The AIA College of Fellows Quarterly Q4 2023

The AIA College of Fellows

Quarterly

Q4 2023

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AIA College of Fellows Founded in 1952, the College of Fellows is composed of members of the Institute who are elevated to Fellowship by a jury of their peers. Fellowship is one of the highest honors the AIA can bestow upon a member. Elevation to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievement of the architect as an individual, but also elevates before the public and the profession those architects who have made significant contributions to architecture and to society.

In this Issue | Q4 2023

Message from the Chancellor

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Annual Business Meeting Recap

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2024 COF Secretary: Steven Spurlock, FAIA

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Regional Representative's Message

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2023 Component Grant Recipients

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Call for 2024 Component Grants

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Equity in Practice: NOMA HBCU Professional Development Program (from YAF Connection)

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2024 AIA YAF Advisory Committee

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Ways to Contribute

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Remembering John R. Klai, FAIA

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Remembering William A. Rose Jr., FAIA

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Former Chancellors 1990-2022

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The Heritage Society of the AIA College of Fellows

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Fellows Remembered

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Contributors to the COF Fund

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COF RESOURCE GUIDE THE PATH TO FELLOWSHIP The American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Path to Fellowship 2019

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Quarterly Mission to explore and communicate the activities and goals of the College of Fellows

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COLLEGE OF FELLOWS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE

2023 Executive Committee

The AIA College of Fellows

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2018

IN THIS ISSUE:

Investiture - St. Patrick’s Cathedral A’18 COF Recap

Chancellor Frances Halsband, FAIA Vice Chancellor Ron Blitch , FAIA Bursar Kate Schwennsen, FAIA Secretary Jeanne Jackson, FAIA

2023 Editorial Committee

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COLLEGE OF FELLOWS COMPONENT OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION

Editor-In-Chief Gabriela Baierle, AIA Associate Editor Jessica O'Donnell, AIA Chair, Regional Representatives Stuart Pettitt, FAIA Executive Director, College of Fellows Muza Conforti

COLLEGE OF FELLOWS REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

WELCOME PACKET COLLEGE OF FELLOWS FORMER CHANCELLORS

The American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Directory of Former Chancellors 2019

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DIRECTORY YAF CONNECTION ARCHIVE

Connection

The architecture and design journal of the Young Architects Forum

This issue: Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I) What are the possibilities of J.E.D.I. driven design?

Emerging professionals seek ways to create justice in design process, curate avenues for equitable practice, showcase diversity in thought and leadership, inclusion in work culture, and much more.

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Message from the Chancellor

By Frances Halsband, FAIA

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s we approach the end of the year, I have been reflecting on what we tried to do, and what we accomplished.

I started as Chancellor thinking “What is a Fellow”?

Every year at Investiture we are told that Fellowship is not the end of the line, it’s the beginning. The beginning of what? The beginning of simply Being Present as a Fellow!

We are fellows in every day professional life. We embody of some form of success and achievement. We are a leaders!

People are watching! Simply being present is important. I keep saying “Wear your medal all the time! Wear it in the office!

Wear it at the airport! Wear it on the golf course. Wear it in the shower! Let people know who you are, be available!

What can the College of Fellows achieve collectively?

At the beginning of the year the Executive Committee gathered to talk about what we could do to further our mission. We created a list of Mission Focused Themes, starting with Research & Opportunity Grants and Mentorship; supported by Communications, Operations/Administration, Finance/Fund Management, and Fund raising.

All of these themes join at the Conference, a moment when we are present together. Each of us on the Ex Comm has taken responsibility for thinking about one or more of these themes. I do hope that this framework will guide us for the next few years.

Here are a few things that meant a lot to me as we moved through the year: Being present at Conference Fellows events have been increasingly scheduled in spaces away from the conference. We have been pulled away from the action, making us invisible to the rest of AIA. We started to turn that trend around this year, bringing Investiture back to the conference, so everyone could get a glimpse of the pageantry. The College of Fellows had a booth on the Exhibition Floor. Convocation was open to Fellows and was open to all. We had two seminars, the 2 + 2 design discussion, and a presentation about the Latrobe Prize.

We heard from some Fellows at our recent Annual Business Meeting that we had made too many changes, that Investiture should remain in a significant architectural setting.

Recognizing that the rules for meetings have changed, finding a place that meets today’s standards for accessibility, avoiding religious structures, and taking into consideration size, cost, and transportation, we will look again at our alternatives. Next year the AIA will be adding Investiture to their responsibilities for organizing the entire Conference. That should bring more opportunities.

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Being present as mentors We are widening our mentorship world. As you know, we have a strong alliance with the Young Architects Forum. They and we have created several mentorship programs, and components all over the country have created many more. Align, Nexus, Torch, Drink and Draw, are some of my favorites. We need to support these programs and many others through our Component Grants.

A few weeks ago I attended the Baltimore Fellows Dinner. I had been invited to speak at the 2020 dinner, but it turned out to be a Zoom talk. The dinner never happened. This year’s dinner, the first since 2019, honored me, and Abimbola Asojo, PhD, FAIA, IDEC, LEED AP, NOMA, NCIDQ. She is the new dean of Morgan State University School of Architecture and Planning, and a 2023 New Fellow.

This year we began to think about how to bring more young architects and their children to conference. Ron Blitch, Vice Chancellor, pointed out that most of us realize we want to be architects when we are around ten years old. Aspire was our first try at activities for kids, at the San Francisco Conference in a booth on the exhibition floor. We’ve realized that mentoring starts at 10 years old.

Meanwhile, I am seeing more mid career architects seeking advice. Everything from “What should I do next” to “How do I transition my firm?” So mentoring starts at 10, bringing new groups into the profession, heats up for the 30-40 group, and goes on for many decades beyond that.

As Fellows, every one of us has valuable experience and wisdom to pass along. The College of Fellows should be connecting Fellows to mentoring opportunities by publicizing the vast array of Mentoring possibilities in the Quarterly, and through our granting program, by encouraging new ideas.

Above: Frances and Abimbola Asojo, PhD, FAIA

Being present through Research and Outreach How can we sponsor Research of real value to practicing professionals? The Latrobe Prize, Component Grants, Opportunity Grants form the majority of our College of Fellows Foundation expenditures. In the past couple of years we have supported the Say It Loud Exhibition at the Octagon, the YAF Summit 30: Mission 2030 conference on planning for the next 100 years, and Aspire, bringing kids into the mix. Jeanne and Ron will be focusing on Latrobe, in particular. The Latrobe Prize is a $100,000 commitment. Are we getting maximum value from it?

What a pleasure to be part of a world inspired by and led by fellow Fellows!

Frances Halsband, FAIA 2023 Chancellor

This is a team effort, and we are all part of the team. I have enjoyed every minute of being Chancellor, even the tough ones!

Being present, working, contributing, is what counts.

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Annual Business Meeting Recap

By Jeanne Jackson, FAIA

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his year on October 18th the College of Fellows annual Business Meeting was once again conducted as a virtual event, and will continue to be virtual for the foreseeable future. Frankly, attendance is far better than the in-person meeting, traditionally held at the AIA Conference. . . one more thing the pandemic changed, but with a good result! Over 170 Fellows were in attendance. If you couldn’t fit the meeting into your schedule, the associated PowerPoint can be found here, and for a recording of the meeting, click here (Passcode: *=7cUbDY).

The meeting began with introductions of the College’s current Executive Committee Members and of our new Executive Director, Muza Conforti. Recognition was given to our former Chancellors, many of whom were in attendance, as well as former Presidents of the Institute, also many on the Zoom.

We took a moment to honor and remember our distinguished Fellows who passed away in 2022 and 2023. One of these individuals was Bill Rose, FAIA, our 1980 Chancellor.

Remember, you can always find links to the stories of these remarkable humans in the Quarterly, on the “Fellows Remembered” page. (In this issue, the links are on page 33) It’s inspiring to read about their lives and their amazing accomplishments that have provided society and our profession so many benefits. They are missed.

Our 2023 President, Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA, addressed the group, and was inspiring as always. Following President Grandstaff-Rice’s remarks, the 2022 Business Meeting Minutes were approved.

Next, Vice Chancellor Ron Blitch, FAIA, Chair of the 2023 Nominations Committee, introduced the jury for the selection of the incoming member of the College’s Executive Committee. The Nominations Committee’s recommendation for the 2024/25 Secretary of the College was Steven Spurlock, FAIA. The election of the 2024/25 Bursar of the College followed, along with the proposed slate of officers for the 2024 Executive Committee. These individuals were presented to the membership for consideration and duly voted upon. With that formal action, our current Vice-Chancellor, Ron Blitch, FAIA, will become the 62nd Chancellor of the College in December; Kate Schwennsen, FAIA, the incoming Vice Chancellor, Jeanne Jackson, FAIA, will continue for a second year as the Bursar, and Steven Spurlock, FAIA, will become the incoming Secretary of the College of Fellows. Nominations for the 2025 Bursar will be due in August of 2024, with the jury chaired by 2024 Vice-Chancellor Kate Schwennsen, FAIA. The 2023 Fellows and Honorary Fellows were recognized as the next item of business. We are so delighted to welcome 82 new Fellows to the College.

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Business Meeting attendees on Zoom.

Chancellor Frances Halsband, FAIA, provided the annual report, summarizing the meetings and activities of the College that have transpired in 2023. A’23 included multiple Fellows events, including our annual Golf tournament, a major fundraiser for the College. On the convention floor, Vice-Chancellor Ron Blitch, FAIA, organized the Aspire Series at A’23, the first ever participatory event for architects and their children. Aspire will return to AIA24 in DC; please let us know if you’d like to volunteer to help us with that event!

Three sessions at the Conference were hosted by the College; • Two Plus Two: Achieving Outstanding Design, which pairs 2 Fellows and 2 AIA Young Architects to discuss design.

• A presentation of the 2019 Latrobe Prize: Addressing a Multi-Billion Dollar Challenge, an exploration of the beneficial effects of school renovation on students and staff. The final report will be released shortly.

