It’s no surprise that structural engineer Silvian Marcus names Johann Sebastian Bach as his favorite composer, with the latter well known for a complex oeuvre that boggles the mind, from solo keyboard preludes for “The Well Tempered Clavier” to the fully orchestrated “Brandenburg Concertos.” In his famed fugues, the Baroque musician created multiple voices—up to five music staff lines played by one pianist.
When speaking with Marcus about a specific project or about his storied career that led to his selection as ENR New York’s Legacy Award winner for 2021, he will inevitably compare designing and building to music and dance, with all project team members playing their parts.