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64TH ARCHITECTURAL GUILD AWARDS COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs
Kelly Olson, Clark Construction Group
John Passanante, Syska Hennessy Group
Members
Adaeze Cadet, HOK
Craig Babington, Morley Builders
Ron Elazar, Morley Builders
Rafi Halajian ’12, MS ’13, IDS Real Estate
Patti Harburg-Petrich, Swinerton
Mark Motonaga ’91, RIOS
Sharon Pak, Microsoft
Bee Rarewala ’00, AC Martin
Kelly Millar, Thornton Tomasetti
Danielle Martin Spicer ’00, AC Martin
Dan Stafford ’89, Project Management Advisors, Inc.
Jaime Turner, Turner Construction
Jonathan Wyman, Snyder Langston
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME DEAN BRETT STEELE
This year we celebrate the 64th USC Architectural Guild Awards, a singular event that brings together leading designers, architects, builders, and developers to recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to shaping our cities, landscapes, and the built environment— reimagining communities with strength, sustainability, and vision.
The USC Architectural Guild Awards is also the premier fundraising event for the USC School of Architecture.
This is only possible through the dedication and tireless effort of our Guild Members who have volunteered
their time and resources to garner support to fund scholarships and academic enrichment programs that set up our students for success. We sincerely thank the USC Architectural Guild for their invaluable service.
The theme, Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of Los Angeles, reflects our commitment to preserving the city's rich architectural heritage while embracing a future defined by innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.
In light of the January fires that have challenged our communities and reshaped our landscape, this moment calls for a renewed commitment to
resilient and forward-thinking design approaches that ensure a thriving Los Angeles for generations to come.
This year’s Guild Awards is more than a celebration; it is a call to action. Together, we can foster collaborative discussions and drive forward bold solutions that reimagine Los Angeles as a city that harmoniously balances preservation, progress, and resilience.
Tonight, it is our privilege to acknowledge these accomplished and highly respected awardees.
The Impact Award honors Peyton Hall FAIA, a nationally recognized expert in heritage conservation and a distinguished architect whose dedication to historic architecture has enriched the cultural and civic fabric of Los Angeles. Peyton has dedicated his career to preserving and revitalizing historic buildings, ensuring that the past continues to serve future generations. As a preservation advocate and faculty at the USC School of Architecture, he is advancing the field through teaching a new generation of students who have made a commitment to heritage conservation.
Nadine Watt (MA ’94) is the recipient of the Distinguished Business Leadership Award in recognition of
her visionary leadership in real estate development, sustainability, and community impact. As CEO of Watt Capital Partners, she oversees strategic planning for all commercial investment activities including acquisitions, development, and asset management for the company’s 3.5 million-squarefoot portfolio. Nadine is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Southern California and we at the School of Architecture are reminded of Watt’s legacy each and every day. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors for the past fifty years have walked past the Watt family name, which adorns our main building here on campus.
This year we honor esteemed alumna Bonnie Khang-Keating (B.Arch ’92) with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Bonnie’s dedication to architecture and design excellence spans a three-decade career marked by her outstanding business and community leadership. Bonnie is a recognized leader in the local design community—serving as a design commissioner for the City of Pasadena and a cultural heritage commissioner for the City of Los Angeles. In addition, Bonnie serves on the Board of Councilors of the USC School of Architecture. Bonnie is the national Director of Strategic Relationships and Advisory Services
at SmithGroup Los Angeles and San Diego, serving as a Chairperson for SmithGroup’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and sitting on the firm’s Board of Directors.
The Distinguished Firm Award is presented to AC Martin, a legacy firm whose work has been integral to defining the past, present, and future of Los Angeles. For nearly 120 years, AC Martin has played a pivotal role in shaping the skyline and civic identity of Los Angeles—leading the way in commercial, educational, multi-family residential, and mixed-use projects that define the region's evolving urban landscape. AC Martin's legacy is deeply intertwined with the USC School of Architecture. Multiple generations of the Martin family, many who are also part of the Trojan Family, have played absolutely transformative roles in the firm and across the architecture of Los Angeles and beyond.
The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Thom Mayne (B.Arch ’69) FAIA, a Pritzker Prizewinning architect and the founder of Morphosis, a globally recognized interdisciplinary firm known for
its groundbreaking work across cultural, civic, and academic institutions. Thom Mayne, throughout his decades-long career, has shaped the profession through his design excellence, research-driven practice, and commitment to the next generation of architects. Thom’s enduring influence on architecture, imprinted upon Southern California and beyond, and the evolving cultural, technological, and social landscapes exemplifies the essence of lifetime achievement.
