Carl Ordemann, AIA, as a Principal at Perkins Eastman, was an extraordinarily talented architect and leader and served as a pivotal member of the Perkins Eastman community, as well as the architectural and the development community. At the time of his passing, Carl had more than 45 years of experience in the profession and managed numerous projects for the firm, representing more than 60 million square feet of new construction and 30 million square feet of interior alterations, and including such transformative projects as The Willoughby in Brooklyn, TSX Broadway in Manhattan, and 440 Hamilton in White Plains. As the firm’s practice area leader for the commercial mixed-use practice, Carl directed large teams on complex projects across a variety of program types, including commercial, residential, mixed-use, and government work. In addition to his award-winning portfolio, Carl contributed his expertise as a guest critic at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and in teaching roles at New York University’s Real Estate Institute and the New York Institute of Technology. He managed Perkins Eastman's New York office's commercial, corporate and residential studio and the firm's Stamford office. Prior to joining Perkins Eastman, Carl was the Managing Principal in charge of both Perkins & Will’s New York City and Shanghai offices, and before that was a Senior Partner at HLW where he also was the President of their Design Build and Project Management division. Carl was a committed ULI member for over two decades and was active with the West/FF Advisory Board since 2013. He actively and enthusiastically curated many programs including the City Exchange program, programs on Historic Preservation and the Future of our Cities and was an active participant in the ULI NY Mixed Use Blue Product Council since 2019. In addition to being a consummate professional, Carl was also a warm and affable colleague, always ready to offer words of support and lending a helping hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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