AIA Grand Rapids 2023 Honor Awards + Chapter Centennial Celebration Program

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AIAGR CHAPTER PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE AIAGR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AIAGR CHAPTER HISTORY 2023 AIAGR SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS • Kyle Sutton, KCAD • Ian Wardowski, KCAD

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER • Lucid Architecture STUDENT PROJECT DESIGN ENTRIES • Hayden Prillwitz, KCAD • Kyle Sutton, KCAD • Kyle Sutton, KCAD

AIA MEDAL FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE • Hayden Prillwitz, KCAD

RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE ENTRIES • Lucid Architecture • Mathison | Mathison Architects

DAVID D. SMITH HUMANITARIAN AWARD WINNER • David Bulkowski

SMALL COMMERCIAL DESIGN + INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE ENTRY • Progressive AE

YOUNG ARCHITECT AWARD WINNER • Katie Potts, AIA

BUILDING + INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE ENTRY • Fishbeck

YOUNG ARCHITECT AWARD WINNER • John Whitten, AIA

BUILDING AWARD ENTRIES • GMB Architecture+Engineering • GMB Architecture+Engineering • GMB Architecture+Engineering • Progressive AE • Progressive AE • Progressive AE • Progressive AE

STUDENT PROJECT DESIGN AWARD WINNER • Imane Hocini, KCAD AFFORDABLE HOUSING AWARD WINNER • Integrated Architecture RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE AWARD WINNER • Mathison | Mathison Architects SUSTAINABILITY + BUILDING AWARD WINNER • Integrated Architecture BUILDING AWARD WINNERS • GMB Architecture+Engineering • Fishbeck • Integrated Architecture

AIAGR CHAPTER SPONSORS AIAGR EVENT SPONSORS

AIAGR Board President

When I was little, my family would visit Grand Rapids to see extended family. I distinctly remember the moments, from the backseat, I would get that first glimpse of downtown on I-196 as it curved around the zoo. Since that moment, Grand Rapids has held a special place in my mind.

Ten years ago, we moved to Grand Rapids, and I have since been profoundly empowered by the sense of camaraderie and dedication that defines our tight-knit community. These dynamics have woven a tapestry of inspiration, growth, and progress; propelling our practice forward. From seasoned professionals to budding architects, there is an unspoken understanding that we are part of something greater than ourselves.

The shared passion for design, innovation, and the built environment connects us, creating a bond that transcends generations. This camaraderie is more than just professional courtesy; it is a genuine commitment to help each other succeed. The result is a continuous cycle of learning, mentorship, and evolution that is deeply enriching.

The discussions between these generational perspectives are shaping our future. We have launched a new strategic plan to guide us while investing in future leaders and endowing a scholarship supporting the next generation of architects. This year has been one about the future. One leveraging the dynamic interplay of generations that sparks creativity and ensures the relevancy of our profession.

Having reflected on the past year, one word that stands out to me: excited. I am excited to watch our emerging talent become our leaders.

I am excited for architects to be catalysts as our region grows. I am excited about our collective dreams, experiences, and aspirations giving rise to new ideas and a legacy that extends beyond the boundaries of time. This camaraderie and generational synergy empower us to continuously push the boundaries of what we can achieve, making our community a perpetual source of inspiration and innovation.

I am excited about the next 100 years.

President’s Message

Steven Romkema, AIA, IIDA, NCARB, Fitwel

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR

Steven Romkema, AIA, IIDA, NCARB, FITWEL

Anne Doornbos, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

VICE PRESIDENT

Tod Stevens, FAIA, LEED AP

ASSOCIATES DIRECTOR

Marie Arrington, Assoc. AIA, NOMA TowerPinkster

Progressive AE

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATES DIRECTOR SECRETARY

Ben Franceschi, AIA

Matthew VanSweden, LFA, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C

Mathison | Mathison Architects

Foresight Management

TREASURER

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR

Michael Belisle, AIA, LEED AP

AIAGR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Pamela Danckaert, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP

TowerPinkster

Fishbeck

Jenny Waugh

The Design Forum, Inc.

