Résumé

Apprentice, Paolo Soleri, Arcosanti, AZ.

Principal, Obie Bowman, Architect, Mendocino Coast, CA, 1971- . His web site said, "A major career decision was to establish a small studio in a natural setting where we could focus on creating a limited number of carefully crafted projects. We began on the Mendonoma coast in 1971 and relocated to the Dry Creek Valley near Healdsburg in 1993. We relish the opportunity to do work out of state because it presents entirely new problems to solve. Outside California we have worked in Oregon, Washington, Montana, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Florida." (See Obie Bowman, Architect, FAIA.com. "About," accessed 01/08/2020.) In 2024, Bowman had an architectural office in Healdsburg, CA.

Professional Activities

Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Professional Awards

Fellow, American Institute of Architects (FAIA), 2008.

College

B.Arch., Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. 1967.

Relocation

Obie Bowman spent his formative years in Los Angeles County, CA, before attending architectural school at Arizona State University.

In 2020, Bowman and his wife, Helena, lived near Healdsburg, CA.

Spouse

He wed Helene Teresa Pleszczynski (born 02/15/1947 in MO) on 06/06/1971 in Santa Barbara County, CA. Obie Bowman's web site said of Helena: "Helena and Obie have worked together since their marriage in 1971. Helena is indispensable to every aspect of the studio. Helena grew up in Santa Barbara, speaks fluent Polish, and received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1969)." (See Obie Bowman, Architect, FAIA.com. "About," accessed 01/08/2020.)