• The Pathway to Fellowship, which included Chancellor Halsband and 2023 Jury Chair RK Stewart, FAIA. Of course, the 2023 Investiture and Convocation Celebration were important pieces of the Conference, as well as the New Fellows luncheon and the annual Fellows luncheon. Next year the two luncheons will become one joyous event. Another fundraising event was the well-attended “Wine & Design” gathering.

Chancellor Halsband included an overview of the AIA Component grants awarded by the College. She described the business meetings of the Executive Committee in Austin, Texas, and New York City this year, where the ExCom met local Fellows, worked on our Mission Focus Groups, and planned for the future.

summary of planned Fellows activities in Washington DC at AIA24.

Secretary Kate Schwennsen, FAIA, discussed our publication efforts, including a solicitation for interesting topics for future editions of the Quarterly. This was followed by a presentation from the Chair of the Regional Representatives, Stu Pettit, FAIA, on the vacancies on the Council that will occur at the beginning of 2024. He explained the methods of appointment of Regional Representatives, and asked for nominations and self-nominations of Fellows in those Regions where vacancies will occur.

I, your Bursar, reported on our budget and the status of the COF permanent fund. I pointed out that only about 1% of Fellows contributed to the Fund in 2022. I suggested that Fellows consider an annual giving plan to extend our mission to support research and mentorship. Legacy and Heritage donors were recognized.

The final portion of the meeting was dedicated to new Business. There was a lively discussion regarding the location and arrangements for the 2024 - and future - Investitures and Convocation Celebrations. The final new Business item was regarding the 2023 AIA International Conference, being held in Mexico City in early November. International Regional Representative Steve Miller, FAIA, suggested that we may all want to consider attendance at future AIA International Conferences.

The other Executive Committee members, who also serve as officers of the AIA College of Fellows Fund, Inc., reported on specific topics. Vice-Chancellor Ron Blitch, FAIA, provided additional detail about the Aspire program, as well as a

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Announcement | AIA College of Fellows Executive Committee

2024 COF Secretary: Steven Spurlock, FAIA

By Kate Schwennsen, FAIA with foreword by Ron Blitch, FAIA

Introducing our newest AIA College of Fellows executive committee member!

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he Nominating Committee of the College of Fellows convenes each year per our Bylaws to review candidates for the open position of the College of Fellows for the following year. The 2023 Nominating Committee was: Chair:

Ron Blitch FAIA - COF Vice-Chancellor Jessica O'Donnell AIA - YAF Representative Nancy Rogo Trainer FAIA - Former COF Jury Chair Wendy Ornelas FAIA - Former AIA Board Member Orlando Maione, FAIA - COF Member at Large Jon Sparer FAIA - COF Regional Representative

There were a number of excellent candidates for the 2024 Secretary of the College, all of them well-qualified and capable of serving with distinction. After an in-depth jury review of the submissions and letters of references for all of the candidates, the Jury recommended Steven Spurlock FAIA to the College as Secretary for 2024.

Steven's accomplishments at the local, regional, and national levels of AIA are remarkable, and the excellence of his professional work and community involvement will allow him to administer his duties for the College well.

The College of Fellows accepted Steven's nomination at the virtual Annual Meeting, so we welcome Steven to the 2024 COF Executive Committee!

To introduce you to Steven Spurlock, FAIA, our current Secretary, Kate Schwennsen, FAIA (who Steven will succeed), posed some great questions for Steven to answer to help you know him better - Thank you Kate, and Thank you Steven!

Ron Blitch, FAIA Vice-Chancellor KS Let’s start at the beginning. Where did you grow up? Are there particular childhood experiences that contributed to your interest in architecture?

SS I was born in the District of Columbia but have no memories of ever living there as a child. My parents moved to northern Virginia where I grew up. I was fascinated by how things worked and routinely took apart things which typically never got reassembled correctly to my mother’s chagrin. I loved understanding how things work and working with my hands and building things.

KS Looking back, when did you first realize that you wanted to be an architect?

SS About the time I started high school, I had an interest in being an artist. I realized how difficult a career this might be and that I really had an interest in solving problems which

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being an artist might not satisfy. I came to realize architecture provided a wonderful creative outlet for solving problems and by my 10th grade I was already taking classes in mechanical and architectural drawing. I also realized I did not like writing and the idea of drawing for a living was very appealing.

KS Was there a particular reason you selected Virginia Tech to pursue your studies in architecture?

SS I needed to stay in state for financial reasons and had an older sister already attending Tech, so it seemed like a natural fit, I wish I could say it was a more informed decision.

Looking back, it was an incredible stroke of luck to have attended the school at that time. I don’t think I could have received a better education, and it gave me a strong foundation for my career.

KS You spent some time at the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA). Describe that experience.

SS Coming from Blacksburg, which was a sleepy college town at that time, attending school in London was like drinking from the “cultural fire hose”. I worked with students from all over the world and listened to lectures from internationally acclaimed architects. It was an incredible experience and I believe fundamentally altered the course of my life. It opened my eyes to the larger world of art, architecture, literature, cuisine, fashion, all things cultural. Nothing ever looked the same again.

KS What led you to your special interest in Historic Preservation?

SS I was not formally trained as a preservationist; my education was directed towards being a modernist. However, I always loved old buildings and have a lifelong interest in understanding more about them and how they were crafted.

In my early 40’s I was appointed to serve on a historic preservation review board in my community. This was clearly out of my comfort zone but gave me opportunities to learn about the craft of preservation and how to work with different stakeholder groups. This led to other opportunities and the ability to include preservation projects in my work.

KS For almost 36 years you were a principal of your firm, WNUK SPURLOCK, which merged with Quinn Evans in 1986. Can you talk about this evolution, and the advantages of these different models of practice?

SS Many architects I know started their professional life in larger firms then migrated to smaller firms or opened their own practices. I did this the opposite way, my prior firm ranged from about 6 to 15 staff, and I now work in a firm larger than 200 staff. Working in a small firm trains you to be a generalist, everyone needs to be able to do everything at some point in time. This brought a lot of satisfaction and allowed our staff to be involved in all aspects of the projects. The obvious downside was the limited type and scale of the projects we were able to do.

Coming to Quinn Evans again put me out of my comfort zone.

I needed to learn some new skills and how to give up certain freedoms. However, I now have the opportunity to work on some really major projects like the Lincoln Memorial. I also am not as involved with the day-to-day administration of the firm which frees me up to do more architecture.

KS Regarding your professional work, what stands out as a singular success?

SS Having a favorite project is like having a favorite child – hopefully a decision one never has to make or at least acknowledge. However, project highlights include my work with artist Sam Gilliam working on numerous installation pieces over a 20-year period and some of the award-winning smaller projects I have been involved with. My AIA service involvement in the creation of the District Architecture Center during my presidency of the AIA|DC Board, my national AIA Board service (go Stones), and my three years on the Fellows jury stand out.

Gilliam installation at LaGuardia Airport. Image Credit: Steven Spurlock

KS Your bio on the Quinn Evans website states, “I like a good problem, and I’m a consensus builder”. Please provide an example.

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SS I wish I could recall where that quote came from! I do have well cultivated skills at diplomacy and can read a room well. I like to listen first then find the common ground where everyone can contribute and own a solution. The “good problem part” is probably a reflection of my enjoyment for diving into the details of a project and the desire to find an elegant solution.

KS You are currently working on the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial, including a retrofit of the undercroft.

Wow! This seems like a “good problem” for which being a consensus builder would be a positive. Tell us about this project.

SS I have been working on this project in some capacity since joining Quinn Evans 7 years ago. It is an amazing challenge to design and build an interpretive center into a historic space and meet the goals of the project while preserving the character of the space and doing no harm to the building. It’s also a lot like building a ship in a bottle, everything comes and goes into the work environment through a couple of very small openings.

I have made through this service and my network of dear friends. And perhaps another is the professional opportunities for projects and advancement it has given me.

When my prior business partner passed away, I had been running the firm on my own for several years. One of my close friends, Carl Elefante, who I was serving with on the national Board of the AIA as a co-Mid-Atlantic Regional Director contacted me about an interest by Quinn Evans in my firm.

My relationship with Carl made the connection with me and Quinn Evans. Had it not been for the relationship fostered through AIA service, that would not have happened.

KS Why?

When did you first aspire to become a Fellow?

SS I have a strong interest in paying it forward and volunteering when I believe I can make a difference. Becoming a Fellow first came on my radar while serving on the AIA|DC Chapter Board about 15 years ago. I perceived it as a way to continue my service in the future and it has proven to be a great vehicle for accomplishing this interest.

KS What do you see as some of the greatest challenges facing the profession of architecture now and in the near future?

SS I believe a hallmark of our profession is the studio culture. It begins at university and continues throughout our career. It is essential for the learning and mentoring process and passing along knowledge from one generation to the next.

Covid changed that for several years and many continue to be relucent to re-engage at the office. I fear much was lost to staff at different levels from the absence of that interaction.

I currently spend a lot of time in my office talking with my colleagues and passing along knowledge. We need to find the right balance.

Lincoln Memorial Section Perspective. Image Credit: Quinn Evans

Considering the importance of the Memorial in American life, building consensus to do the right thing has not been a heavy lift. It is an incredible honor to have my name associated with this project.

KS You have been a very active volunteer for the AIA, and Historic Preservation associations. Why, and how does your service enrich your life and/or practice?

SS This a complex question and has several answers.

One answer is a desire to give back / pay it forward to help the long-term success of our profession. Another is a desire to push myself to grow and develop as a professional – get out of my comfort zone and stretch. Another is the lifelong relationships

KS How can the College of Fellows contribute to managing these challenges?

SS Continuing our efforts to create ways for Fellows to interact with members at all levels. One of the obvious silver linings of Covid was the acceptance of virtual meetings as a viable way to interact with one another. We need to continue to develop methods to provide mentoring and networking opportunities to members in less populated areas.

KS What do you see as the College’s primary strengths? Obligations? Opportunities?

SS The College has three well-established missions: Promoting research and scholarly work, Mentorship, and Sustaining the College.

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I understand the current Latrobe Prize work with school design includes actual metrics that demonstrate that good design translates into better learning. We need to be providing the profession with more research of this nature that translates into the wider non-architectural world. This is both a strength and an opportunity and brings us credibility and value (work/ business) to our members.