Fishbeck

PAST PRESIDENT

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DIRECTOR

John Rizor, AIA, NCARB, CDT, WELL AP

Sarah Carter, Assoc. AIA

Progressive AE

Fishbeck

AIA MICHIGAN DIRECTOR

INTERIM CONTINUING EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Eric Biller, AIA, LEED AP, CDT Progressive AE

Adam Rottschafer, CSI, CDT, CCPR Huber Engineered Woods

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Skyscraper exhibit at the new West Side Library

Members attend Le Corbusier lecture at the Kalamazoo Institute of Art 1938

Committee on housing formed to address shortages stemming from Great Depression

Michael Graves lecture at the GRAM

AIAGV provides the city with free development proposals for the west downtown bank of the Grand River

Change based on member postcard survey

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Michigan Registration Act passage regulates the practice of architecture to registered professionals 1887

AIA Michigan is formed as the Michigan Society of Architects

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“Unemployed Architects Committee” formed; Harry Mead keeps chapter afloat with his own funds with only 6 members in good standing.

Discussion in the chapter on material shortages as materials are made available only for defense use 1947

Grand Valley Chapter separates from Western Michigan Chapter

Membership 110 Roger Allen returns to the board as first president

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The 1964 Civil Rights Act is passed

Voted by the chapter’s first-ever digital voting process

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The National Organization for Minority Architects (NOMA) is formed in Detroit

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As “Urban Renewal” sweeps the nation, AIAGV’s Historical Buildings Committee seeks to save the old city hall clock tower from demolition

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MSA article on women in the profession- Grand Rapidian Gretchen Minhaar included

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Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act with ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) adopted a year later

11 counties 300+ members

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September 11 attacks fell the NYC World Trade Center Twin Towers

2023 AIA Grand Rapids celebrates 100 years

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Annual MSA (AIA Michigan) Convention held in Grand Rapids at the Civic Auditorium

240 members 11 counties

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Michigan adopts its first statewide building code

Building and site development of the new Grand Valley State University campus makes MSA (AIA Michigan) news

Chapter renamed AIA Grand Rapids

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Western Michigan chapter changes its name to Southwest Michigan

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JFK is assassinated

WWII “Monument Man” and KCAD president, Lt. Dale V. Ford, speaks to chapter about uncovering Nazi-looted artwork in German salt mines

1947

The American Institute of Architects is founded by 13 architects

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Daily building tours held for inaugural Design Week West Michigan

AIAGV begins sponsorship of the GR Festival of the Arts, hosts Chalk the Walk

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Lansing members form Mid-Michigan Chapter

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Hugh Newell Jacobson lecture at St Cecilia Music Center

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Eero Saarinen serves on honor awards jury

Gunnar Birkerts lecture at the GRAM

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AIAGV donates services to design a new Humane Society building after it burns down

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Frank Lloyd Wright lecture at the Pantlind Hotel

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Park-School Project: architects, the city park dept, board of education, and a citizen advisory group create distinctly modern schools set in city parks

1935

Global Pandemic 2009

AIA recognizes Grand Rapids as having the most LEED certified buildings per capita

Brings with it widespread event cancellations and virtual board meetings

2008

Grand Rapids native Marshall Purnell is elected president of the AIA, its first Black president.

AIA has 83,000 members.

2020

AIA adopts new logo

KCAD Kyle Sutton is a Grand Rapids native who started his career as a civil engineer before pivoting his attention to architecture. He is currently completing his Master of Architecture program at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University and is an Architectural Intern at Integrated Architecture. Upon graduation, he would like to work on a variety of projects to further his professional experience on the path to licensure.

Scholarship Recipients

Kyle Sutton

Ian Wardowski KCAD Ian Wardowski was recognized for his outstanding academic record and continuing leadership in AIAS. Ian is in his final year of the Master of Architecture program at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University and has also worked as an Architectural Intern at Mathison | Mathison Architects. Ian is passionate about the building process: planning, creating, and fabricating parts leading to the completion of a final product.

Each year, AIAGR awards a scholarship, made possible through generous donors, to emerging professionals to assist in continuing their architectural education.

Hayden received her undergraduate degree in Interior Design from Michigan State University and her Master of Architecture from Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University. Throughout her years of higher education, research-driven design and experience have been integral to shaping her design philosophy and perspective. As she dives into professional practice, she strives to be a life-long student of the industry.

She is honored to continue working alongside Pure Architects in this new phase of her professional career.

The award for students in architecture began in 1914 by the AIA. Today, more than 100 schools annually submit the name of one graduate of a BArch, MArch, or DArch program who displays “general excellence” throughout their academic career.