Thank you to our awardees, alumni, board of councilors, friends and the entire USC Architectural Guild, for your partnership and support. Together, we will relentlessly pursue our important work to create and make spaces in the world where diverse communities and future generations will thrive.
Fight on!
Brett Steele Dean USC School of Architecture
WELCOME ARCHITECTURAL GUILD
Dear Friends,
It is an honor to welcome you to the 64th Annual USC Architectural Guild Awards.
Tonight, we celebrate not only the achievements of our remarkable honorees but also the strength of our community—designers, builders, developers, and advocates—who together shape the future of our cities and profession.
This event represents the very best of the Guild’s mission: to support students, foster mentorship, and champion innovation across the built environment. The extraordinary individuals we honor tonight exemplify that mission through their talent, leadership, and unwavering dedication to impact.
Thank you for your generous support of the USC School of Architecture and for being part of this vibrant community. Your presence here helps ensure that the next generation of architects and designers is empowered to lead with creativity, resilience, and purpose.
With gratitude,
Ron Elazar President USC Architectural Guild Vice President Construction Operations, Morley Builders
64TH USC ARCHITECTURAL GUILD AWARDS
HONOREES
IMPACT AWARD
PEYTON HALL FAIA
DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS
LEADERSHIP AWARD
NADINE WATT MA ’94
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
BONNIE KHANG-KEATING ’92
DISTINGUISHED FIRM AWARD
AC MARTIN
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
THOM MAYNE ’69, FAIA
IMPACT AWARD PEYTON HALL FAIA
The IMPACT AWARD recognizes an individual whose work has made a lasting difference in the built environment and the communities it serves.
This year, we honor Peyton Hall, FAIA, a distinguished architect and preservation advocate whose dedication to historic architecture has enriched the cultural and civic fabric of Los Angeles and beyond.
Angels Flight 1901 Reconstruction 1996 by Tetra Design Architects
Apassionate steward of architectural heritage, Peyton Hall has dedicated his career to preserving and revitalizing historic buildings, ensuring that the past continues to serve future generations. His leadership has been instrumental in restoring and adapting some of Southern California’s most significant landmarks, blending history with contemporary needs to create relevant and meaningful spaces. His influence extends beyond individual projects, shaping the broader preservation field through leadership, advocacy, and education. Among his many honors, Peyton Hall received the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from the California Preservation Foundation for his enduring impact on historic architecture. He has led or served on the boards of numerous organizations, including Pasadena Heritage, World Heritage USA/the U.S. Committee of the International Council on
Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), and the Friends of the Rudolf M. Schindler House, where he currently chairs the Preservation Committee. Peyton has also played a key national role as Chair of the Advisors to the American Institute of Architects Historic Resources Committee, guiding preservation policies and initiatives nationwide.
Beyond his professional achievements, Peyton is a mentor, educator, and advocate who ensures that historic preservation remains a vital and evolving discipline. His work has strengthened policies, institutions, and awareness surrounding architectural heritage, ensuring that Los Angeles’ built history remains integral to its future.
Peyton currently serves on several committees dedicated to informing public and private policies regarding rebuilding after recent fires. He has also returned to the board of Pasadena Heritage.
Graumans Chinese Theatre 1927, Restored 2001, IMAX Adaptation 2013
Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, Beverly Hills Post Office 1933, Ralph C. Flewelling and Allison & Allison architect
IT IS THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME THAT BEING AN “ARCHITECT,” WORKING ON AND TEACHING ABOUT HERITAGE, HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON LOS ANGELES.
PEYTON HALL
Gamble House, Greene & Greene
Architects 1908, Historic Structure
Report 2000, Conservation Project 2007
Sunnylands, A Quincy Jones architect 1966, Fred Fisher and Partners adaptation, architect 2012
Herial Examiner Bldg, Julia Morgan architect 1914, Rehabilitation Gensler architect 2022
DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD NADINE WATT
The DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD recognizes someone who honors legacy while driving bold, innovative change. Nadine Watt embodies this spirit through her visionary leadership in real estate development, sustainability, and community impact.
