet/Guild/SourcebookDesignersSuccessStoriesHousberg |title=Guild Sourcebooks Paul Housberg |publisher=Guildsourcebooks.com |date= |accessdate=2012-07-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101011095915/http://www.guildsourcebooks.com/servlet/Guild/SourcebookDesignersSuccessStoriesHousberg |archive-date=2010-10-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''Temple Habonim''' Barrington, RI, 2003
* '''Temple Habonim''' Barrington, RI, 2003
* Graves 601 Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, 2003. Designer: Yabu Pushelberg<ref>[http://www.graves601hotel.com/gallery/large/Hotel%20Ballroom%20Paul%20Housberg%20Artwork.jpg Graves 601 Hotel Photo]</ref>
* Graves 601 Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, 2003. Designer: Yabu Pushelberg<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.graves601hotel.com/gallery/large/Hotel%20Ballroom%20Paul%20Housberg%20Artwork.jpg |title=Graves 601 Hotel Photo |date= |accessdate=2012-07-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320065226/http://www.graves601hotel.com/gallery/large/Hotel%20Ballroom%20Paul%20Housberg%20Artwork.jpg |archive-date=2012-03-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* '''The Peninsula Hotel''' Chicago, IL, 2001. Designer: BAMO
* '''The Peninsula Hotel''' Chicago, IL, 2001. Designer: BAMO
* '''Integrative Center for Health''' Pawtucket, RI, 2000
* '''Integrative Center for Health''' Pawtucket, RI, 2000
* '''Pfizer Inc.''' Groton, CT, 1993. Architect: CUH2A Inc
* '''Pfizer Inc.''' Groton, CT, 1993. Architect: CUH2A Inc
* '''The Dreyfus Corporation''' New York, NY, 1990. Architect: Swanke Hayden Connell Ltd.
* '''The Dreyfus Corporation''' New York, NY, 1990. Architect: Swanke Hayden Connell Ltd.


==Publications==
==Publications==
Housberg’s work has been published in ''The New Glass Review'' and in the book ''Luxury Hotels America'' By Martin Nicholas Kunz, Patrice Farameh, Patricia Massó.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=MFQnvcSpyWEC&pg=PA95&dq=paul+housberg&hl=en&ei=HIWvTKKxH4q4sAOuhvHbAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CDMQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=paul%20housberg&f=false Luxury Hotels America]</ref>
Housberg's work has been published in ''The New Glass Review'' and in the book ''Luxury Hotels America'' By Martin Nicholas Kunz, Patrice Farameh, Patricia Massó.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MFQnvcSpyWEC&q=paul+housberg&pg=PA95 |title=Luxury Hotels America |date=2007-02-28 |isbn=9783832791421 |accessdate=2012-07-22|last1=Kunz |first1=Martin Nicholas |last2=Farameh |first2=Patrice |last3=Massó |first3=Patricia |publisher=teNeues }}</ref>


His work was also featured in Stephen Knapp’s ''The Art of Glass: Integrating Architecture and Glass''<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=cbho5dI9tRwC&printsec=frontcover&dq=the+art+of+glass+steve+knapp&source=bl&ots=3TAzTBLoiG&sig=N-k1Z46RUbnJozQWHiq732Bz6yY&hl=en&ei=ho-8TL_NDsL78Abz4fjGDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=housberg&f=false The Art of Glass: Integrating Architecture and Glass]</ref>
His work was also featured in Stephen Knapp's ''The Art of Glass: Integrating Architecture and Glass''<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cbho5dI9tRwC&q=housberg |title=The Art of Glass: Integrating Architecture and Glass |isbn=9781610597241 |accessdate=2012-07-22|last1=Knapp |first1=S. |year=1998 |publisher=Rockport Publishers }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.glassproject.com/ Paul Housberg's official website]
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*[http://www.arts.ri.gov/publicart/ Rhode Island State Council on the Arts]
*[http://www.arts.ri.gov/publicart/ Rhode Island State Council on the Arts]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHvvL2fy_Y8 CalSTRS Art Glass]
*{{YouTube|ZHvvL2fy_Y8|CalSTRS Art Glass}}
*{{URL|https://networksrhodeisland.org/paul-housberg/|Documentary profile on Housberg}} as part of [[NetWorks Rhode Island]]


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Paul Housberg
Born (1953-01-31) January 31, 1953 (age 71)
New York City, New York
NationalityAmerican
EducationRhode Island School of Design
Known forGlass art, architectural installations
AwardsFulbright Scholar, France

Paul Housberg (born January 31, 1953) is an American glass artist recognized for his use of fused and kiln formed glass as an architectural medium. He currently resides in Jamestown, Rhode Island.[1]

Education and early career

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Housberg received his Bachelor of Fine Arts (1975) and Master of Fine Arts (1979) degrees from Rhode Island School of Design[2] where he has also served as an instructor at various times during 1978–1997.

