Chris Fischer
AIA, LEED® AP
Design Leader
Joined BWBR in 2010
Chris is a design leader and senior project architect who holds master’s degrees in both architecture and biology. Seeing design in both its technical and aesthetic forms, he explores the operations of buildings to find unique solutions that can enhance operations and make sustainable goals a priority target. His work spans from corporate office environments to health care and research facilities, including work for global corporations.
“I have often been asked how I made the switch to architecture from biology. Architecture and the biological sciences are actually quite similar. Biological systems require organisms to go through a rigorous selection process, and those that adapt and evolve, survive and flourish in their environments. Great buildings require a similar rigor in their design: beauty and composition will only be affective if it is utilized to reinforce building function and response to environment. My goal is to make beautiful buildings that are biologically sensitive.”
Projects
Gustavus Adolphus CollegeAnderson Hall RenovationGustavus Adolphus College
Anderson Hall, Bonnier Multifaith CenterUniversity of Minnesota
Athletes VillageMercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
Behavioral Health Unit Expansion and RenovationPolar Semiconductor
Bloomington Semiconductor Fabrication FacilityAldevron
Campus ExpansionMedical Device Manufacturer
Dry Room Addition and RenovationTennant Company
Global Corporate Headquarters Campus RelocationMinneapolis Community & Technical College
Hennepin Skyway RenovationUniversity of Minnesota
Microbiology Research FacilityHealthPartners
Neuroscience CenterMonument Health Custer Hospital
Replacement Critical Access Hospital and ClinicTomah Health
Replacement Health and Wellness CampusMedical Device Company
Research & Development and Manufacturing Facility ExpansionFortune 500 Company
Research & Development BuildingCornell College
Russell Science CenterSyngenta
R & D Innovation CenterOchsner Health
Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Center