I grew up playing golf with my father and continue to have a love/hate relationship with the game. I have hiked about 750 miles of the Appalachian Trail and have made several trips to the Alps including one to Mont Blanc.

I touched on mentoring in the prior question and believe it is a strength of the College but can always be improved. Sustaining the College is an ongoing obligation and essential to continue our work. We need to make a better value proposition to our members to increase contributions.

SS About a year ago, my wife and I purchased a small apartment in her hometown, Cape Town SA. We spent several weeks there last summer working on furnishing and repairs.

We hope to be able to spend several months there each year for the foreseeable future. We have already purchased tickets for our return to Cape Town in January. We also spent a week in Maine over Labor Day with two of my college classmates.

We have been doing this every year in the same house and cast of characters for about 15 years now, it is an essential part of our summer and a time we cherish. On the horizon are many destinations, an occasional trip to Europe, a cross country road trip, perhaps a trip east and Japan, and hopefully a trip to Antarctica.

KS What do you most hope to accomplish during your probable 4 years on the COF ExCom? SS This is a difficult question as I am just beginning this journey. I hope to further things that I am already interested in including providing mentorship opportunities to candidates aspiring to become fellows that do not have the resources of larger urban chapters. I plan to learn more about the workings of the ExCom and where I can make a real difference.

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KS Where/when was your last real vacation? Where will be your next?

What are your hobbies outside of architecture?

SS On my 40th birthday, I decided that I needed a mid-life crisis. After the obvious choices (red sports car, etc.), I thought hard about what I had not done with my life that I could still do. My two eventual answers were mastering a foreign language, which I had tried unsuccessfully on more than one occasion, and learning a musical instrument. The cello won and I started taking lessons and learning to read music and count. It has been a constant part of my life since and I play in a community orchestra and occasionally with a string quartet.

It’s never too late to learn.

Steven playing with orchestra. Image Credit: Steven Spurlock

Hiking and enjoying coastal Maine. Image Credit: Steven Spurlock

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Regional Representative Message

By Stuart Pettitt, FAIA

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o you know that each region has a Regional Representative who acts as a liaison between you, other Regional Representatives, and the Executive Committee (ExCom) of the College of Fellows? Your Regional Rep is here to listen to your concerns and facilitate communication with the ExCom as needed.

When I was asked to become the Regional Rep for the Michigan Region, I didn't even know such a role existed. I had no idea about my responsibilities, but I quickly learned. My first Regional Rep meeting was at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2019 in Las Vegas. During that meeting, Ron Blitch, who chaired the College of Fellows Regional Representatives, proposed a friendly competition among all regions. The challenge was to see which region could have the highest participation in contributing to the Fellows Fund that year.

I had always contributed to the Fellows Fund, partly following my dad's example, who was also a Fellow, and believing that as a part of a group, I should contribute to its goals and well-being. I assumed that most Fellows did the same.

Being somewhat competitive, I did want Michigan to win the competition. My goal was to have 100% of the Fellows in Michigan participate and contribute. It was not even important how much each contributed since we all have a typical amount we contribute to causes worth supporting maybe $50, $100, or $500.

I knew most of the Fellows in the Michigan Region, so I sent out a series of group emails requesting support, along with some phone calls and personal appeals. Some might call it persistent, even a bit annoying, but it wasn't overly challenging.

Plus, it helped me get to know my fellow Michigan Fellows better.

At the end of the year, I was disappointed that only 77% of the Michigan Fellows contributed. However, imagine my surprise later when I discovered that only 8% of all Fellows contributed to the Fellows Fund that year. I guess the Michigan Region was the only Region to take on this challenge seriously.

Now, you might be wondering why we're discussing this.

Well, it's nearing the end of the year, a time when many of us consider contributing to worthwhile causes. We hope you agree that the College of Fellows Fund is indeed a worthy cause. The fund supports critical programs for our architectural profession, including mentoring young architects and emerging professionals, promoting and supporting research, and sustaining the College of Fellows. Particularly important is our mentoring and support for the emerging architects who will soon lead our profession.

The Regional Representatives recently concluded their Fall meeting and have decided to reach out to encourage your participation in supporting the College of Fellows' goals and aspirations. Thanks for your ongoing support!

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Feature | Why We Give

2023 COF Component Grant Recipients

By Kate Schwennsen, FAIA

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ach year the AIA College of Fellows provides funding to assist AIA Components in programs that focus on mentorship, enhance the development of emerging architects and welcome others into the profession. In 2023 we encouraged new directions in mentorship, enhancement of existing programs, and outreach to currently underrepresented groups, Proposed programs could be directed to a range of participants, from K-12 students to professionals seeking Fellowship. We encouraged collaborative programs between local AIA components and schools, colleges, community groups, and professional firms. Finally, we believe that Fellows are a unique resource and can have an important role in these programs.

In 2023, the College of Fellows provided nine grants to AIA components. These grants are briefly described below. We are confident theses various component activities support the purpose of these COF grants, and the mission of the College of Fellows. We look forward to receiving the final reports from these grant recipients, and will share some of those results in future issues of the Quarterly. We hope these examples provide inspiration to other components planning to submit proposals for AIA College of Fellows 2024 Component Grants.

AIA ARIZONA Envisioning Tempe’s Sustainable Future through Collaboration, Mentorship and Competition Utilizing the framework of a traditional design ideas competition, this program will work with the City of Tempe, Arizona, and AIA Arizona to better visualize the positive impact represented in the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). Initiated by a dedicated group of AIA Arizona Young Architect members, the competition would connect members with local government officials, highlight the power of design to the public, and focus on climate action and sustainability. This will also be an important catalyst for the relationship of our Young Architects and Fellows. The competition is planned to engage AIA members across all career stages, key Fellows will be included in the jury, and the champions of this effort are Young Architects.

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Overview: 2023 AIA COF Component Grant Recipients AIA CLEVELAND Cleveland Connects: Supporting the Development of a MultiGenerational AIA Community AIA Cleveland’s Young Architects and Associate Members (YAAM) committee will create a connected, multi-generational community through a series of events centered on peerto-peer mentorship opportunities. All events have the same underlying goals to foster meaningful relationships, support camaraderie, and build community within AIA Cleveland. The series topics include Mentorship, ARE prep, and Fellowship that address the various needs of AIA members at every stage of their career, giving members the ability to choose what they need or what they themselves can provide to the greater AIA Cleveland community. Our goal is to ensure every member feels connected, supported, and valued, regardless of where they are in their own personal career path.

AIA HONOLULU Let’s Talk Story: The Value of Architecture in Hawaii “Let’s talk story” is a common phrase in Hawaii; it is a phrase that expresses endearment towards others and encourages open dialogue. Today, there is a desire within Hawaii’s architectural community and emerging professionals alike to document the life-long efforts and stories of those who have contributed so much to our profession. We believe that documenting and sharing the knowledge of our living Fellows will provide inspiration and optimism for Hawaii’s next generation of architects. “Let’s Talk Story” will gather knowledge and create digital content in a short and digestible format readily accessible to emerging professionals and the public. The program will leverage the power of social media platforms to document the knowledge of Hawaii's living architectural legends and Fellows and to share it with the broader architectural community in Hawaii.

AIA KANSAS CITY Explore MORE Architecture: A digital career Exploration Guide This will be a companion guide to the chapter’s 2021 “Explore Architecture!” Career Guide. With this new digital publication, the chapter’s Education Outreach committee continues to innovate and expand offerings that introduce K-12 students and teachers to design, design thinking, and careers in design. The purpose of “Explore MORE Architecture!” is to focus students on discovering and appreciating the built environment where they live, learn and play. With new understanding of how architects impact the built environment, students can envision themselves pursuing careers in architecture and design. This new digital publication will incorporate a map with prominent Kansas City-area buildings to help students who are interested in architecture to connect more with 10-15 iconic buildings and projects immediately around them.

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Overview: 2023 AIA COF Component Grant Recipients AIA MINNESOTA Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Program The Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Award was previously administered by the AIA North Central States Region (NCSR).

With the decision to replace the AIA regions with state-based representation, the Minnesota AIA Emerging Professional Committee along with representatives from Wisconsin and the Dakotas are coming together to continue administering the Emerging Professional Friendly Firm award.

Awarded firms, the applications results summary, and the application (when open for applicants) is posted on the existing NCSR website. The short-term strategy is to re-activate and keep the current website active for one year to start administering the 2023-2024 application. The long-term strategy is to migrate the information from the NCSR website to be housed separately within each state’s AIA Emerging Professionals group.

AIA NORTH CAROLINA Aspire Experience: Early Leaders Track The goal of the Early Leaders Track is to (1) bring together AIA Component Leadership Development Programs from across the region, (Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina) to foster leadership skills and share knowledge of programming and processes, and (2) make early leadership training more accessible to Associate and Young Architect members from smaller AIA components that may not have access to Leadership Development Programs. During this three-day conference Early Leaders Track participants will network with their peers, other architects and Fellows through workshops, talks/chats sessions, socials, knowledge exchanges, luncheons, and tours.

AIA OHIO Practice Simulation Lab This program seeks to educate, connect, and challenge early professionals by creating an interactive, project-based learning space with Fellows wherein participants must work together to design speculative firms of the future. The Practice Simulation Lab is a multi-day event incorporating students, associates, architects, Fellows, and related professionals in the development of innovative models of practice. This programming will inspire early professionals to design, develop, and test a hypothetical firm of the future under the mentorship of seasoned Fellows and peers. The intended audience will include 5-10 teams of 4-5 practitioners, organized to represent a diverse cross section of individuals, practices, and components. Seven local components and five accredited university programs with active AIAS chapters will be engaged directly to solicit participants.

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Overview: 2023 AIA COF Component Grant Recipients TEXAS SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS Texas Emerging Professional Programming at the 84th Annual Texas Society of Architects Conference + Design Expo Branded as the Emerging Leaders Grassroots sessions at Conference, these EP focused sessions are designed to be the premier annual meetings for EPs and are an important professional development opportunity for EPs, Associates, and students who endeavor to grow as young professionals and architects. For our 2023 TxA Conference in November, the Emerging Leaders Grassroots (ELG) programming will center around mentorship at various levels and for multiple purposes. We will host 3 sessions as follows: a Speed Mentoring Session, a Panel Discussion Session, and a session with a Guest Speaker focused on the topic of preparing young architects for licensure and career.

