1991- Formation of Fred Bamesberger Architectural Design, Valparaiso, IN Fred Bamesberger Architectural Design is an architectural practice which focuses on issues of design in contemporary culture.
1997-94 Design Organization, Valparaiso, IN Independent consultant focusing on issues of design in projects ranging from a medical radiology center to a multimillion dollar home.
1991-89 John C. Senhauser, Architect, Cincinnati, OH
1988 Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, London, England
1987 Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago, IL
1996 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD, Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Awarded for the design of the Hilltop Neighborhood House.
1995 THE BURNHAM PRIZE - finalist
1993 SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP - Finalist
1997 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD, Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Awarded for the design of a new dental clinic.
1991 SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP - Finalist
1991 AIA HENRY ADAMS MEDAL
1990 MATTESON LIBRARY COMPETITION - Finalist
1989 OICBA COMPETITION - Honorable Mentio
1987 OICBA COMPETITION - Honorable Mention
1997 THE RESIDENTIAL DUNES ARCHITECTURE OF FRED BAMESBERGER, Valparaiso, IN Exhibition at The Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University focusing on ideas of architectural intervention in a fragile landscape.
1996 COLLEGE OF THE ARTS FACULTY EXHIBITION, Lafayette, LA. University Art Museum, University of Southwestern Louisiana. Exhibited "Wind Shadow," a residence proposal for Northwest Indiana responding to the need for affordability and protection from winter winds.
1995 THE BURNHAM PRIZE EXHIBITION, Chicago, IL Exhibit at the Chicago Architectural Club recognizing new design on the Third Coast.
1990 MATTESON LIBRARY COMPETITION EXHIBITION, Chicago, IL Chicago Architectural Foundation
1999 MARIA ELENA'S RESTAURANT, Valparaiso, IN Architectural design for new restaurant focusing of issues of re-urbanization and community development in an impoverished neighborhood.
1999 REINHARDT RESIDENCE, Valparaiso, IN Architectural design of a new home focusing on issues of materiality and affordability in a rural landscape.
1998 TOTH RESIDENCE, Valparaiso, IN Design of a new home examining alternative issues of siting in a wooded ravine.
1997 JOEY'S HOUSE, Valparaiso, IN Design of a new house exploring the idea of the "view corridor."
1996 SALT CREEK VALLEY, Valparaiso, IN Rural Northwest Indiana land planning and subdivision examining the development of "view corridors" as a primary space.
1995 HILLTOP NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, Valparaiso, IN Design of a daycare center, medical and dental clinic examining the creation of a anchor for community development in an undervalued neighborhood
1992 DENTAL CLINIC, Valparaiso, IN Architectural design of a new dental clinic examining issues of "front/back" and "private/public" spaces.
1993 University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Architecture, Chicago, IL Master of Architecture, Magna Cum Laude
1991 University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning, Cincinnati, OH Bachelor of Architecture, Magna Cum Laude
Professional Practice Certificate
1989 International Study, University of Cincinnati, Copenhagen, Denmark
1999-present Project Neighbors, Board of Directors
1998-present Friends of the Brauer Museum of Art, Valparaiso University, Board of Directors
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
Registered Architect State of Illinois
Registered Architect State of Indiana
Registered Architect State of Michigan