Nadine Watt is CEO of Watt Capital Partners. Nadine brings over 25 years of real estate expertise and an entrepreneurial drive to her position, where she oversees day-to-day activities and strategic planning for all commercial investment activities including acquisitions, development, and asset management for the company’s 3.5 million-square-foot portfolio.
Previously, Nadine served as President of Watt Companies. In 2011, she led a strategic reorganization of the company that moved the firm beyond traditional property management and leasing to a focus on acquisitions and real estate development, as well as joint venture opportunities.
Throughout her 20-year tenure at Watt Companies, Nadine has touched all facets of the company’s operations, including the development of thousands of apartment units and numerous shopping centers. Nadine was also responsible for a widely
celebrated multi-million-dollar renovation program at Watt Plaza, a 920,000 square foot, Class-A office building in Century City. The building was certified Platinum LEED and was recognized by BOMA International with the Outstanding Building of the Year Award. Nadine received the Century City Citizen of the Year award in 2017 and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2018.
Nadine is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Southern California and is the immediate past President of the Board of Governors. She also serves as Vice-Chair of the Lusk Center for Real Estate, as well as on the USC Associates Board of Directors. She was the first woman to be named Chair of the Los Angeles Business Council, a position she held for 7 years and a Board Member of Visionary Women and Chair of the Governance Committee, as well as a member of the City of Hope Los Angeles Real Estate & Construction Industries Council.
Opposite: Nadine Watt and President Carol Folt at the 90th USC Alumni Awards
I COULDN’T BE MORE HONORED TO ACCEPT THE DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE USC SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE'S WATT HALL. IT IS WITH IMMENSE PRIDE THAT I REPRESENT AND CARRY FORWARD MY FAMILY’S NAME AND LEGACY. I DEDICATE THIS AWARD TO MY GRANDFATHER RAY WATT WHOSE VISION, VALUES, AND ENDURING SPIRIT CONTINUE TO INSPIRE ME EVERY DAY.
NADINE WATT
DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARD
Watt Plaza
Nadine Watt speaks at the Crystal Eagle Award's Gala
Watt Hall, University of Southern California School of Architecture
Photo credit: Nathaniel Riley
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD BONNIE KHANGKEATING ’92
This year we honor Bonnie Khang-Keating (B.Arch ’92) with the DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD. Given annually to alumni of the USC School of Architecture in recognition of outstanding achievement, this award recognizes 1) exemplary achievement in architecture and related fields, 2) outstanding level of service to the professional and/or academic community, 3) recognized leadership in working to create a more equitable and inclusive world.
Bonnie Khang-Keating’s dedication to architecture spans three decades of a career that began at the age of 15 as a high school intern at an architecture firm in Santa Monica. Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Pacific Palisades, Bonnie earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Southern California.
Her unique aptitude for business, coupled with her eye for design, supported her role as Office Director for SmithGroup Los Angeles and San Diego for many years, expanding the firm’s portfolio and staff in Southern California, and building an office culture that is entrepreneurial, diverse, and fun. Currently, Bonnie is the national Director of Strategic Relationships and Advisory Services at SmithGroup, serves as a Chairperson for SmithGroup’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee and is on the firm’s Board of Directors.
Bonnie is a recognized leader in the local design community—serving as a design commissioner for the City of Pasadena and a cultural heritage commissioner for the City of Los Angeles. As an advocate for women in design and construction, Bonnie has led the industry in integrated design, design-build, and business strategy. But among the myriad of her awards, speaking engagements, project nominations and business ventures— she puts design excellence first.
In addition to serving on the Board of Councilors of the USC School of Architecture, Bonnie currently serves on the Board of the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, and recently initiated the Keating Visiting Architect program at the Architecture Department of Barnard College, Columbia University.
Opposite: Meritz Headquarters, Seoul Korea
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
I AM DEEPLY HONORED AND HUMBLED TO BE NAMED A DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI OF THE USC SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE. USC WAS THE FOUNDATION WHERE MY PASSION FOR DESIGN BEGAN TO FLOURISH, AND IT HAS GUIDED ME THROUGHOUT MY JOURNEY AS A DESIGN LEADER IN LOS ANGELES. THIS RECOGNITION IS A REMINDER OF THE PRIVILEGE AND RESPONSIBILITY WE HOLD TO CREATE SPACES THAT INSPIRE AND SHAPE THE CULTURE OF OUR COMMUNITIES. MOST MEANINGFUL OF ALL HAVE BEEN THE RELATIONSHIPS I’VE FORMED ALONG THE WAY; WITH CLIENTS WHO TRUSTED THE VISION, COLLEAGUES WHO ELEVATED THE WORK, AND MENTORS WHOSE WISDOM CONTINUES TO GUIDE ME.