In addition, ELG offers a forum for EPs from components across the state to network with their fellow colleagues at the Emerging Professionals Reception.

AIA WASHINGTON COUNCIL Board Associate Program The AIAWA Board Associate Program provides emerging professionals in Washington State the opportunity to gain non-profit board experience, develop leadership skills, and network with architects throughout the organization. These valuable opportunities provide those early in their career with a path to greater insight into the profession and connection with colleagues. At the same time, the associates bring new issues, perspectives and insights which help AIAWA evolve to be more relevant and accessible to emerging professionals ultimately increasing participation by younger women and members of color throughout the organization. Each cohort of associates has the opportunity to participate as Ex Officio board members, attend annual AIAWA advocacy events and attend the annual AIA Leadership Summit and AIA Conference on Architecture.

INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A 2024 AIA COF COMPONENT GRANT? The 2024 AIA College of Fellows Component Grants will focus on Mentorship. Grants will be provided to AIA Components for programs that enhance the development of emerging architects and welcome others into the profession.

We encourage new directions in mentorship, enhancement of existing programs, and outreach to currently underrepresented groups. Proposed programs can be directed to a range of participants, from K-12 students to professionals seeking Fellowship.

We encourage collaborative programs between local AIA components and schools, colleges, community groups, and professional firms. Proposals are due on January 19, 2024. See the official Call for Proposals in this edition of the Quarterly.

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Call For Proposals 2024 AIA College of Fellows Component Grants The 2024 AIA College of Fellows Component Grants will focus on Mentorship. Grants will be provided to AIA Components for programs that enhance the development of emerging architects and welcome others into the profession.

We encourage new directions in mentorship, enhancement of existing programs, and outreach to currently underrepresented groups, Proposed programs can be directed to a range of participants, from K-12 students to professionals seeking Fellowship. We encourage collaborative programs between local AIA components and schools, colleges, community groups, and professional firms. We believe that Fellows are a unique resource and can have an important role in these programs.

Proposed programs should support the mission of the College and the College must be recognized in publicity and proposed outcomes. Grants of up to $8,000 will be made directly to the proposing AIA component.

APPLICATION FORMAT

Cover Page: (one page) • Project title • Name of the sponsoring AIA component • Project director name/title/contact information • Executive summary describing the purpose/intent • Amount of funding requested • Expected audience/beneficiaries Nomination Letter: (one page) Prepared by the sponsoring AIA component executive or officer of the component Proposal Description: (two pages) Narrative that describes methodology and anticipated outcome, and impact on the mission of the College.

Personnel: (one page) Identify and list the project director(s) and any other key project participants (must be AIA members).

Include a short bio-summary for each.

Schedule/Timeline: (one page) Detail each activity with calendar and/or approximate dates for completion.

Budget: (one page) List income and expenses in a tabular format. Proposals with matching funds are encouraged. Itemize anticipated matching funds and/or in-kind support, including source. Submissions must be explicit and provide line items for anticipated revenue and expenses. (Travel and/or meal expenditures and overhead or indirect costs will not be funded by the College of Fellows but may be part of the matching contribution).

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Call For Proposals 2024 AIA College of Fellows Component Grants JURY The Jury will be composed of members of the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows and the AIA Young Architects Forum Advisory Committee.

SELECTION CRITERIA The jury will give specific attention to the following considerations: Purpose: Does the proposal address the stated goals/objectives of this program?

Key Participants: What is the experience and capacity of the leadership team?

Audience/Impact: Who will benefit from this program? How will the program be publicized?

Budget: Is the proposed budget realistic? Is there local support, e.g., quantifiable in-kind contributions, or direct funding from an AIA component or other sponsoring entity?

Component Relationship and Leadership: Does the proposed activity have the component support to accomplish the desired outcomes?

Value to the College of Fellows: The proposed activity must clearly demonstrate the mission of the College of Fellows and the profession.

SCHEDULE January 19 Deadline for receipt of completed applications/proposals Submissions are to be sent to cof@aia.org.

February 29 Notification of Grant Awards sent to the respective, submitting AIA Components.

March 15 Deadline for written confirmation of Award Acceptance by the respective Component Recipients.

75% of total funding provided upon acceptance.

December 31 Due date for receipt of the Final report describing program activity and accomplishments.

Photographs or graphics to be included as appropriate. Remaining 25% of funding provided upon receipt of the report. __________________________________________________________________________________ For additional information please contact Muza Conforti muzaconforti@aia.org.

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Feature | Mentorship

Equity in Practice: NOMA HBCU Professional Development Program Gabriella Bermea, AIA, NOMA (Previously published in YAF Connection Q3 2023)

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upporting the ideals of a prosperous and successful profession starts with a step toward justice and equity.

The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Professional Development Program accomplishes exactly that, by advancing the promise to diversify the architectural profession. Inspired

by Moody Nolan’s CEO, Jonathan Moody, in the Architects Newspaper webinar titled “Concrete Steps to Improve Racial Equity in the Architectural Workplace”, co founders Melvalean McLemore-Cantina, AIA, NOMA, Anzilla Gilmore, FAIA, NOMA, and Zhetique Gunn, Assoc. AIA, NOMA launched into action.

They devoted months developing national relationships to advance student access and exposure to architectural practice.

Moody left listeners with the charge that for our industry to acquire more racial diversity, it is imperative to increase the number of touch points with HBCUs. With NOMA’s Professional Development Program (PDP) now wrapping up its second year, the program’s impact is only getting started.

well-known history of contributions and advancements to the nation and beyond and foster a sense of belonging, culture, and recognition. Currently, 101 HBCUS remain today, with seven NAAB-accredited programs that represent 5% of the 139 NAAB-accredited schools. Each of these programs has partnered with NOMA and the NOMA Charitable Education Foundation to foster direct opportunities with architecture firms to engage in mentorship, recruiting, and general networking for talented and underrepresented students studying architecture.

The HBCU PDP has three primary goals:

Program History and Goals

• To help students and HBCUs build a pipeline with awardwinning firms across the country that have expressed interest in advancing diversity in the profession.

• To support students from HBCUs in securing entry level positions with these large-scale architecture firms.

• To develop a community of professionals in architecture that will continue to support diversity within the profession through continued mentorship of minorities working in the profession.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities were established in the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, are defined as “…any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans…”. These programs have a

In the 2021-2022 Program year, there were 68 cohort members, with 120 participating firm representatives and volunteers and 9 Prescott Reavis* grants awarded totaling $14,100. Most notably, in addition to the success of the program, 43% of the cohort secured an internship or full-time position.

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Alexis Adjorlolo (AA): As an architectural graduate of Prairie View A & M School of Architecture. Her efforts in student activities has led her to participate in the summer 2021 fellowship with Gensler, where she collaborated with her team and associates to research the human experience in the workplace setting; served as a board member of Prairie View AIAS, President of Prairie View NOMAS, and Secretary Prairie View WIA; She completed a furniture exhibition for the Brazos County African American Museum In Brazos, Texas with the Texas A&M University College of Architecture. The exhibition was highlighted in the Texas A&M Round Table with Chancellor John Sharp. Alexis’s most recent architectural position has been interning with PGAL working closely with her principal and lead architect on assessing complex program requirements for government facilities in Conroe, Tx. She currently works for the EPC company, KBR. Her interests lie in the fundamentals of leadership in minority spaces and the importance of having these voices heard in the architectural industry. Alexis hopes to expand on the skills learned through these experiences through licensure, design, and collaboration.

Soleil Sipes (SS): Emerging Professional and Graduate student of Prairie View A&M University. She has served in a multitude of organizations including Habitats for Humanity, The National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB), The National Trust for Prehistoric Preservation, The American Institute of Architects(AIA). Also she has served as a leader with the PVAMU Women in Architecture (WiA), and the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS). With a strong passion for leadership and service within the community, Soleil strives towards helping other students following a similar path who may not be aware of all the resources that are available for them. Her goals include being a well-rounded and talented individual where she can showcase her talents in many circumstances. She believes in staying true to who you are, and always keeping your end goal in mind. "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit", meaning that the words and actions you choose to put in this world have a significant impact following.

Nea Maloo, FAIA (NM): Nea is an award-winning educator and currently teaches building science, and professional practice classes at Howard University. Her research includes the intersection of reducing carbon footprint and environmental justice. She is a robust role model and has presented at several local and national conventions on architecture, women, equity, decarbonization, and stainability and was recently elevated to the Fellowship within the AIA. She is the founder and principal architect of Showcase Architects, an award-winning practice focused on environmental architecture, carbon planning, and biophilic design.

I had the opportunity to speak with PDP leaders and beneficiaries across the country to hear more of their experience with the program and their inspiration for the profession ahead.

THE STUDENT AND EDUCATOR IMPACT Interview with Alexis Adjorlolo (AA), Soleil Sipes (SS), and Nea Maloo (NM) Gabriella Bermea (GB): From your lens, how has the NOMA PDP benefited your development in the realm of professional practice, belonging, and improving the built environment?

AA As a student, my involvement with The NOMA PDP program expanded my network to a variety of professionals that provided their experiences as designers and how to adapt to the changing industry. It felt good to have these conversations with people that either just started in the field or have been practitioners for years and listening to honest opinions on our work and how to properly convey our concepts to market ourselves. I see that the value of this program prepares students for a world that will be challenging. Addressing people and environmental conditions, we are able to consider factors in our studio design that may have not been discussed with professors.

SS The NOMA PDP has been a remarkable experience that has introduced me to emerging professionals in the field as well as other students from other HBCUs. This opportunity is unlike others, and it provides an environment that focuses on teaching aspiring professionals in the field of architecture.

I’ve gained tons of new knowledge that I have implemented within my professional practice.

Since the end of this cohort, I have recently been offered full time employment with Browne Mcgregor Architects Inc. Although I did not meet my employers through this experience, I used some of my learned skills through this program to help me secure this new opportunity. As a humble recipient of the Prescott Reavis Grant, I used the funds to further invest in my architectural studies, and I am currently pursuing graduate school at Prairie View A&M University.