AIA Medal for Academic Excellence

Hayden Prillwitz

Disability Advocates of Kent County

David Bulkowski is the Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County, working alongside people with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and advocating for accessible and welcoming communities.

Disability Advocates provides a full array of services throughout Kent County.

They support their constituents by creating positive change through the services they provide and advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels. A result of their collaborative work is strengthening services, eliminating barriers, and enhancing systems so people with disabilities can increase their quality of life and create a community that is inclusive and welcoming.

David has a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. A licensed attorney, he has been with Disability Advocates since 1995 and, during his tenure, has worked extensively with state and federal laws teaching others how these laws affect the rights and responsibilities of the community and persons with disabilities. He has spent a great deal of time organizing and advocating for accessibility, increased public transportation, and affordable housing in the Grand Rapids region.

This award is given in memoriam of AIA Grand Rapids member, David D. Smith, AIA, and is presented to a member of the AIA Grand Rapids region who represents community service and leadership, while elevating public awareness of architecture and the built-environment.

Humanitarian Award

David Bulkowski

Diekema Hamann Architecture & Engineering

Katie Potts is a licensed Architect at Diekema Hamann Architecture + Engineering, working in their Grand Rapids, MI office.

She has been practicing architecture for eight years on commercial, historic, and residential buildings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Calvin University and a Master of Architecture from Montana State University. A summary of her thesis, “An Adaptable Mentoring Framework to Address Female Attrition”, was published in Construction Association of Michigan Magazine. Particularly in managing and designing commercial projects, such as those which support mental healthcare, she is grateful for clients who show her their trust by sharing the details of their day-to-day lives with the goal of creating spaces that support people of all ages, stages, and backgrounds.

Katie was on the 2019 AIA Michigan Strategic Planning Committee and was in the 2020 cohort of the Grand Rapids Chamber’s Leading Edge program. She was a panelist for the JEDI Committee at AIA Michigan’s 2021 Leadership Retreat and was on the Honor Awards Jury in 2022 for AIA Buffalo/WNY.

Young Architect

Katie Potts, AIA

Awarded for proficiency and exceptional accomplishments in the profession and community to someone licensed fewer than 10 years.

SPARK 43 Architects

John is the founding principal of Spark 43 Architects in Grand Rapids, MI. Spark 43 was founded with the goal of using his experience, talents, and business to advocate for and enhance his community. Since 2017, they have completed projects nationwide that exceed $85 million of construction value.

Recently, John was appointed to a three-year term to the State of Michigan Elevator Safety Board representing Architects and Consulting Engineers in 2020 by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. He also serves as a board member for many associations including the West Michigan Adaptive Ski Association, the Grand Rapids Fire Department Fire Prevention Foundation, the West Michigan Sports Commission, and The Montana State University School of Architecture. He was the inaugural Chairperson for “Absolutely Accessible Kent” presented by Disability Advocates of Kent County (DAKC). He co-authored the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Universal Design Guidelines 2.0 alongside DAKC, Mathison & Mathison Architects, and Progressive AE and co-presented “Radical Collaboration” for the AIA Grand Rapids DesignThunk series with Travis Williams of In-Parallel Architects+Builders.

Young Architect

John Whitten, AIA

Awarded for proficiency and exceptional accomplishments in the profession and community to someone licensed fewer than 10 years.

WINNER STUDENT PROJECT DESIGN AWARD

IMANE HOCINI | KCAD THE ECO-OASIS OF GHARDAIA

WINNER STUDENT PROJECT DESIGN AWARD

IMANE HOCINI | KCAD THE ECO-OASIS OF GHARDAIA: A NEW FRAMEWORK FOR HOUSING IN SOUTHERN ALGERIA The ECO-OASIS OF GHARDAIA aims to provide a robust framework to create a national precedent for sustainable urban design and community building in southern Algeria.

This design integrates sustainable design practices inspired by the vernacular architecture of the Mzab Valley.

It prioritizes environmentally friendly methods that start from the housing unit to the block to the whole neighborhood.

As a result, the system will create one of Algeria’s most sustainable communities as it sets ambitious goals to elevate the locals’ lifestyle and promote social life and the local economy through attentive urban and architectural design.

