Portrait of Arkady Zaltsman
Arkady Zaltsman Praying at the Wailing Wall
Arkady Zaltsman on Vacation in Venice
Remembrance graphic saying "Memory Light"
Picture of Arkady Zaltsman as a Young Man
Arkady Zaltsman with one of his designs in school
Memorial Bench Erected by Arkady Zaltsman's Family
Memorial Bench Erected by Arkady Zaltsman's Family
Arkady Zaltsman on Vacation
Arkady Zaltsman with his Wife
Arkady Zaltsman on Vacation with his Wife
Arkady Zaltsman with his Wife
Arkady Zaltsman with his Parents
Arkady Zaltsman with his Wife
Arkady Zaltsman dancing with his daughter Laura
Pamphlet Cover, September 11 Memorial Square for victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Pamphlet for memorial square with a biography of Arkady Zaltsman
Pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Back Cover of pamphlet for memorial square remembering Arkady and other victims from Eastern Europe
Arkady Zaltsman's parents visiting his grave
Arkady Zaltsman and his father outside their home in Moldova
Close up of Arkady Zaltsman's grave
Arkady Zaltsman's parents and wife lighting a candle at a 9/11 memorial service
Moldovan Presidential Residence in Chisinau
Arkady Zaltsman's business card from when he lived in the USSR
Arkady Zaltsman's business card following his move to the United States
Arkady Zaltsman's Russian business card before he moved to the United States
English version of Arkady Zaltsman's business card when he worked as an architect in the USSR
Seal designating Arkady Zaltsman a registered New York architect
Arkady Zaltsman's SPG&A business card following his move to the United States
Poem written by Arkady Zaltsman's daughter called "Ode to Dad"
Passage written by his daughter about Arkady Zaltsman
Poem about Arkady Zaltsman written by his daughter
Missing poster for Arkady Zaltsman
Queen Elizabeth II September 11 Memorial Garden
Conseleya 9/11 Memorial
Dewitt 9/11 Memorial
Montclair State University 9/11 Memorial
East Newark 9/11 Memorial
Fair Haven 9/11 Memorial
Freehold Township 9/11 Living Memorial Tree Grove
Crescent Beach Park - Flagpole/Memorial for 9/11 Victims
Garrison Elementary School American Patriot Garden
Before immigrating to the United States from his home country of Moldova, architect Arkady Zaltsman helped design the parliament building which would later become a landmark. When he and his family arrived in the U.S. in the early 1990s, the once esteemed architect was an unknown. He steadfastly worked to build his career in his new country.
“He actually was a workaholic,” his daughter, Laura Khait, told a museum oral historian. “Not in the negative sense of the word…but somebody that just is so passionate about what they do, there are not enough hours in the day to work.”
Zaltsman opened the firm AAZ Design and designed high end homes and businesses. He even submitted a design proposal for the Oklahoma City Memorial. He was eventually hired by architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
His sacrifices were worth it. “He adored New York. Just adored New York. He would show it to everybody who would come and visit later on and his favorite vista was Brooklyn Heights,” said his wife, Zhanna Galperina.
On September 11, 2001, Zaltsman was in a meeting at Aon Corporation on the South Tower’s 105th floor, presenting his plans for renovating the Toronto Airport. Today, a white rose marks what would have been his 61st birthday.
New York Times Portraits of Grief
If you were Arkady Zaltsman's guest in New York, you could be sure he would take you to the esplanade at Brooklyn Heights. And you could be sure he would be beaming as he showed off that vista. It was his favorite view.
Then again, Mr. Zaltsman, an architect, had lots of favorite views. "He loved New York so much," said his wife, Zhanna Galperina. "He was very proud to live here." With their daughter, Laura, the couple immigrated in 1990 from Moldova (then the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic) and settled in Midwood, Brooklyn. But they did not come until he could see his most important project to completion: the House of Parliament in Chisinau.
Mr. Zaltsman reached two milestones last year. He was hired by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill — "He used to tell me that S.O.M. is mentioned in every book on architecture," Ms. Galperina said. And he turned 45. Rather than wait until his 50th birthday for a blow-out party, Mr. Zaltsman celebrated his 45th in grand style, with nearly 100 friends, colleagues and clients.
Though he dreamed of beautifying Brooklyn, especially the Russian quarter in Brighton Beach, much of Mr. Zaltsman's work took place in the towers of Manhattan. He was at a meeting with the Aon Corporation in 2 World Trade Center on Sept. 11.
Hi Daddy, I Love You.
Hi Daddy,
I Love You. Wish you were here. Wish you could love me, guide me, give me a few words of sage advice, as you always did. Wish you could encourage me and drive me. Wish you could push me forward when I feel stuck. Wish you could tell me what to do sometimes. Wish, wish, wish. I wish all those things. I hope you hear them, feel them, intuit them. I know you do. You were the first man I ever loved. I love you, still.
Laura, your daughter.
In memory
We worked on a couple of projects. I printed all your specs and blueprints. We were going to meet to review your ideas abut designing a radio studio. You were a wonderful man with a great spirit and a love of all you did. Your family was your true love. I always think of you on 9/11. RIP.
Posted by Mike Ward
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