Being recognized by the amazing leaders of this cohort has also given me recognition within this community and has also opened new doors for myself. I’m truly thankful for this experience in its entirety, and I will continue to share my testimony to help others.

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Equity in Practice: NOMA HBCU Professional Development Program

NM I teach professional practice at Howard University, Washington DC. Our program primes HBCU students for leadership, creating an essential pipeline for diversity and environmental justice. My inclusive teaching integrates global equity with climate action and transforms architectural education to advance the profession worldwide.

I strongly believe education is the foundation for the next generation. Education needs to be multi-faceted, interdisciplinary, and collaborative to make students leaders of the profession. The NOMA PDP supports the diversity and mentorship essential for success in the profession.

GB You’ve both now worked with some of the top firms in the nation and have been recognized for your exceptional contributions through scholarship and recognition. What would be your words of wisdom for students thinking about pursuing the program? And professionals interested in mentoring?

AA Take advantage of as many opportunities that are presented to you. What I've done is ask myself “would I regret saying no or regret saying yes to something like this.” ‘This’ being the student organizations board positions, designing furniture for a historical museum, speaking/ introducing myself to an influential professional. More often than not the answer is no, I won't regret putting myself out there.

SS Understand that when you plant the seed, you don’t eat the fruit the same day”. Meaning, that all the hard work you implement in your life now, you will start to see your results in the future. College can be overwhelming at times, especially going through Covid, when I lost passion for pretty much everything. It took me failing 8 classes to really realize that if I continue this path of failure, that’ll be the result for my future. It took one day to really tap into myself and realize that if I want to accomplish my goals, I have to start today, and give it my all with no excuses. You may have the best, and most reasonable excuse, but that still won’t push you forward.

AA I personally believe that the future in architecture is in government leadership or to heavily influence the policies that affect communities. The influence that architecture has in these spaces is often received positively. Examples I've seen of the positives that architecture has had on modern societies are present in the considerations of firms like BIG, Kere Architects, Adjaye Associates and other firms like them. The activism required to push the needle towards true sustainability (social, environmental, the larger picture) is something I hope to be a part of in the future.

SS The future of architecture is limitless. With more things coming to light in this generation such as AI and improving technology, architecture could change completely from what we know. I’ve heard that lots of people are concerned for the stakes of architects soon, as AI has been improving every day, but I don’t believe that it’ll replace, but enhance our experience. I’m not sure what that’ll look like, but I’ll be interested to learn. I’m most inspired by everything! I don’t have one particular thing that I’m most excited about.

I’m young, ambitious, and I’m always ready to learn and encounter new things.

NM Professional practice is a life-long experience starting from communication and education skills in academia to the experience in practice. It is the essential course needed for students to practice. Students need compassion, mentorship, and skills; share your expertise, share lessons learned, help one student towards licensure one step, and keep finding time to encourage and give hope.

My old band director used to say, “We don’t wanna see excuses, we want to see results.” Hearing that everyday, you start to really understand, so I began implementing this tactic in my everyday life. Opportunities like the NOMA HBCU PDP don't come everyday, and you shouldn’t miss out on an opportunity like this. This opportunity could be the beginning of what’s in store for your future.

GB Your work is bountiful and sure to leave a lasting impact as the future of our profession. What does the future of architecture look like from your perspective? What are you most inspired by our profession and practice?

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Ricardo Maga Rojas (RMR): Ricardo is an emerging professional with experience working on a range of projects, including higher education, commercial/ office, and government. He is passionate about exploring the relationship between architecture and social issues and has been recognized as an emerging leader in the field of architecture.

Ricardo is also a leader in his community, having founded a scholarship for architecture students, and served in several advisory and leadership roles at the state, national, and local levels of the AIA. He led the efforts to start the NOMA of Central Texas Chapter in 2020. Beyond work, Ricardo finds solace in Afro-Cuban folkloric music, dancing, and singing.

Melvalean McLemore-Cantina (MMC): With over 14 years in architectural practice, Melvalean McLemore, AIA, has led and designed mixed-use, commercial, residential, k12, and higher ed projects throughout her career. She is one of the first 500 licensed black women architects nationally and the 16th in Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from the University of Houston and is a Senior Associate and Texas Studio Design Leader at Moody Nolan. She is an advocate for social justice through design and has spent many years volunteering for various community-based organizations in Houston. Melvalean enjoys collaborating with others and was a co-founder of AIA Houston's Women in Architecture (WiA) Committee, cochair of the Texas Society of Architect's Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee for four years, and co-chair of WiA Houston's Women of Color Steering Committee for three years. Notably, she co-created the NOMA National HBCU Professional Development Program in 2020, fostering connections between the AIA’s Large Firm Roundtable (LFRT) members and architecture students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Her influence continues as President-Elect of AIA Houston's Board, Parliamentarian for the Houston chapter of NOMA, Vice-Chair of WiA Houston’s Women of Color Steering Committee, and a contributor to NCARB's Continuing Education Committee. In 2022, she received the Early Career Achievement recognition from the Texas Society of Architects and AIA Houston’s Ben Brewer Young Architect Award in the present year. Beyond her architectural endeavors, Melvalean embraces roles as a wife, mother of two preschoolers, food enthusiast, and avid traveler.

THE IMPACT ON YOUNG ARCHITECTS & ASSOCIATES Interview with Ricardo Maga Rojas (RMR) and Melvalean McLemore- Cantina (MMC) GB You both have played a large role in the success of the program and in diversifying the landscape of our profession. Can you describe your role and how you’ve prepared students for successful outcomes?

MMC When I conceived the idea for the program back in 2020, I was uncertain about how to transform it into a reality. Fortunately, I received immediate support from one of my mentors, Anzilla Gilmore, FAIA, NOMAC, who not only offered to leverage her extensive network to help the students find opportunities but also, without hesitation, said to count her in as she was an HBCU alumnus and knew firsthand of the challenges she faced when she finished school. She also brought on board Zhetique Gunn, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, who is an incredibly creative and talented person who happened to also be an HBCU alumnus and was the final piece to the puzzle that we needed to create the HBCU PDP. They became what I referred to as the “Dream Team” and it only got better when Ricardo joined us in 2022.

In our inaugural year, when we opened Zoom for the first Speed Networking event, we were blown away to see so many students and firm leaders show up from around the country.

In many ways, so much of our first year felt like a miracle as things just happened to work out. Nevertheless, we quickly realized that facilitating students' preparation for success demanded more than merely offering a platform for them to

engage with firms. At times, we found ourselves going beyond the call of duty to support students facing distinct challenges that impeded their progress. Some students flourished with minimal intervention, while others required a more hands-on approach.

Late into the program one student reached out to let us know that they had no success in securing follow-ups with any of the firms they had met with and asked for one-on-one mentorship from us. We met with this student for months after work for a couple of hours several times a week. We helped them drastically improve their resume and portfolio and they ended up getting one of the best job offers of that cohort. The program turned into a passion project for which we had not anticipated how much more rewarding the work would be than we had imagined.

RMR My journey began with my participation in the 2020 Career Fair, where I was struck by its efficiency and felt compelled to contribute. Joining the HBCU PDP team in November 2022, I've taken on the role of coordinating seminars and involving volunteers from participating architectural firms. Collaborating with Melvalean, Anzilla, and Zhetique, I've been dedicated to preparing the next cohort and facilitating volunteer-led seminars.

Stemming from Melvalean's visionary initiative, I find deep honor in giving back to NOMA through this role. As a beneficiary of an HBCU education who has navigated the field of architecture, my contribution is humbling.

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Our mission centers on connecting HBCU students with industry professionals, extending mentorship beyond academia, providing employment prospects, and nurturing enduring bonds. Our commitment to student success and meaningful job opportunities is exemplified by our career fair and the volunteer-led seminars. We hold strong belief that program graduates will secure employment or establish mentor-guided trajectories, fostering professional parity.

GB The NOMA HBCU PDP is a primary example of equity in action, demonstrating a reach that will open countless opportunities for students and families. What is the inspiration you would like to leave our readers with on empowering a program as powerful as this?

MMC I believe it’s important to understand that equity is about the removal of barriers. Not everyone needs the same things to have access to the same opportunities. In the context of our initiative, the HBCU PDP helps to remove barriers that prevent students from having access to the opportunity to introduce themselves or get jobs at some of the largest and most reputable firms in the country, where they have been historically underrepresented. The origins of these barriers are diverse, encompassing factors such as exclusive recruitment from non-HBCU institutions by firms; firms citing isolated instances of unsuccessful HBCU hire- suggesting that this one student somehow represented all other HBCU students or that unsuccessful recruits do not happen at non-HBCUs (which we all know isn’t true); or relying on generalizations like "we recruit the best and brightest" without critically evaluating the biases inherent in their recruitment procedures that result in homogenous pools of labor resources.

So, overcoming such barriers requires intentionality from our firms. Also, it is worth noting that access to opportunity does not guarantee success. In our program success depends on the ambition and drive of the students as well as the commitment of the firms to investing in their growth and professional development, while concurrently fostering inclusive and supportive environments.

RMR The NOMA HBCU PDP radiates the potency of inclusiveness in action. My aspiration is that readers are stirred to embrace active participation—volunteering, extending job prospects, or sharing guidance. Your contribution holds the potential to mold these students into triumphant achievers.

Seize the opportunity to forge connections with our students, be privy to their blossoming, and add to their odyssey. This program resonates as a powerful testament to the alchemy of equity and inclusivity within our realm.

RESOURCES 1 NOMA HBCU Professional Development Program 2 “How HBCU’s Benefit Architects and Architecture” Architect Magazine, 2021.

3 Accredited HBCU Listing, US Department of Education

Garbiella Bermea is an Associate and Design Architect at VLK Architects in Austin, Texas. Gabriella is a board member for AIA Austin, the chair of the Texas Society of Architects EDI Committee, and the 2023 Communications Director of the AIA Young Architects Forum.