WINNER AFFORDABLE HOUSING AWARD

INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE BELKNAP PLACE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI

WINNER AFFORDABLE HOUSING AWARD

INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE BELKNAP PLACE Belknap Place is a new 3-story, 50-unit apartment building nestled in the historic Belknap Lookout neighborhood of Grand Rapids that provides an equitable mix of affordable and market-rate residential units. Belknap Place incorporates neighborhood-centric design to not impose on the current neighborhood dynamic. Its efficient design resulted in a unit mix of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments.

The design maintains the neighborhood character and scale on the site. First floor units are walk-up-style with porches and individual entries. Various building materials were used on the façade, including brick, metal, and composite panels, to create a modern feel to a traditional style.

CONSTRUCTION: PIONEER CONSTRUCTION OWNER: PK DEVELOPMENT GROUP + THIRD COAST DEVELOPMENT

WINNER RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE AWARD

MATHISON | MATHISON ARCHITECTS HIDDEN CREEK RESIDENCE | WEST MICHIGAN

WINNER RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE AWARD

MATHISON | MATHISON ARCHITECTS HIDDEN CREEK RESIDENCE The Hidden Creek project embraces discovery, starting with a winding driveway that guides visitors through a dense woodland, true to the character of its West Michigan topography. As the home comes into view, it is slowly unveiled, with the entry as the focal point. The building is a careful negotiation of sloping planes, transparency, and solid forms. Nestled into its larger wooded context, the home yields to its surrounding landscape. Inside, the spaces unfold along the natural ridge of the sloped site, providing a perched condition that stretches horizontally over its northeast views of the woods and creek below.

CONSTRUCTION: ROCKFORD HOMES INTERIOR DESIGN: KATHY WAITE DESIGN

WINNER BUILDING + SUSTAINABILITY DESIGN AWARD

INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF AVIATION | BATTLE CREEK, MI

WINNER BUILDING + SUSTAINABILITY DESIGN AWARD

INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE WMU COLLEGE OF AVIATION The new Western Michigan University Aviation Education Center greatly improves the quality of instruction and research, providing accessibility and advanced technologies that make the College of Aviation a leader in aviation education. New classrooms and laboratories support goals and provide an atmosphere conducive to aviation-focused learning. Collaborative areas foster student interaction creating a climate that encourages development and activities in a professional setting. A dynamic exterior envelope, expressing the inherent motion in aviation, includes choreographed instances of transparency to the interior environment. Expansive views of the airport provide students with visual and mental connectivity to bright futures and careers ahead.

CONSTRUCTION: BECKERING CONSTRUCTION OWNER: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

WINNER BUILDING AWARD

GMB ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS LUDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | LUDINGTON, MI

WINNER BUILDING AWARD

GMB ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS LUDINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Investigating the central idea of “What should education look like?” drove Ludington Area School District to approach the design and planning of a new elementary school to replace aging elementary and early childhood facilities. The goal of creating a new centralized facility that takes a forward-looking approach to curriculum design, facilities planning, classroom design, and safety/security was the challenge that the design team was charged with.

The resulting elementary building establishes a learning ecosystem within the community. The design connects the building to its context through material use, form, access to natural light and the outdoors for well-being, and experiential graphics referencing the rich history of Ludington and the site.

CONSTRUCTION: THE CHRISTMAN COMPANY OWNER: LUDINGTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

WINNER BUILDING AWARD

FISHBECK DANIEL AND PAMELLA DEVOS CENTER FOR INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH | GRAND RAPIDS, MI

WINNER BUILDING AWARD

FISHBECK DANIEL AND PAMELLA DEVOS CENTER FOR INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH The Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health was developed as a combined complex with the adjacent Center for Health Sciences. The two were programmed together creating a cohesive solution across 350,000 sf that functions as a single facility. The project focuses on creating environments in which students can learn in real world scenarios including a 67,000 sf simulation center which spans the third floor of both buildings. The project provides additional classroom, lab, and study spaces and an expanded library. The design also integrated new program elements including a teaching kitchen, immersive labs, and a makerspace. The project achieved LEED Gold.