BONNIE KHANG-KEATING
University of Washington Surgery Center
USC Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute
Caltech_Chen Neuroscience Research Building
DISTINGUISHED FIRM AWARD AC MARTIN
The DISTINGUISHED FIRM AWARD is given to a firm whose leadership, innovation, and impact have shaped the architectural profession and the built environment. This year, we recognize AC Martin, a legacy firm whose work has been integral to defining the past, present, and future of Los Angeles.
Founded in 1906, AC Martin is one of California's oldest continuously operating, awardwinning architecture firms.
For nearly 120 years, AC Martin has played a pivotal role in shaping the skyline and civic identity of Los Angeles—from early landmarks like Los Angeles City Hall (1928) to contemporary icons such as the Wilshire Grand Center (2017), the tallest building west of the Mississippi. AC Martin continues to lead the way in civic, commercial, educational, multi-family residential, and mixeduse projects that define the region's evolving urban landscape.
Chairman of the Board Chris Martin, FAIA (B.Arch ’74) continues to champion and advocate AC Martin’s commitment to Los Angeles. Under the leadership of CEO Tom Hsieh, the firm's influence extends beyond architecture through partnerships with city leaders, institutions, and communities to create spaces that serve and inspire. AC Martin’s dedication to design and technical excellence, as well as progressive, sustainable practices, ensures that AC Martin remains at the forefront of the architecture industry.
Opposite: Wilshire Grand Center
Tallest Building West of the Mississippi River
Downtown Los Angeles, CA 2017
Office Headquarters Tenant Improvement at Wilshire Grand Center
Residential Tower, Downtown San Diego
Wilshire Grand Center
Lobby Interior
AC MARTIN’S LEGACY IS TETHERED DEEPLY TO BOTH LOS ANGELES AND USC. OUR WORK PUNCTUATES THE CITY’S SKYLINE LIKE A CHRONOLOGY OF LA’S GROWTH FROM ITS FIRST CIVIC BUILDINGS TO ITS RECENT TOWERS. WE TAKE IMMENSE PRIDE IN OUR CITY AND REFLECT ITS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.
USC HAS CULTIVATED GENERATIONS OF OUR FIRM’S ARCHITECTS AND LEADERS, AND WE ARE DEEPLY HONORED TO RECEIVE THE DISTINGUISHED FIRM AWARD. TO BE RECOGNIZED BY AN INSTITUTION WITH AS DEEP OF ROOTS IN LA, WHICH HAS PRODUCED SUCH TALENT AND INFLUENCE ACROSS THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, IS PARTICULARLY HUMBLING. WE ACCEPT THIS WITH IMMENSE GRATITUDE.
TOM HSIEH, CEO, AC MARTIN
West Edge Mixed Use West Los Angeles, CA
New Natural Resources Headquarters Sacramento, CA
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD THOM MAYNE ’68
The LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is given in recognition of over three decades of unparalleled contributions to the field of design and architecture, community building, and environmental sustainability—locally and globally, leaving an indelible mark on architectural practice.
Crawford Residence
Montecito, CA, 1990
ARCHITECTURE IS A MODE OF INQUIRY –AN ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SYSTEMS, CONTRADICTIONS, AND THE UNPREDICTABILITY OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR. IT CONSTRUCTS FRAMEWORKS, NOT CONCLUSIONS, AND CREATES THE CONDITIONS FOR CHANCE TO BECOME FORM. USC ARCHITECTURE HAS LONG ADVANCED THIS CRITICAL PROJECT, AND I’M HONORED TO CONTRIBUTE TO ITS LEGACY OF INNOVATION AND RESISTANCE.
Diamond Ranch High School
Montecito, CA, 1990
THOM MAYNE
Thom Mayne (B.Arch ’69) is a Pritzker Prize-winning architect and the founder of Morphosis, an internationally acclaimed design practice known for its groundbreaking and sustainable work across cultural, civic, and academic institutions.
