Klaus Philipsen

Biography: Klaus Philipsen ArchPlan, Inc. Philipsen Architects Baltimore, MD Klaus Philipsen, FAIA, LEED AP is president of ArchPlan Inc., an architecture firm in downtown Baltimore specializing in community revitalization, building rehabilitation and adaptive re-use, historic preservation and transportation planning since 1992. He has been in practice since 1977 and has been named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 2011 for being an example of what is means to be a citizen architect and using his professional skills over his entire career to affect communities through advocacy for urban revitalization, public transportation and managed growth. His actions have helped to shape Maryland’s nationally recognized smart growth policies, the renaissance of Baltimore and inspired young people to become citizen architects themselves. Notable projects of ArchPlan's portfolio include transportation projects such as the $2.9 billion Baltimore Red Line, a postponed surface-subway light rail line, a transit center in Langley Park Maryland, transit oriented development (housing near Baltimore's Penn Station, catalytic urban infill project comprised of a restaurant and museum complex on Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Avenue, the former hub of African American culture in Baltimore (not yet realized) and affordable housing for rent and ownership. ArchPlan has successfully completed numerous new construction, rehabilitation and historic preservation projects. Current work includes being a sustainability consulting, inner city homes for first time home buyers and historic preservation for a non-profit. Additionally, Philipsen is involved in local planning, an affordable housing task force, is active in the AIA Urban Design Committee, is a member of the Lamda Alpha International, and has taught at local architecture schools