Résumé

Principal, Robert M. Engelbrecht, Architect, Princeton, NJ, -1991. The New York Times wrote in his obituary: "Mr. Engelbrecht was known for his designs and construction techniques in the area of modular building systems. He developed energy-efficient building systems for several corporations, and his designs were featured in numerous articles in national periodicals, including Country Living, House Beautiful, Life and Popular Science." (See "R.M. Engelbrecht, 68, Architect and Adviser," New York Times, 09/12/1991, p. B20.) Engelbrecht designed the "House of the Immediate Future" at the Seattle World's Fair of 1962. After the fair's completion, the Sugamele Family moved the residence to a site on Mercer Island.

Engelbrecht designed some leather and iron stools that were shown at the Museum of Modern Art's "Good Design" show held at Chicago's Merchandise Mart in 01/1954. (See Betty Pepis, "Furnishings Show Poses Challenge," New York Times, 01/05/1954, p. 22.)

Parents

His father was Otto Engelbrecht.

Spouse

He wed Vivian Engelbrecht.

Children

He and Vivian had two children: Martin, who resided in Rocky Hill, NJ, in 1991, and George, who lived in New York, NY, at the time of his father's death.