A visionary leader in architecture and education, Thom has shaped the profession through his design excellence, research-driven practice, and commitment to the next generation of architects. He was instrumental in founding the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) and has held prestigious academic positions at Columbia, Yale, Harvard GSD, the Berlage Institute, the Bartlett School of Architecture, and numerous other institutions worldwide.
Thom’s contributions have been recognized with some of the highest honors in the field, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize (2005),
the AIA Gold Medal (2013), and an appointment to the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities under President Barack Obama. Under his leadership, Morphosis has received 29 Progressive Architecture Awards, over 120 AIA awards, and numerous other accolades.
Founded in 1972, Morphosis is a globally recognized interdisciplinary firm driven by rigorous research, innovation, and a collaborative design ethos. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, Dubai, Seoul, and Shanghai, the firm continues to push the boundaries of architecture and remains at the forefront of shaping the built environment in response to the evolving cultural, technological, and social landscape.
Thom Mayne’s enduring influence on architecture and education exemplifies the essence of lifetime achievement.
Caltrans District 7 Headquarters Los Angeles, CA, 2005
Kolon One & Only Tower Seoul, South Korea, 2018
ABOUT USC ARCHITECTURE
USC Architecture shapes visionary architects and designers through a rigorous, interdisciplinary education. For more than 100 years, USC Architecture faculty and graduates have pushed beyond the traditional boundaries of the field to pioneer many paradigm shifting new practices of architecture. Deeply rooted in the City of Los Angeles and also intensely connected to global concerns, USC architects and scholars work shoulder to shoulder with our surrounding communities to develop, empower, and leverage local insight that enables them to become intelligent and intrepid practitioners and forge creative solutions.
The school’s legacy is defined by the value its faculty and graduates contribute to the future of the profession—and to our world. We synthesize learnings from research, the classroom, and the field to create a holistic and informed view on the discipline. We believe that great architecture, landscapes, and cities find their most powerful expression through their impact on the persons who inhabit them and experience them, now and into the future.
Founded in 1958, the USC Architectural Guild provides guidance and insight into real-world experiences for students beyond the classroom. The Guild encourages its alumni and non-alumni members and peers—leaders in architecture, design, construction, engineering, finance, and real estate development—to give back and lead the way in career development and mentorship, scholarship and global fellowship support, and technology and material resources. Through knowledge, networking, and real-world experience, the Architectural Guild enriches and amplifies the USC education, inspiring architectural students to find purpose, meaning, and fulfillment in their pursuits.
Annually, the Guild raises significant funds for student scholarship and provides professional development through activities such as the mentorship program, the Design Charrette, and Career Week. The latter offers professional development workshops and culminates in a Firm Fair, where students network and explore opportunities for internships and jobs with top local and national firms.
ABOUT THE USC ARCHITECTURAL GUILD
2024-25 ARCHITECTURAL GUILD BOARD ROSTER
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT
Ron Elazar
Morley Builders
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Bee Rarewala ’00
AC Martin
SECRETARY
Mark Motonaga ’91
RIOS
EX-OFFICIO
Dan Stafford ’89
Project Management Advisors, Inc.
BOARD MEMBERS
FOUR-YEAR MEMBERS
Ben Rogowski ’12
John A. Martin & Assoc.