While he was at RISD, Housberg studied glass under artist Dale Chihuly and in 1972, a year after it was founded, he studied at the Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington.

Early in his career, Housberg studied painting, but was drawn to glass for its atmospheric color. He began working in stained glass but eventually moved to work in kiln formed glass as an alternative to the lead structure of traditional stained glass.

After his graduate work at RISD, he studied in England with Patrick Reyntiens, a pioneer in contemporary stained glass and the author of The Technique of Stained Glass. This experience was made possible by a scholarship he received from the New York Experimental Glass Workshop, now known as Urban Glass in Brooklyn, New York.

In 1986, as a Fulbright Scholar, Housberg worked at the International Center for Glass Research (CIRVA) in Marseille, France. He spent his time exploring various glass techniques such as fusing, slumping, and kiln-casting. This endeavor was supported in part by a donation of glass from Bullseye Glass in Portland, Oregon, a pioneer in the manufacturing of fusible glass.

Work

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Housberg is noted for his inventive applications of glassworking technologies in architectural settings. Central to his work are the tactile qualities of glass and the expression of its materiality.

Although Housberg continues to explore and implement multiple techniques in his work, he is best known for his architectural installations consisting of colorful kilnformed tiles with a sawtooth relief.

Housberg's work was profiled in the multimedia documentary series, NetWorks Rhode Island, in 2016.

Architectural installations

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Housberg's first large architectural commission was in 1990 from The Dreyfus Corporation for the MetLife Building in New York City. This work was done with the architecture firm Swanke Hayden Connell Ltd. of New York and incorporated cast glass fabricated in conjunction with Fenton Art Glass. The 8'h x 21'w wall is of Dreyfus's iconic lion, standing in tall grass.

His second major commission was in 1993 for Pfizer Inc in Groton, CT where he worked with the architectural firm CUH2A Inc., Princeton, NJ. The work was for four 12’h x 11’w walls, each depicting a season. Four Seasons is made of cast and laminated glass.

  • "Four Seasons", winter wall, Pfizer, Groton, CT
    "Four Seasons", winter wall, Pfizer, Groton, CT
  • "Four Seasons", spring and winter walls, Pfizer, Groton, CT
    "Four Seasons", spring and winter walls, Pfizer, Groton, CT
  • "Four Seasons", summer detail, Pfizer, Groton, CT
    "Four Seasons", summer detail, Pfizer, Groton, CT

His third major installation was completed in 1999 at the William J. Nealon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Annex in Scranton, PA designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Wilkes-Barre, PA. This 14’h x 40’w work was commissioned by the U.S. General Services Administration Art in Architecture Program.[3]

In 2001, Housberg completed his first installation to use his signature sawtooth glass tiles. The 12’h x 9’w backlit, kilnformed glass wall is in the lobby of The Peninsula Chicago.

  • The Peninsula Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL
    The Peninsula Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL

In 2009, Housberg completed a large installation at the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) building designed by HOK San Francisco.[4] This particular work was fabricated in collaboration with Derix Glass Studio and Lamberts Glas.[5] The piece features tiles composed of handblown glass treated with vitreous enamels and laminated to mirror. The tiles are mounted to four walls in the lobby.

In 2010, Housberg completed a public art series in Rhode Island at the Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex.[6]

Select public art commissions

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  • The Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex Warwick, RI, 2010. Architect: HOK, NY[7]
  • "Wetland Rapture", The Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex, Warwick, RI
    "Wetland Rapture", The Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex, Warwick, RI
  • "Wetland Rapture", detail, The Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex, Warwick, RI
    "Wetland Rapture", detail, The Governor Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex, Warwick, RI
  • Naugatuck Valley Community College Waterbury, CT, 2008. Architect: Amenta/Emma Architects[8]
  • University of Utah Marriott Library Salt Lake City, UT, 2008. Interior Architect: MJSAA Architects [9]
  • Logan International Gateway Massachusetts Port Authority, 2007. Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP [10]
  • Tooele Third District Court Utah Arts Council, 2007. Architect: MHTN Architects
  • William J. Nealon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA, 1999. Architect: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson[11]
  • "Lightfall", William J. Nealon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA
    "Lightfall", William J. Nealon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Scranton, PA
  • Alpenglow Elementary School Eagle River, AK, Percent for Art, 1995
  • Montgomery County Government Art in Public Architecture, Bethesda, MD, Little Falls Community Library, 1991

