Victor Pechaty
About Victor Pechaty
Victor Pechaty is a Design Director at Gensler, with a diverse background in architecture and design education. He has held various roles in prominent firms and has extensive project experience across multiple sectors.
Current Role at Gensler
Victor Pechaty serves as Design Director at Gensler, a global architecture and design firm. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to various projects from the firm's Boston office located at 1 Beacon St., Boston, MA. In this role, he initiates the conceptual, functional, and aesthetic design vision for projects across multiple market sectors, including government, corporate, mixed-use, community/recreation, and education.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to his role at Gensler, Victor Pechaty was a Professor in Practice at the University of Minnesota from 2009 to 2021. During his 12 years in this position, he taught graduate-level design studios, focusing on design theory and the implementation of design through craft and detail. His academic experience contributed to shaping the next generation of architects in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Professional Background in Architecture
Victor Pechaty has extensive experience in the architecture field, having worked in various capacities since the early 1990s. He began his career as an Architect at HGA Architects and Engineers from 1990 to 1994. He then held positions at KPF as an Architect from 1996 to 2001, and later at Rozeboom Miller Architects, Inc. as Associate/Senior Design Architect from 2001 to 2006. He also served as Partner at BKV Group from 2006 to 2010 and as Vice President and Design Principal at HGA from 2010 to 2021.
Educational Qualifications
Victor Pechaty earned his Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation in 1996. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 1990. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his professional practice in architecture.
Project Experience and Expertise
Throughout his career, Victor Pechaty has gained project experience across various sectors, including government, corporate, mixed-use, community/recreation, and education. His expertise encompasses initiating design visions that integrate conceptual, functional, and aesthetic elements, ensuring that projects meet the diverse needs of clients and communities.