THREE-YEAR MEMBERS
Adaeze Cadet HOK
Eric Halm CDG Builders
TWO-YEAR MEMBERS
Josh Foster ’19
JAF
Kelly Olson
Clark Construction
John Passanante Syska Hennessy
Erick Prins ’11
Erik Prins Designs
Danielle Martin Spicer AC Martin
ONE-YEAR MEMBERS
Tanner Clapham
CO Architects
Victoria Dam M.Arch ’21, MBS ’22
Gensler
Rafi Halajian ’12, MS ’13
IDS Real Estate Group
Patti Harburg-Petrich Swinerton
Mott MacDonald
Monica Rodriguez ’98
House & Robertson
REPRESENTATIVES
Parent Representative
Sharon Pak P’28
Microsoft
Faculty Representative
Lauren Dandridge
Alvin Huang ’98
Graduate Student
Representative Tannya Lokwani
Undergraduate Student
Representative
Asia Gaines
GUILD PAST PRESIDENTS
2023–24
Dan Stafford
2022–23
Jenna Knudsen
2021–22
Amy Pokawatana
2020–21
Gary Brennen
2019–20
Leslie Young, AIA
2017–18
Stephen C. Luchetta
2016–17
Michael Marquez, AIA
2015–16
Daun St. Amand, AIA
2014–15
Martha L. Ball, AIA
2013–14
Reza Safavi, AIA
2012–13
Jon S. Mills, AIA
2011–12
Mark R. Nay, AIA
2010–11
Walter Cousineau
2009–10
Cory M. Ticktin, AIA
2008–09
Robert L. Newsom, FAIA
2007–08
Bob Murrin, FAIA
2006–07
David W. Cocke, SE
2005–06
Thomas Wulf
2004–05
G. Michael Gehring, FAIA
2003–04
John R. Conaty
2002–03
Michael White, AIA
2001–02
R. Doss Mabe, FAIA
2000–01
Richard C. Baptie
1999–00
Martha Welborne, FAIA
1998–99
Grant Kirkpatrick, AIA
1997–98
Charles Muttillo
1996–97
Sharlene Silverman Lyon
1995–96
Douglas Gardner, AIA
1994–95
Christopher Durkee
1993–94
Patricia Ford
1992–93
C. Terry Dooley
1991–92
Michael O’Sullivan
1990–91
Virginia Tanzmann, FAIA
1989–90
Gary McCormick
1988–89
Arthur Golding, FAIA
1987–88
Michael Sanchez
1986–87
Lance Bird, FAIA
1985–86
Ronald Altoon, FAIA
1984–85
David Travers
1983–84
George Hayakawa
1982–83
Howard C. Smith
1981–82
Harlan H. Pedersen, AIA
1980–81
Robert Allen Reed, AIA
1979–80
Emmet L. Wemple, FASLA
1978–79
Thomas B. Moon, FAIA
1977–78
John R. Campbell, AIA
1976–77
Harry B. Wilson
1975–76
Robert D. Bolling, FAIA
1974–75
Dorian Hunter, AIA
1973–74
Tom Sutton
1972–73
Richard Dorman, AIA
1971–72
Gin D. Wong, FAIA
1970–71
Charles Fry
1969–70
Robert Faxon
1968–69
Stephen Stepanian
1967–68
Herman O. Ruhnau
1966–67
Lee B. Kline, FAIA
1965–66
Robert D. Field, AIA
1964–65
Henry Silvestri
1963–64
Clinton Ternstrom
1962–63
Rowland Crawford
1961–62
Frank Gruys
1960–61
Whiting Thompson
GUILD AWARD PAST HONOREES
2023
Issa Rae
Michael Hackman
Reza Safavi ’84
Behnaz Farahi ’13
Jim House ’81, FAIA
Mark Rios ’78, FAIA, FASLA
2021
Jaime L. Lee ’06, JD ’09
Grant C. Kirkpatrick ’86, FAIA
Katharine “Kim” Hill
Coleman
*posthumously
Fonna Forman & Teddy Cruz
2020
Arthur Danielian ’63, FAIA
Maria Warner Wong ’87 & Wong Chiu Man ’88
Wayne Ratkovich
Zena Howard, FAIA
2019
Corinne Verdery
Gin Wong
Victor MacFarlane
2018
Mark Lee
Kat Taylor
2017
Paul Revere Williams, FAIA
2016
William Krisel
2015
Kelly Sutherlin McLeod, AIA
2013
Martin B. Gelber, FAIA
2012
Gerard Furbershaw
2011
James R. Bonar-Martin, FAIA
2010
Philip Enquist
2009
Mark W. Rios, FAIA
2008
Boris Dramov, FAIA
2007
Victor A. Regnier, FAIA
2006
Christopher C. Martin, FAIA
David C. Martin, FAIA
Randell L. Makinson
Anthony A. Marnell II, AIA
Chester A. Widom, FAIA 1998
Thom Mayne, FAIA
Henry Bumstead 2003
Bernard Zimmerman
2002
Marvin Taff, FAIA
2001
Edward R. Niles, FAIA
Edward A. Killingsworth, FAIA
2000
Ronald A. Altoon, FAIA
1999
Pierre Koenig
Conrad Buff, III, FAIA
Donald C. Hensman
Calvin C. Straub, FAIA
1996
William E. Blurock, FAIA
1995
Arthur F. O’Leary, FAIA
Toshikazu Terasawa, FAIA
1994
Robert Kennard, FAIA
1993
Albert C. Martin
1992
Carl Maston, FAIA
1991
Emmet L. Wemple
1990
Frank O. Gehry, FAIA
1989
Raphael Soriano
1988
Jon A. Jerde
BOARD OF COUNCILORS 2024-2025
CO-CHAIRS
Edward (Ned) D. Fox ’70
Chairman & CEO
Vantage Property Investors, LLC
Manhattan Beach, California
BOARD MEMBERS
Adele L. Chang, AIA
Architect - President
LCRA, Inc.