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Announcement | AIA Young Architects Forum

2024 AIA YAF Advisory Committee The AIA Young Architects Forum enters a pivotal year in 2024 to realign priorities most critical to newly licensed and emerging architects. These priorities include career growth and advancement, steering the future of the profession and diversifying leadership.

2024 Chair Jason Takeuchi, AIA Honolulu, HI Jason Takeuchi, AIA, NCARB, NOMA is a project architect at Ferraro Choi in Honolulu, Hawaii and the 2023 Vice Chair of the AIA National Young Architects Forum (YAF). As the first member from Hawaii to serve on the YAF, Jason was recognized as a recipient of the 2018 AIA Associates Award, Building Design + Construction Magazine’s 40 Under 40 Class and the 2023 Young Architects Award. Serving as Chair in 2024, Jason looks forward to repositioning the YAF to maximize impact on young architect members and in turn, their impact on the profession.

2024 Vice Chair, 2025 Chair Sarah Nelson-Wyonicz, AIA Atlanta, GA As a Project Architect and Associate at HKS, Inc, Sarah’s practice focuses on innovative team dynamics through collaborative processes on commercial/mixed-use/multi-family projects.

Dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and visibility of LGBTQIA+ architects and design professionals, Sarah is the Founder of Pride by Design and an “Out in Architecture” author. She currently serves on the AIA Young Architects Forum Advisory Committee as Community Director and will be the incoming 2024 Vice Chair/2025 Chair.

2024 Past Chair Matt Toddy, AIA Columbus, OH Matt Toddy, AIA, is a champion for collaborative innovation in architectural practice. As an architect, maker, mentor, and strategic partner, Matt channels his passion for design into developing projects that amplify community impact. As principal architect at Columbus-based Elevation Studio, Matt leverages the power of good design to turn ripples of impact into tidal waves of change. He currently serves as the Chair of the AIA Young Architects Forum and as Past President of AIA Columbus, and is the recipient of the 2023 AIA Ohio Mentor Award and the 2021 AIA Young Architect Award in recognition of his efforts in advancing mentorship and inspiring innovation in the profession.

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2023-2024 Advocacy Director Anastasia Markiw, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate Pittsburgh, PA With a primary focus on healthcare architecture, Anastasia strives to design spaces that provide inspiration to work, live, learn, and heal through her role of Project Manager and Architect at DesignGroup. Currently, Anastasia is the 2023-2024 AIA National Young Architect Forum Advocacy Director leading a work group responsible for advocacy content and webinars on topics such as equitable firm practices and the culture of architecture by highlighting underrepresented cultures and voices. This year, the Advocacy workgroup will focus on amplifying community and professional volunteer service hours within the YAF committee.

2023-2024 Communication Director Gabriella Bermea, AIA, NOMA, NCARB Austin, TX With an unwavering commitment to social justice and community engagement, Gabriella Bermea, AIA, NOMA, is dedicated to building a more equitable and just profession, empowering under-represented communities, and amplifying the voices of emerging professionals. Gabriella is an associate and design architect at VLK Architects in Austin, Texas, where she specializes in the design and construction of Pre-K-12 educational facilities. She is the 2023-2024 Communications Director for AIA National's Young Architects Forum and the 2024-2025 Vice President of Practice and Recognition with the Texas Society of Architects.

2024-2025 Community Director Seth Duke, AIA Cleveland, OH Seth Duke is a Chicago-educated architect based out of Cleveland, Ohio working primarily on urban infill, historic, and adaptive reuse projects at Bialosky Cleveland. Seth previously served as the 2020-2021 Young Architect Regional Director for the former Ohio Valley Region and as the 2022-2023 Young Architect Representative for the state of Ohio. He will be the 20242025 Community Director for the AIA National Young Architects Forum and is looking forward to connecting young architects to one another through mentorship and collegiality and seeing them grow and evolve as a result.

2023-2024 Knowledge Director Kiara Gilmore, AIA Fayetteville, AR Kiara Gilmore, AIA is an Associate Architect as well as the Director of Emerging Professionals at modus studio in Fayetteville, AR. Kiara is eager to help the newest architects and emerging designers so she holds positions both locally and nationally, currently she is the Knowledge Director for the Young Architects Forum. Kiara graduated from the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design and began working at Modus Studio. She has used her energy to continue to transform the built world; a world where her goal is that every individual consciously and unconsciously experiences a design at its highest, most innovative form.

2023-2024 Strategic Vision Director Carrie Parker, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Arlington, VA Carrie Parker, AIA, LEED AP BD+C is an Associate Vice President, student life subject matter expert, and project manager at CannonDesign in Arlington, Virginia where she collaborates with clients to create spaces that usher transformative moments in the lives of young people.

With expertise designing various typologies that facilitate a feeling of belonging on campus, she believes in the power of place to elevate the student experience. Carrie is most looking forward to forging new relationships that elevate the YAF and AIA and position them for a more equitable, inclusive, and progressive future.

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Feature | Sustaining the College

Remembering John R. Klai II, FAIA Legacy 20 Donor of the College of Fellows Edited by Gabriela Baierle, AIA

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ohn Reynolds Klai II, FAIA, of Las Vegas, Nevada, 71, passed away Saturday, September 2, at Nathan Adelson Hospice with his husband, Jon Sparer, loving family, and dogs Bruno and Dexter at his side.

Born and raised in Osnabrock, North Dakota, a rural town 23 miles south of the Canadian border, John’s small-town values guided his generous spirit throughout his life. He spent 2 1/2 years as an accounting major at the University of North Dakota’s College of Business in Grand Forks. An engineering class inspired him to pursue a career in architecture. He returned to Osnabrock, where he worked in his father’s construction company, and saved to attend the architecture program at North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies in 1977 and graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1978.

John moved to Las Vegas in 1978 to join Marnell Corrao Associates. His first job involved the fantasy suites tower expansion to Caesars Palace. In 1995, John partnered with fellow NDSU graduate Dan Juba and founded Klai Juba Architects, now Klai Juba Wald architecture + interiors.

Over his 40-year career, John led projects including Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, the Forum Shops at Caesars, MGM Grand, Luxor, the ‘Vegas High Roller’ Observation Wheel, UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Modernization, and the “Guitar

Hotel”—the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, as well as entertainment and hospitality projects across the country. Before his retirement in 2021, John was a Registered Architect in 25 states.

"John leaves a very large legacy of mentorship and leadership throughout the professional architectural community and Schools of Architecture at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and North Dakota State University (NDSU), including funding Klai Hall and creating and funding the Klai Juba Wald Lecture Series at UNLV. He has changed skylines throughout America and was a very generous philanthropist to many and varied charitable organizations." - Jon Sparer, FAIA (AIA NV Fellows Representative)

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John and his husband, Jon Sparer, also a retired architect, met in Las Vegas in 1981 when John hired Jon to work in the Marnell office. They married in 2014 in San Diego, CA, and made Las Vegas their home. They were avid travelers internationally and, more recently, across North America in their motor coach with their puppies. John always enjoyed visiting with family and his and Jon’s beach condo in San Diego, riding their bikes together with the pups, and any and all sports especially NDSU Bison, LV Golden Knights, LV Raiders and the Fighting Sioux.

John devoted his time and resources to ongoing support to the architecture programs at NDSU and UNLV. His greatest joy was serving as volunteer adjunct faculty for UNLV’s Hospitality Design graduate program and regular trips to Fargo to teach students at NDSU. He also served on the NDSU Foundation and received the NDSU Alumni Achievement Award in 2006.

John joined the Alumni Association’s 1862 Society thanks to his support in relocating NDSU’s architecture department to downtown Fargo in 2007; the former Lincoln Mutual building was dedicated Klai Hall in 2007.

"As one of the many fortunate students who have spent countless hours in Klai Hall in Fargo, ND, I am deeply indebted to (and inspired by) John's intrinsic desire to give back to the communities he cared about through service and philanthropy. He leaves a large void in the tight-knit NDSU Architecture alumni network."

- Gabriela Baierle, AIA (Editor-In-Chief, Quarterly Newsletter, NDSU Class of 2012 & 2013)

John’s community service included extensive volunteerism and philanthropy for organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs Las Vegas, the Discovery Children’s Museum, Nevada Public Radio, the Neon Museum, the Art Museum @ Symphony Park, The Center (the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada), the Las Vegas Animal Foundation, Communities in Schools, Family Promise, The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, Super Summer Theatre, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, Three Square community food bank, Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School, Nevada School for the Arts, The Smith Center Performing Arts Center, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Las Vegas Philharmonic, and UNLV’s Council of Excellence, in addition to scholarships at both UNLV and NDSU.

John’s service to the architectural profession was extensive, including leadership positions on the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB); the Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design (NSBAIDRD); the Western Conference of Architectural Registration Boards; and AIA Nevada and AIA Las Vegas.

He became a Fellow in the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows in 2015 for his service to society. John had the privilege of being elevated in the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, and was so proud of his elevation as Fellow. He also received the AIA Western Mountain Region Silver Medal, AIA Nevada’s Silver Award, AIA Las Vegas President’s Award, AIA Nevada Patron Award, and the North Dakota AIA Award.

John’s career also garnered numerous design, industry and civic awards including NDSU’s Green and Golden Globe Diversity Award (with husband Jon Sparer), the Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School Heitkotter Crusader Award, the Human Rights Campaign Equality Award (with Jon Sparer), the Industry Lifetime Achievement from the Hospitality Industry Network, the Discovery Children’s Museum Award, UNLV’s Nevada Entertainer/Artist Hall of Fame, the One-of-100 Honoree by AIA Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Centennial Committee, Outstanding Philanthropist from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, NDSU’s President’s Gold Medallion, and many, many more. He received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from NDSU in 2018.

John is survived by his husband and partner of 38 years, Jonathan Sparer, FAIA; their daughter Alison Sparer Mulligan, husband Jimmy, and grandchildren Mason and Elliot; sisters Jill Lorenz with husband Mike and Joni Trageton with husband Mitch; nephews Max, Nick, Tyler with wife Kailee, and Zack with fiancé Sydney; and great nieces Nellie Grace and Livvy, great nephews Jack and Beau, and soon to be great niece Trageton; and devoted puppies, Bruno and Dexter. He was preceded in death by father John “Jack” and mother Lois.

