James (Jim) Walker Christopher
Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
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Birth Date and Place
(Scroll to Top)b. November 5, 1930
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America -
Death Date and Place
(Scroll to Top)d. April 12, 2016
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America -
Obituaries
(Scroll to Top)http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=179645670
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Universities Attended
(Scroll to Top)Rice University, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 1953
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Masters in Architecture, 1956 (Walsh Scholar, 1952-1953; Rehman Grant, 1957)[2] -
Professional Career
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Awards and Certificates
(Scroll to Top)- Brixen & Christopher, Merit Award for a single-family residence on the east bench, Utah, from the Utah Chapter of the AIA, 1966.3
- Brixen & Christopher, Merit Award for Superior Design and Construction for the addition and expansion to Dr. Harry E. Fisher’s Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah, from the Utah Chapter of the AIA, 1967.4
- Brixen & Christopher, Merit Award for the Stables at Sundance, Provo, Utah, from the Utah Chapter of the AIA, 1970.5
- Brixen & Christopher, Merit Award for Base Facilities, Tram Terminal and Lodge at Snowbird from the Western Mountain Region of the AIA, 1972.6
- Brixen & Christopher, Honor Award for Turramurra Lodge (Inn at Snowbird), from the Western Mountain Region of the AIA, 1975.7
- Brixen & Christopher, Honor Award for the Turramurra Lodge at Snowbird in Utah from the Regional Conference for the Annual Design Competition from the AIA, 1975.8
- Brixen & Christopher, Honor Award for the offices of Cannon Construction Co. in Salt Lake City, from the Regional Conference for the Annual Design Competition from the AIA, 1975.9
- Brixen & Christopher, Honor Award for Nunemaker Place at Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah, from the Western Mountain Region Conference of Utah, 1977.10
- Brixen & Christopher, the 1987 Architectural Firm Award (“Firm of the Year” award) for the Snowbird Resort from the Western Mountain Region of the AIA, 1987.11
- Brixen & Christopher, Honor Award for St. James Episcopal Church from the Utah Society of the AIA, 1994.12
- James Christopher, Lifetime Achievement Award, from the Utah Chapter of the AIA, 2010.13
- James Christopher, Utah Heritage Foundation’s Lucybeth Rampton Lifetime Achievement Award for preservation of historical buildings, 2016.
- Brixen & Christopher, Honor Award for the Emery Building Addition at the University of Utah from the Western Mountain Region of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), date unknown.14
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Significant Contributions
(Scroll to Top)- Commander, United States Navy, 1953-1955.15
- Lecturer, University of Utah, 1956-1960, 1963-1966.
- Member, the Exhibition Committee for the exhibition held at the Salt Lake Art Barn, Salt Lake City, Utah, sponsored by the Utah Chapter of the AIA, 1960.16
- College of Fellows of the AIA, 1981.
- Board Member and Trustee, Utah Heritage Foundation, 2004-2012.17
- National Chairman, R/UDAT National Task Group, date unknown.
- President, Alta Club, date unknown.
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Significant Buildings w/ Location
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Walter P. Cottam Visitors Center, Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
1994
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Sprague Library (renovation)
2131 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
1988
Building Type: Libraries - Public
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Alfred Emery Building, University of Utah (addition)
298 South 1400 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
1983
Building Type: University
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Brixen & Christopher Architects Office
252 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
1978
Building Type: Office Buildings - Retail on the Ground Floor
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St. James Episcopal Church
7486 Union Park Avenue, Midvale, Utah 84047
1978
Building Type: Religious Facilities
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Nunemaker Place at Westminster College
1840 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
1977
Building Type: University
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Synagogue for Congregation Kol Ami
2425 Heritage Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84109
1976
Building Type: Religious Facilities
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Base Tram Terminal at Snowbird
9600 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Snowbird, Utah 84092
1971
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Snowbird Village Plaza
9600 Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, Snowbird, Utah 84092
1971
Building Type: Variety of Uses - Monuments, Exhibition Halls & Etc.
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The Inn (previously known as Turramurra Lodge)
9202 East Lodge Road, Snowbird, Utah 84092
1971
Building Type: Hotels - Travelers Facilities
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The Stables at Sundance Resort (initial master plan)
9061 Timphaven Road, Sundance, Utah 84604
1969
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Sources
(Scroll to Top)1. Flickr, accessed on June 2, 2016, https://www.flickr.com/photos/utahheritagefoundation/sets/72157667037736642. R.R Bowker, “American Architects Directory, Third Edition,” The American Institute of Architects, 1970. Robert H. Woody, “Architect Prizes Focus on Communal Values,” Salt Lake Tribune, January 21, 1966. "Architects" folder at the Utah State Historical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah. William A. Dunn, “8 Architects Win Awards of Merit,” Deseret News, January 21, 1967. "Architects" folder at the Utah State Historical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah.
2. Unknown author, “Architects of Utah Open Observance,” unknown newspaper, 1970. "Architecture" folder at the Utah State Historical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah.
3. Kirk Huffaker, “Snowbird: Vision for a Modern Resort,” The Utah Heritage Foundation Newsletter (Fall 2012), 4.
4. Ibid.
5. Unknown author, “S.L. Architects Win 2 Design Honors.” Salt Lake Tribune, September 24, 1975. "Architects" folder at the Utah State Historical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah.
6. Ibid.
7. Unknown author, “Architects Honor 5 Designs,” Deseret News, September 13, 1977. "Architects" folder at the Utah State Historical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah.
8. Martin Brixen, Interviewed by Everett L. Cooley, 12 December, 1988, Audio recording, Everett L. Cooley Oral History Project, Special Collections and Archives, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, pg. 54.
9. “Brixen & Christopher” page from the “AIA Utah: Profiles 1995” in Stephen B. Smith Papers, accn 2841, box 40, folder 3, pg. 19. From the Special Collections and Archives Department, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
10. Michael McFall, “James Christopher, architect who designed Snowbird and much of Salt Lake City, dies at 85,” Salt Lake Tribune, April 16, 2016, accessed June 13, 2016, http://www.sltrib.com/news/3785545-155/james-christopher-architect-who-designed-snowbird.
11. (For all awards and certifications above unless otherwise noted) “Brixen & Christopher” from the “AIA Utah: Profiles 1995” folder in Stephen B. Smith Papers, accn 2841, box 40, folder 3, pg.19. From the Special Collections and Archives Department, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
12. R.R Bowker, “American Architects Directory,” American Institute of Architects, 3rd Edition, 1970.
13. “Utah Architects Display Creations at Art Center.” Salt Lake Tribune, April 24, 1960. "Architects" folder at the Utah State Historical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah.
14. “James W. Christopher – Lucybeth Rampton Award,” from the Utah Heritage Foundation, accessed June 13, 2016, http://www.utahheritagefoundation.org/tours-and-events/heritage-awards/2016ha/item/888-jim-christopher#.V19ER447S-K.
