Paul Goldberger

Paul Goldberger

Keynote Speaker: Renowned Architecture Critic & Urbanism Expert; Pulitzer Prize Winner; Author of "Why Architecture Matters"

Paul Goldberger Biography

Paul Goldberger is a prominent voice in architecture, urbanism, and design. Goldberger served as the architecture critic for The New Yorker, following a 25-year career at The New York Times, where his architecture criticism was recognized with the Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Criticism. He is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair.

Goldberger began his career at The New York Times after graduating from Yale University, where he studied art history. Early in his tenure, he was assigned to write the obituary of architect Louis Kahn. He was later named an architecture critic, working alongside Ada Louise Huxtable. At The New Yorker, Goldberger wrote the "Sky Line" column, analyzing contemporary buildings, urban development, and design trends. He has also held the Joseph Urban Chair in Design and Architecture at The New School in New York City and served as dean of Parsons School of Design, a division of The New School.

Goldberger is the author of several books, including "Ballpark: Baseball in the American City," "Building Art: The Life and Work of Frank Gehry," "Building with History," "Why Architecture Matters," "Building Up and Tearing Down," and "DUMBO: The Making of a Neighborhood and the Rebirth of Brooklyn." His chronicle of the rebuilding of Ground Zero, "Up from Zero: Politics, Architecture, and the Rebuilding of New York," was named one of The New York Times Notable Books. His biography of Frank Gehry stands as the first full-length critical biography of the architect.

Goldberger's writing has earned him honors such as the President's Medal of the Municipal Art Society of New York, the medal of the American Institute of Architects, the Medal of Honor of the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation, the Vincent Scully Prize from the National Building Museum, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Architecture Award. He was named a Literary Lion by the New York Public Library.

Goldberger lectures widely on architecture, design, historic preservation, and cities, and has taught at the Yale School of Architecture, the Graduate School of Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley, and The New School. He appears frequently on film and television to discuss art, architecture, and cities, and served as host of a PBS program on architect Benjamin Latrobe. He has also served as an advisor on architect selection and project design for institutions including The Obama Presidential Center, The New York Public Library, The Morgan Library, Harvard University, Cornell University, the Carnegie Science Center, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the Glenstone Museum. Goldberger is recognized for translating the complexities of the built environment into accessible prose, contributing to public understanding of architecture and urban life.

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Paul Goldberger Videos

Paul Goldberger on the Architect who Designed NYC like a 1930s
Paul Goldberger on Architecture as an Act of Optimism
#292 - Paul Goldberger, Architectural Critic and Author

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Paul Goldberger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Innovation, Environment, Sustainability, Art & Design, Architecture, Culture, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Author.

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Paul Goldberger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Innovation and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul Goldberger for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Paul Goldberger generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carlo Ratti, Ray Kurzweil and Jonathan Haidt. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul Goldberger for an upcoming event.

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Paul Goldberger Videos

Paul Goldberger on the Architect who Designed NYC like a 1930s
Paul Goldberger on Architecture as an Act of Optimism
#292 - Paul Goldberger, Architectural Critic and Author
Reflections on Architecture Criticism with Paul Goldberger ...
Paul Goldberger USC Architecture 2013 Graduation Speech ...
  • How do I book Paul Goldberger to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Paul Goldberger for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Paul Goldberger, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Paul Goldberger or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Paul Goldberger for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Paul Goldberger, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Goldberger, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Paul Goldberger speak about?

    Paul Goldberger is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Innovation, Environment, Sustainability, Art & Design, Architecture, Culture, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking and Author.
  • Where does Paul Goldberger travel from?

    Paul Goldberger generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Paul Goldberger?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul Goldberger for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul Goldberger for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul Goldberger or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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