A Celebration of John’s life will be held at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to continue John’s commitment to giving back. Please consider donating to organizations that were close to John’s heart such as The Center, UNLV School of Architecture, NDSU School of Architecture, The Nathan Adelson Hospice, Discovery Children’s Museum.

NOTE The College of Fellows Executive Committee and Editorial team is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Beverly A. Willis, FAIA. An in-depth feature of her trailblazing career will be included in the Q1 issue of 2024.

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Feature | Sustaining the College

Remembering William A. Rose Jr., FAIA 28th Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows

By Kate Schwennsen, FAIA

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illiam A. Rose, Jr., FAIA, the 28th Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023 at the age of 84. He became a partner in the White Plains, NY firm of Rose, Beaton & Rose, Architect and Engineers, in 1969. The firm specialized in high technology building projects for such companies as AT&T, Grumman Aerospace, IBM, New York University, and many of the Bell System affiliates, winning design awards for many of them. Upon the merger of the firm into Einhorn Yaffee Prescott in 1993, Rose became a principal in EYP, retiring in 1997.

He became active in the AlA immediately upon his joining in 1969 and served as President of the Westchester Chapter in 1976, President of the NY State Association of Architects, AlA, in 1978, Regional Director of the AlA in 1979, and Vice President in 1982. While on the AlA Board he served on the Government Affairs Commission and chaired the AlA Research Corporation.

He has been awarded his Chapter’s Gold Medal, and NYSAA’s Kideney and DelGaudio awards for service.

Rose was elevated to fellowship in 1981 and subsequently served on the COF nominating committee in 1985. He was elected to the office of Bursar of the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows in 1987 and Chancellor-elect in 1989. During his term as Chancellor in 1990, he conducted a well-attended forum on minority under representation in the profession, bringing the issues to the attention of the Institute in the process. At the time of his death, he was the senior Chancellor emeritus.

Bill is fondly remembered by his AIA peers and colleagues.

Barbara J. Rodriguez, Hon. AIA and former EVP of AIA New York State said, “Bill hired me when he was President of the New York State Association of Architects as we were known before changing to AIA New York State. That was March 1978.

I think of Bill as my mentor. That was the best job any person could wish for and I was and still am grateful to Bill.”

Former Chancellor John Sorrenti, FAIA, commented, “Bill was a terrific person. He was always a wonderful mentor, clear thinking and methodical. He was an inspiring leader, who centered on being inclusive, welcoming and kind while getting the job done.” Former Chancellor Betsey Olenick Dougherty, FAIA, who served on Bill’s COF Executive Committee, reinforces the message. “Bill was always the respected senior officer and was very warm and welcoming to me as I joined the ranks of the College of Fellows Leadership. Bill will always be remembered for his grace, thoughtfulness, and leadership skills. He will be missed.”

Long active in community affairs, Rose served as chairman or president: of Mercy College (from which he received an honorary doctorate in 1997), the Harvard Club of Westchester, the YMCA of Greater New York Schools Branch, the White Plains City Council and as a director on various hospital and civic boards. Bill was a lifelong golf enthusiast shooting his age or better beginning at the age of 71 and continuing annually until illness overtook him. He was a past-president of Winged Foot GC, a member of the Royal & Ancient GC of St. Andrews, Scotland, and served as chairman of the US Amateur in 2004.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sandra, their two daughters, Lindsay Rose, Lesley Rose May (Stuart), and his grandson Dylan Musgrave (Anakarina).

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AIA COLLEGE OF FELLOWS

FORMER CHANCELLORS 1990 -2022

WILLIAM A. ROSE JR. FA I A

L. JANE HASTINGS FA I A

JOHN BUSBY FA I A

ELLIS BULLOCK FA I A

JACK DEBARTOLO FA I A

JAMES TITTLE FA I A

ROBERT ODERMATT FA I A

HAROLD ROTH FA I A

C. JAMES LAWLER FA I A

SYLVESTER DAMIANOS FA I A

BETSEY OLENICK FA I A

TED PAPPAS FA I A

CAROLE OLSHAVSKY FA I A

DONALD HACKL FA I A

ED KODET FA I A

CHESTER WIDOM FA I A

RON SKAGGS FA I A

WILLIAM STANLEY FA I A

ALBERT RUBELING JR. FA I A

JOHN SORRENTI FA I A

LENORE LUCEY FA I A

RAYMOND POST FA I A

EDWARD VANCE FA I A

PETER KUTTNER FA I A

JOHN CASTELLANA FA I A

ROGER SCHLUNTZ FA I A

Collage Credit: John Castellana, FAIA

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THE HERITAGE SOCIETY OF THE AIA COLLEGE OF FELLOWS What will your Legacy be?

The primary purpose of the Society is to formally recognize those individuals who have demonstrated a life-long commitment to the mission and programs of the AIA College of Fellows with a revocable estate bequest.

By virtue of having included a commitment in their estate plan of a bequest for the future benefit of the College and its programs, the following distinguished individuals are the initial Charter Members of the Heritage Society of the AIA College of Fellows:

Joseph A. Boggs, FAIA

Howarth L. Lewis, Jr., FAIA

Ellis W. Bullock, FAIA

Ivenue Love-Stanley, FAIA

John A. Busby, Jr., FAIA

Frank Lucas, FAIA

Donald Wesley Caskey, FAIA

Robert Ooley, FAIA

John Castellana, FAIA

Burton L. Roslyn, FAIA

William David Chilton, FAIA

Jeffrey Scherer, FAIA

Betsey Olenick Daugherty, FAIA

Roger L. Schluntz, FAIA

Brian Paul Daugherty, FAIA

John Sorrenti, FAIA

Harry M. Falconer, Jr., FAIA

Steven Spurlock, FAIA

Dr. Robert Allen Findlay, FAIA

William J. Stanley, III, FAIA

L. Jane Hastings, FAIA

Ed Vance, FAIA

Russell V. Keune, FAIA

William F. Vosbeck, FAIA

Ed Kodet, FAIA

Membership in the Society is conferred upon formal notification to the College of a planned estate gift with a minimum value of $10,000.

We cordially invite you to undertake a similar, revocable, commitment in your estate plan, and thereby becoming a member of the Heritage Society. It’s simple to accomplish and it costs nothing!

With additional Members the future support of our programs and long-term viability of the College will be substantially enhanced and extended well into the future. For additional information and application, please contact Muza Conforti, cof@aia.org.

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Fellows Remembered 2023 Chester Bowles, FAIA Richard Chylinski, FAIA Daniel P. Coffey, FAIA Nicolas Davis, FAIA William Deno, FAIA Robert von Dohlen, FAIA C. R. George Dove, FAIA Damian Farrell, FAIA Lia Gartner, FAIA Robert Geddes, FAIA Robin Guenther, FAIA Thom Hacker, FAIA Edward Healey, FAIA William Hellmuth, FAIA Douglas Kelbaugh, FAIA Herbert Ketcham, Jr., FAIA John Reynolds Klai II, FAIA A. Eugene Kohn, FAIA James Richard "Rick" Kremer, FAIA Ronald Labinski, FAIA Rebecca Lewis, FAIA Rodney O'Hiser, FAIA M. Rinehart, FAIA Claude Stoller, FAIA H.T. Stowell, FAIA

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Wilbur Tusler, FAIA Rafael Vinoly, FAIA Beverly A. Willis, FAIA Ralph P. Youngren, FAIA

Duane Eugene Landry, FAIA Arthur Cotton Moore, FAIA Hyman Myers, FAIA Gregory Palermo, FAIA Howard Charles Parker, FAIA Thomas M. Payette, FAIA 2022 Robert W. Peters, FAIA Harold Adams, FAIA James Stuart Polshek, FAIA Hilario F. Candela, FAIA Richard Quinn, FAIA Thomas Corwin Van Housen John K. Rauch, FAIA III. FAIA Harold G. Sadler, FAIA George (Jud) Daniels, FAIA John Henry Schruben, FAIA Thang Do, FAIA Colin Louis Melville Smith, Edward A. Feiner, FAIA FAIA Ted Garduque, FAIA Earl Simcox Swensson, FAIA Dale L. Gibbs, FAIA Thomas H. Teasdale, FAIA Joachim C. Grube, FAIA William H. Truex Jr., FAIA David Hansen, FAIA Marty Zelnik, FAIA Philip Cristy Henderson, FAIA Lloyd Walker Jary, Jr, FAIA Bruce Jensen, FAIA James (Jim) Thomas Kienle, FAIA Ray Kingston, FAIA Norman Lamar Koonce, FAIA Carl Frederick Luckenbach, FAIA

Click on an individual's name for a link to their obituary.

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Legacy Donors of the AIA College of Fellows LEGACY DONORS ($10,000 and above cumulative donations) New 2022 Legacy Members shown in Bold Face

LEGACY 50 ($50,000 and above)

Frank E. Lucas, FAIA

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LEGACY 10

($30,000-$39,999)

($10,000-$19,999)

Harold L. Adams, FAIA Jeanne Jackson, FAIA S. A. Klatskin, FAIA Edward J. Kodet Jr., FAIA Peter P. Marino, FAIA Donald E. Neptune, FAIA Robert L. Ooley, FAIA Victor A. Regnier, FAIA Roger Schluntz, FAIA Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA Joseph G. Sprague, FAIA John Sorrenti, FAIA Steven L. Spurlock, FAIA

LEGACY 20 ($20,000-$29,999)

Betsey Olenick Dougherty, FAIA Brian P. Dougherty, FAIA Donald J. Hackl, FAIA John R. Klai II, FAIA Ivenue Love-Stanley, FAIA Robert A. Odermatt, FAIA Ted P. Pappas, FAIA William J. Stanley, FAIA William F. Vosbeck, FAIA

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Ronald A. Altoon, FAIA Louis D. Astorino, FAIA Paul H. Barkley, FAIA Sigmund F. Blum, FAIA Joseph Boggs, FAIA Ellis W. Bullock, FAIA John A. Busby Jr., FAIA Donald W. Caskey, FAIA John J. Castellana, FAIA William D. Chilton, FAIA Gary B. Coursey, FAIA Sylvester Damianos, FAIA William A. Edgerton, FAIA Thomas B. Gerfen, FAIA Manuel G. Gonzalez, FAIA Graham Gund, FAIA John F. Hartray Jr., FAIA L. Jane Hastings, FAIA Russell V. Keune, FAIA Stephen J. Kieran, FAIA Peter G. Kuttner, FAIA Norman L. Koonce, FAIA Carroll J. Lawler, FAIA Lawrence J. Leis, FAIA Rev. Howarth L. Lewis, FAIA Paula J. Loomis, FAIA Steven Loomis, FAIA Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA

Clark D. Manus, FAIA Judsen R. Marquardt, FAIA George H. Miller, FAIA Thompson E. Penney, FAIA Raymond G. Post Jr., FAIA William A. Rose Jr., FAIA Burton Roslyn, FAIA Albert W. Rubeling Jr., FAIA Harry Rutledge, FAIA John A. Ruffo, FAIA Jeffrey A. Scherer, FAIA Robert I. Selby, FAIA Jim M. Singleton IV, FAIA Kalavati Somvanshi, FAIA Jonathan Sparer, FAIA Douglas L. Steidl, FAIA RK Stewart, FAIA Kim M. Tanzer, FAIA James D. Tittle, FAIA Edward T. M. Tsoi, FAIA Edward A. Vance, FAIA R. Randall Vosbeck, FAIA Chester A. Widom, FAIA Douglas Wignall, FAIA Joseph J. Wisnewski, FAIA F.M. Wong, FAIA Enrique A. Woodroffe, FAIA Hofu Wu, FAIA Raymond Ziegler, FAIA 34

Contributors to the College of Fellows Fund 2022 Calendar Year The AIA College of Fellows is grateful to everyone who contributed in 2022 to support the College of Fellows Fund. Your generosity is genuinely appreciated, especially during such a trying year. Your gifts are extremely important to the College as they allow us to continue and increase support for our Mission and three primary Goals: • • •

Promote Research and Scholarly Work Mentor Young Architects and Emerging Professionals Sustain the College

On behalf of those who benefit from your donations, especially those who will become Fellows and the AIA leaders of tomorrow, the College of Fellows Executive Committee and all Fellows thank you for your generous donations!

Frances Halsband, FAIA, 2023 Chancellor

ANNUAL DONATIONS IN 2022

(Contributions of $1,000 or more shown in BOLD FACE) ALASKA Thomas Livingston ARKANSAS James Foster CALIFORNIA Navy Banvard Glenn Bauer David Body Philip Bona Andrew Cupples Samuel D'Amico Albert Dorman Betsey Dougherty Michael Enomoto Thomas Fowler Debra Gerod Ann Gray Eric Haesloop Craig Hamilton Richard Heinz Mark Jensen Christ Kamages Hendrik Koning Sylvia Kwan William Mahan Clark Manus Mark Miller Marianne O'Brien Robert Ooley

Dennis Paoletti Ken Radtkey Victor Regnier John Ruffo Lee Salin Molly Scanlon William Schmalz Gene Schnair Alexander Seidel Michael Smith James Spencer David Swartz Warren Techentin Douglas Teiger H. Ruth Todd Joel Tomei William Valentine Tania Van Herle Gregory Villanueva Christopher Wasney Allyne Winderman Francis Zwart COLORADO Sarah Broughton

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Ralph Cunningham David Haresign David Insinga Anne Lewis Lenore Lucey John Pearce Andrew Pressman Steven Spurlock Elena Veneziani FLORIDA Gregory John Burke Charles Clary III John Forbes Jacquelyn Hale Bill Hercules Jeffrey Huber Marilys Nepomechie Joyce Owens FAIA Natividad Soto Lourdes Solera Ted Pappas GEORGIA Antonin Aeck

HAWAII Norman Hong Dwight Mitsunaga IOWA Michael Broshar ILLINOIS Martha Bell Jeff Bone David Chasco Randall Deutsch Renee Doktorczyk Rada Doytcheva David Eckmann Holly Gerberding Joseph Gonzalez Gaines Hall Helen Kessler Robin Randall Thomas Roszak Mark Sexton Rael Slutsky Charles Smith John Syvertsen

CONNECTICUT F. Michael Ayles James LaPosta

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Contributors to the College of Fellows Fund 2022 Calendar Year KANSAS Robert Condia Wendy Ornelas KENTUCKY Michael Jacobs LOUISIANA Michael Bell Ronald Blitch Raymond Post MASSACHUSETTS Janette Blackburn Philip Chen Tom Chung Doris Cole Jason Forney Diane Georgopulos Emily Grandstaff-Rice Margo Jones Thomas Kearns Peter Kuttner Anne-Marie Lubenau Nancy Ludwig John Martin William Ruhl Mardelle Shepley Louis Sirianni MARYLAND Kathy Dixon Suzanne Frasier Edward Hord Thomas Liebel David Metzger Albert Rubeling Kevin Sneed Randy Sovich Karl Stumpf

MICHIGAN John Allegretti Craig Borum Tamara Burns Timothy Casai John Castellana Alan Cobb Brian Craig, FAIA Jan Culbertson Paul Dannels Damian Farrell Sharon Haar C. Richard Hall Rainy Hamilton Douglas Hanna William Hartman Jeff Hausman Betty-lee Hepworth Eric Hill Gene Hopkins Brian Hurttienne Dennis King Elisabeth Knibbe Sandy Laux Saundra Little Thomas Mathison Arnold Mikon Dorian Moore Michael Neville Mark Nickita Constantine Pappas J. Stuart Pettitt Dan Pitera Cynthia Pozolo Daniel Redstone David Richards Carl Roehling Matthew Rossetti Victor Saroki James Chaffers Gary Skog Arthur Smith Tod Stevens Leslie Tincknell Benedetto Tiseo Paul Urbanek Stephen Vogel Robert Ziegelman Dawn Zuber

MINNESOTA Michelle Allen Thomas DeAngelo Gary Demele Stephen Fiskum Thomas Hysell Edward Kodet Rosemary McMonigal Julia Robinson MISSOURI John Burse Brandon Dake Cynthia Frewen-Wuellner Kirk Gastinger Karl Grice Mary Ann Lazarus MISSISSIPPI Anne Decker Roy Decker MONTANA Chere LeClair NORTH CAROLINA John Atkins Heister Cease Jr J. Cox Danie Johnson Danie Johnson Donald Kranbuehl Kevin Montgomery Dennis Stallings Walton Teague Charles Travis NEBRASKA Gary Bowen Jeffrey Day Dan Worth Thomas Trenolone James Walbridge

NEW JERSEY Carla Bonacci William Brown Robert Cozzarelli Robin Murray Martin Santini David West NEW MEXICO Terrance Brown Robert Calvani Glenn Fellows Don May Mark Rohde Roger Schluntz NEVADA Charles Kubat Thomas Schoeman NEW YORK Ann Marie Baranowski Jay Bargmann Raymond Beeler Barry Benepe Deborah Berke Donald Blair Heidi Blau Madeline Burke-Vigeland Mary Burnham Katherine Chia Joseph Coppola Howard Decker Umberto Dindo Carl Galioto Gerard Geier John Gering Rocco Giannetti Mark Ginsberg F. Eric Goshow Frances Halsband Frances Huppert Pamela Jerome Stephen Johnson Peter Krasnow Kenneth Levien Susan McClymonds George Miller Victor Mirontschuk Joseph Monticciolo

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Contributors to the College of Fellows Fund 2022 Calendar Year David Parker Michael Plottel Ronnette Riley Pascale Sablan Robert Shibley John Sorrenti Barbara Spandorf John Sullivan OHIO William Ayars Jonathan Barnes Jack Bialosky Timothy Hawk Judson Kline Hal Munger Elizabeth Corbin Murphy Norbert Peiker Charles Schreckenberger Bruce Sekanick Stephen Sharp Jodi van der Wiel OKLAHOMA Lisa Chronister Ellis McIntosh Jana Phillips Fred Schmidt OREGON Roderick Ashley Jan Willemse William Wilson PHILADELPHIA Scott Compton Frank Dittenhafer Sam Olshin Michael Prifti RHODE ISLAND Erik L'Heureux Martha Werenfels SOUTH CAROLINA Adrienne Montare Williston Dye Linna Frederick Brian Wurst Kate Schwennsen

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TENNESSEE David Powell Mark Weaver TEXAS Steven Curry Wendy Dunnam Tita Brian George Daniel Hart D. Michael Hellinghausen Paul Kinnison John Kirksey Lisa Lamkin Jay Macaulay Michael Malone Charyl McAfee-Duncan Roksan Okan-Vick Patricia Oliver Stephen Pickard Ronald Skaggs Thomas Wurtz L. M. Holder III, FAIA UTAH Roger Jackson Jeanne Jackson RK Stewart VIRGINIA Michel Ashe Sanford Bond Peyton Boyd Robert Boynton Robert Clayborne William Cox Harold Davis Donna Dunay Robert Dunay Allison Ewing Harry Falconer Kathleen Frazier Lori Garrett W. Gilpin Mary Katherine Lanzillotta Daniel Lemieux M. Celeste Novak David Peabody Jane Rathbone Alice Raucher

Elizabeth Reader Greg Rutledge Joanna Schmickel Robert Steele Charles Swartz Don Swofford Nicholas Vlattas R. Vosbeck Ashley Wilson VERMONT Brian Mac

FIRMS Allers Associates Architects, PC Dake Wells Architecture CAPRILE consulting LBBA KAA DESIGN GROUP, INC. Thornton Tomasetti Pepper Construction Company YKK AP America Inc. Antunovich Associates HED (Harley Ellis Devereaux)

WASHINGTON Robert Findlay R David Frum John Harrison L. Hastings Lisa Johnson Lorne McConachie Burcin Moehring James Suehiro Scott Wolf WISCONSIN John Horky Lisa Kennedy Kenneth Schwartz Lawrence Schnuck INTERNATIONAL George Kunihiro, Kanagawa Myron Goldfinger C. Andrew McLean John Sellery, Chai Wan William Rose Murat Soygenis

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COLLEGE OF FELLOWS Celebrating 70 years of MOVING THE PROFESSION FORWARD