Select private installations

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  • Water Walk, painted glass installation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
    Water Walk, painted glass installation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Water Walk (detail)
    Water Walk (detail)
  • Frick Chemistry Lab, Princeton University Princeton, NJ, 2010. Architect: Hopkins Architects, London in collaboration with Payette Associates, Boston
  • Frick Chemistry Building, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. First floor north.
    Frick Chemistry Building, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. First floor north.
  • Frick Chemistry Building, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. One of the six installations located at the north and south ends of the central corridor of the office wing of the building. Third floor south.
    Frick Chemistry Building, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. One of the six installations located at the north and south ends of the central corridor of the office wing of the building. Third floor south.
  • The New York Helmsley Hotel New York, NY, 2010. Designer: J/Brice International
  • California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) Sacramento, CA, 2009. Architect: HOK[12]
  • CalSTRS Headquarters, West Sacramento, CA
    CalSTRS Headquarters, West Sacramento, CA
  • CalSTRS Headquarters, West Sacramento, CA
    CalSTRS Headquarters, West Sacramento, CA
  • Silver Towers New York City, NY, 2009. Architect: Costas Kondylis and Partners
  • Women & Infants Hospital Providence, RI, 2009. Architect: Anshen + Allen[13]
  • Florida Hospital Orlando, FL, 2008. Architect: Hunton Brady Architects
  • Ink 48 Hotel New York, NY, 2008. Interior Architect: Rockwell Group[14]
  • Radisson Lexington New York, NY, 2007. Designer: Stonehill and Taylor[15]
  • Children's Specialized Hospital New Brunswick, NJ, 2007. Architect: HKS; Interior Architect: Granary Associates
  • GTECH Providence, RI, 2006. Architect: Spagnolo Gisness & Associates [16]
  • California Pacific Medical Center San Francisco, CA, 2005. Architect: SMWM[17][18]
  • Ernst & Young Boston, MA, 2005. Architect: Gensler
  • Geoffrey & Keenie Fieger residence Bloomfield Hills, MI 2004
  • St. Regis Resort Aspen, CO, 2004
  • Marriott Hotel Richmond, VA, 2003[19]
  • Temple Habonim Barrington, RI, 2003
  • Graves 601 Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, 2003. Designer: Yabu Pushelberg[20]
  • The Peninsula Hotel Chicago, IL, 2001. Designer: BAMO
  • Integrative Center for Health Pawtucket, RI, 2000
  • Pfizer Inc. Groton, CT, 1993. Architect: CUH2A Inc
  • The Dreyfus Corporation New York, NY, 1990. Architect: Swanke Hayden Connell Ltd.

Publications

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Housberg's work has been published in The New Glass Review and in the book Luxury Hotels America By Martin Nicholas Kunz, Patrice Farameh, Patricia Massó.[21]

His work was also featured in Stephen Knapp's The Art of Glass: Integrating Architecture and Glass[22]

References

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  1. ^ Cingone, Cindy (2010-09-30). "Islander turns colorful glass into brilliant works of art". Jamestownpress.com. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  2. ^ RISD Views Fall 2005 Archived 2010-07-25 at the Wayback Machine Page 18
  3. ^ "General Services Administration page for the William J. Nealon Courthouse, Scranton, PA". Gsa.gov. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  4. ^ "CalSTRS Project". Plusmood.com. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  5. ^ Lamberts Glas Home Archived February 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Creates Glass Art for RI Courthouse[dead link‍]
  7. ^ "RI Public Art". Arts.ri.gov. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  8. ^ Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism (2010-10-06). "Art in Public Spaces". Ct.gov. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  9. ^ Utah Divisions of Arts & Museums Archived November 11, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ "Strand News" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  11. ^ "Palm Desert Art Registry". Palmdesertartistregistry.com. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  12. ^ "About CalSTRS". Calstrs.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-02. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  13. ^ Wp,em & Infants Hospital Philanthropy Report 2009 Archived July 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ United States (2011-02-08). "Ink 48". Ink 48. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  15. ^ "In The News". Aiany.org. 2008-01-08. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  16. ^ Gtech Center. "GTECH Center". Loopnet.com. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  17. ^ Harmonic Environments Archived February 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  18. ^ "Featured Artist: Paul Housberg". Health Care Fine Art. 2007-04-07. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  19. ^ "Guild Sourcebooks Paul Housberg". Guildsourcebooks.com. Archived from the original on 2010-10-11. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  20. ^ "Graves 601 Hotel Photo". Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  21. ^ Kunz, Martin Nicholas; Farameh, Patrice; Massó, Patricia (2007-02-28). Luxury Hotels America. teNeues. ISBN 9783832791421. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
  22. ^ Knapp, S. (1998). The Art of Glass: Integrating Architecture and Glass. Rockport Publishers. ISBN 9781610597241. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
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