Pasadena, California
Keith Donovan ’99
Senior Director, Global Design & Construction
Netflix
Los Angeles, California
Ron Elazar
Vice President, Construction
Operations, Morley Builders
USC ARCH Guild EX-Officio
Frederick Fisher, AIA, FAAR
Principal
Frederick Fisher and Partners
Architects
Los Angeles, California
Grant C. Kirkpatrick ’86, FAIA
Founding Partner
KAA Design
Los Angeles, California
Patricia (Patty) Tung Gaw
Managing Partner
Fera International Corp.
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Culver City, California
James (Jim) House ’81, FAIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Co-Founder and CEO
House & Robertson Architects
Culver City, California
Thomas Kamei
Portfolio Manager
Counterpoint Global
Morgan Stanley
Investment Management
New York, NY
Bonnie Khang-Keating ’92
Office Director | Vice President
SmithGroup
Los Angeles, California
Randall Koenig ’76
Founding Partner
Koenig Law Firm PC Irvine, California
John Labib, S.E.
Principal
Labib Funk + Associates
El Segundo, California
Bryant Lu, FHKIA, RA(HK),
RIBA, AIAHK, BEAM PRO, HKIUD
Vice Chairman
Ronald Lu & Partners (RLP ASIA)
Founder & Chairman
Behave
Kowloon, Hong Kong
David C. Martin ’66, FAIA
CEO & Chairman
MADWORKSHOP
Santa Monica, California
Steven F. Matt
Co-Founder and Chairman
MATT Construction Corp.
Manhattan Beach, California
Kelly Sutherlin McLeod ’82, ’83
President
Kelly Sutherlin McLeod Architecture
Long Beach, California
Mauricio Oberfeld ’94
Founding Partner
Dugally Oberfeld, Inc.
D-O Capital Partners
Los Angeles, California
Robert (Bob) Tiscareno ’86, AIA
Founder
Tiscareno Associates
Seattle, Washington
Ernesto M. Vasquez, FAIA
Partner and CEO
SVA Architects
Santa Ana, California
George (Trace) F. Wilson III ’93, AIA, AICP
Principal Materia
La Jolla, California
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PREMIER SPONSOR
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HOK
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TROJAN SPONSORS
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Clayco, Inc.
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CO ARCHITECTS
HKS, Inc.
Clark Construction
Syska Hennessy Group
The Keating Family
Howard Building Corporation
IMEG Corp
Interior Services
Kimley-Horn
KPFF
Morphosis Architects
MATT Construction Corporation
PCL Construction
Perkins Eastman
Project Management Advisors, Inc.
Psomas
Snyder Langston
Tiferet Finishes / Lincoln
Hall Acoustics
Turner Construction Company
Watt Plaza
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KAA Design Group
Labib Funk + Associates
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Morley Builders
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Thornton Tomasetti
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Arup is proud to support the USC Architectural Guild. We guide, plan, and design the future of the built environment. Arup is a global consultancy with advisory, engineering, and technical expertise. We collaborate with our clients and educational institutions to drive innovation and inspire future generations.
Congratulations to the 2025 honorees. We’re a proud supporter of the USC School of Architecture and honored to accept the Distinguished Firm Award.
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Best wishes for your 64th Annual USC Architectural Guild Dinner!
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THE USC ANNUAL ARCHITECTURAL GUILD AWARDS
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Our family proudly congratulates Bonnie Khang-Keating—our mother, sister, daughter, and my wife—on this welldeserved honor, which reflects the spirit and character that have defined her both as a person and as a leader in the field of architecture. Much of this foundation was shaped during her time at the USC School of Architecture.
With deep love and admiration, Richard Keating and Family
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE USC ARCHITECTURAL GUILD 2025 HONOREES
Congratulations to the
USC Architectural Guild and all of tonight’s honorees.
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We congratulate our friend and colleague, Bonnie Khang-Keating on her Distinguished Alumni Award!