CONSTRUCTION: PIONEER CONSTRUCTION OWNER: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

WINNER BUILDING AWARD

INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE TEMPLE LOFTS | LANSING, MI

WINNER BUILDING AWARD

INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE TEMPLE LOFTS The Temple Lofts project is a stunning example of how developers and designers can integrate modern living spaces into historic landmarks and invigorate communities. The design and development team reimagined the building’s potential and transformed it into a modern, energy-efficient, mixed-use building while preserving much of its unique, historic character. This major renovation brings affordable housing options to the heart of Old Town Lansing, an urban neighborhood with a creative small-town feel. The architectural interventions to the building’s exterior are tasteful and respectful, complementing the building’s original design and providing needed daylight for the new residences and businesses.

CONSTRUCTION: KINCAID BUILDING GROUP OWNER: MICHIGAN COMMUNITY CAPITAL

WINNER PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

LUCID ARCHITECTURE LOWER SHORE RESIDENCE | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI

WINNER PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

LUCID ARCHITECTURE LOWER SHORE RESIDENCE This home’s design accommodates the family’s lifestyle of outdoor living and hosting large gatherings. Stretching along the rugged shoreline of Lake Michigan, the layout maximizes interaction between home and water. Living spaces are wrapped in window walls on the lake side and conversely shielded from the road by solid walls with high clerestory windows for privacy. The glass box is anchored by monolithic concrete fireplaces. At the heart of the home, between living and sleeping spaces, is a four season room where maximum time will be spent. Northern Michigan’s variable weather requires outdoor options for all seasons.

CONSTRUCTION: ZAHN BUILDERS

ENTRY STUDENT PROJECT DESIGN

HAYDEN PRILLWITZ, KCAD AGENCY IN POST-CARBON ARCHITECTURE

ENTRY STUDENT PROJECT DESIGN

KYLE SUTTON, KCAD BAY CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

ENTRY STUDENT PROJECT DESIGN

KYLE SUTTON, KCAD POST + BEAM APARTMENTS

ENTRY RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE

LUCID ARCHITECTURE LOWER SHORE RESIDENCE | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI

ENTRY RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE

MATHISON | MATHISON ARCHITECTS VERDANT HOLLOW FARMS | BUCHANAN, MI

ENTRY SMALL COMMERCIAL DESIGN + INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

PROGRESSIVE AE ST MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH | MARSHALL, MI

ENTRY BUILDING + INTERIOR ARCHIECTURE

FISHBECK SPARTANNASH GRAND RAPIDS SERVICE CENTER | GRAND RAPIDS, MI

ENTRY BUILDING AWARD

GMB ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING CALVIN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | GRAND RAPIDS, MI

ENTRY BUILDING AWARD

GMB ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING WEST OTTAWA STADIUM | HOLLAND, MI

ENTRY BUILDING AWARD

GMB ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE LAKESHORE CAMPUS | HOLLAND, MI

ENTRY BUILDING AWARD

PROGRESSIVE AE COVENANT LEARNING CENTER AND PADNOS ROOFTOP SCULPTURE GARDEN | GRAND RAPIDS, MI

ENTRY BUILDING AWARD

PROGRESSIVE AE SECCHIA PIAZZA AT GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE | GRAND RAPIDS, MI

ENTRY BUILDING AWARD

PROGRESSIVE AE ST PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH | DOUGLAS, MI

ENTRY BUILDING AWARD

PROGRESSIVE AE MICHIGAN REALTORS OFFICE | LANSING, MI

Chapter Sponsors

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ABD Engineering & Design

Builders Exchange of Michigan

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Catalyst Partners

Rockford Construction

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Driesenga & Associates Fishbeck JRA Food Service Consultants Lakewood Construction Owen Ames Kimball Co. Pioneer Construction Progressive AE

Thank you to our annual AIAGR Chapter sponsors!

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GOLD CORPORATE CHAPTER SPONSORS Paradigm Design West Michigan Lighting

Interphase Interiors

CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS

Progressive AE

DLZ Corporation Mathison | Mathison Architects

PRODUCER SPONSOR Michigan Architectural Foundation

STUDENT TICKET SPONSORS Builders Exchange of Michigan

BEVERAGE SPONSOR

Spark 43 Architects

Fishbeck

The Romkema Family

DINNER SPONSORS Rockford Construction Triangle Associates DESSERT + AFTERGLOW SPONSORS Disability Advocates of Kent County Diekema Hamann Architecture & Engineering Integrated Architecture Millies Engineering Group

2023 Honor Award Event Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSORS