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ISSUE 10.02 IMAGERY A VISUAL JOURNAL 2012 YOUNG ARCHITECTS AWARD AIA MID-ATLANTIC REGION

YOUNG ARCHITECTS FORUM

CONNECTION MARCH 2012

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CELEBRATING

20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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CONTENT 04YAFNEWS News YAF programs at AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference and AIA National Convention

GRASSROOTS + CONVENTION YAF PROGRAMS

Deepika Padam, AIA talks of the increasing distance of emerging architects from prose

09 FEATURE

2012 AIA Institute Honors for Young Architects

12 LEADERSHIP Architecture to Army to Architecture Major Gregory Taylor, AIA shares his story of serving in the US Army and getting his architecture license

14A Visual IMAGERY Journal Adam Mead, RA Aaron Pilat, RA Amaya Labrador Amy Baker, RA Christopher Costanza, AIA Christina Crespo, Associate AIA Daniel Ebuehi, Associate AIA Daniel Toole, Associate AIA David Ways, AIA Eric Beron, AIA Ernie Knoche, AIA Jeff Suzda Joshua Brueggeman, AIA Julie Babin, AIA Kate Joyce Keith Johnson Kimberly Gerber Merlin Maley, AIA Michael Johanning, AIA Rebekah Negrete Rhet Fiskness, AIA Sean Stadler, AIA

06 EDITOR'S NOTE Imagery

FEATURING ATLANTIC

MIDREGION

73 EVENT National Convention Preview 74 EVENT

Jon Penndorf, AIA shares the plans for 2012 AIA national convention at Washinton, DC

Architecture Uncensored Phil Wessell, AIA talks of the lecture series organized by AIA|DC Emerging Architects committee

76 MENTORSHIP

Experiments with Mentorship Models Ann Dorough talks of AIA Potomac Valley's mentorship programs

75 LEADERSHIP 2011 AIA|DC Emerging Architect Award Phil Wessell, AIA shares the story of his architecture journey from childhood to winning the award

77 MENTORSHIP Inspire. Connect. Evolve. (I.C.E.) Marlan Ky, Associate AIA gives details of AIA|DC's mentorship program

On the Cover Background Image by Sean Stadler, AIA. Manipulated by Deepika Padam, AIA Map Showing Locations of Article Contibutors for this Issue. US Map Source: www.cardhouse.com

Disclaimer: This publication is created by Young Architect members of the American Institute of Architects. Views expressed in this publication are solely those of the authors.

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YAF CONNECTION 10.02 News STAY CONNECTED

YAF 20 SUMMIT

YAF at AIA

This blog provides YAF-related news in real time. Get involved in the discussion! www.blog.aia.org/yaf

At the AIA Grassroots Conference of 2012, YAF will host the YAF 20 Summit to commemorate the 20 year anniversary and to set the goals for the upcoming years. The participants will include invited COF and AIA members, Young Architect Regional Directors, and YAF Advisory Committee (AdCom). Complete the survey leading up to the summit and you might win a trip to join the Summit in Washington DC! See details on page 20.

YAF KnowledgeNet

Brief Summary

A knowledge resource for awards, announcements, podcasts, blogs, and valuable articles. The archives of YAF Connection and the Young Architect Award winners' entries... This resource has it all! www.network.aia.org/AIA/YoungArchitectsForum

This year the Young Architects Forum celebrates 20-years of serving Emerging Professionals at the development stages of their careers. In recognition of this milestone, leaders from all levels of the Architectural profession will gather for the YAF20 Summit to examine issues effecting young Architects today. Join us at Grassroots Conference for an interactive presentation detailing the outcomes identified during the YAF20 Summit. Nurturing Emerging Professionals is key to the long term future of the profession. Learn strategies for communicating and engaging Emerging Professionals in your component.

YAF's Home webpage. www.aia.org/yaf

AIA Archiblog

2012 AIA GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON DC- YAF PROGRAM

2012 AIA NATIONAL CONVENTION, WASHINGTON DC - YAF PROGRAMS

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS FORUM: LESSONS FROM THE YAF 20 SUMMIT Friday, March 9, 2012, 1:45 - 3:15 pm

DURING THEIR FIRST DECADE OF SUCCESS - YOUNG ARCHITECTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR FIRMS, OUR COMMUNITIES, AND OUR PROFESSION Thursday, May 17, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Program Concept

Architect’s Knowledge Resource The Architect's Knowledge Resource connects AIA members and others to the most current information on architecture, including research, best practices, product reviews, ratings, image banks, trends, and more. It's your place to find solutions, share your expertise, and connnect with colleagues. www.aia.org/akr

Join us for an interactive presentation detailing the outcomes identified during the YAF20 Summit. We will outline the top issues affecting young Architects and other key outcomes from the Summit. The dialog will continue with an interactive discussion between a moderator, presenters, and the audience.

Presenters Matt Dumich, AIA Deepika Padam, AIA Jason Pierce, AIA Jennifer Workman, AIA

Program Summary The Young Architect Award recognizes leadership in Architects who have been licensed fewer than 10 years. This program will be a presentation and panel discussion featuring the recipients of the 2012 Young Architects Award. These young Architects have been recognized for their significant contributions in design, community and civic leadership, professional involvement, and in education.

Join us for a discussion with this year’s recipients about their careers and their work and discover how you can begin to shape your own career path through mentoring, leadership, and fellowship activities.

Learning Objectives YAF on LinkedIn Stay connected with the YAF leadership and all the young architects you meet at the convention, and get involved in group discussions. www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=2066423

YAF on Twitter Follow YAF on Twitter @AIAYAF

YAF on Facebook

1. Identify the importance of support for Emerging Professionals and how local components have developed programs to provide this support.

2. Learn about successful programs being implemented around the country to strengthen and support Emerging Professionals as they establish themselves in their careers.

3. Compare and contrast how Emerging Professionals view the challenges for the future.

4. Discover how to communicate and engage with Emerging Professionals in your component.

THEMES FOR 2012 YAF CONNECTION Issue 10.01 Issue 10.02 Issue 10.03 Issue 10.04 Issue 10.05 Issue 10.06

January March May July September November

Scale in Architecture Imagery Design and Expression Neighborhood Architecture Travel Green Building

Full Program Abstract Don’t let them be out of the loop any longer. It’s easy for AIA members to sign up. Update your AIA member profile and add the Young Architects Forum under “Your Knowledge Communities.”

Go to www.aia.org and sign in.

Click on “For Members” link next to the AIA logo on top.

Click on “Edit your personal information” on the left side under AIA members tab.

Click “Your knowledge communities” under Your Account on the left Add YAF.

CALL FOR ARTICLES Would you like to submit articles for inclusion in an upcoming issue?

Contact the editor at deepika@belarquitexture.com.

Program Concept This program will be an informal ‘Fireside Chat’ presentation with three architect/leaders sharing stories about their path to becoming recognized leaders in the profession and in their communities.

Abstract

Become a Fan of AIA Young Architects Forum on Facebook.

Know Someone Who’s Not Getting The YAF Connection?

LEADERSHIP FORUM: PROFILES OF ARCHITECT LEADERS IN THE PROFESSION AND OUR COMMUNITIES Friday, May 18, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

“Young Architects” are defined as those licensed ten years or less. This demographic consists of more than 40% of all licensed, AIA members. This year the YAF celebrates its 20th anniversary.

In recognition of this milestone, the YAF Advisory Committee has organized the YAF 20 Summit, a Grassroots preconference session, to bring together leaders from all levels of the Architectural profession to reflect, learn and celebrate from 20 years of achievements of the YAF. The Summit will serve as a forum for attendees to engage in a dialogue about issues facing young Architects and the future of the profession. Some of the top issues include: mentoring, leadership, career advancement, work/life balance, public awareness and relevance of licensed Architects, collaboration and integrated practice, and the long term effects of the poor economy.

Our proposed Grassroots session will feature select YAF leaders who participated in the YAF 20 Summit. We will outline the top issues affecting young Architects and other key outcomes from the Summit. The presenters will then discuss best practices for support of young Architects and other Emerging Professionals.

We will also provide examples of programming and strategies for communicating and engaging Emerging Professionals at the local components. The dialog will continue with an interactive discussion between a moderator, presenters, and the audience.

2011 AIA YOUNG ARCHITECTS AWARD BOOK AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE YAF has published a book as a compilation of the work and achievements of this year's AIA Young Architects Award winners. To order your copy, visit lulu.com and search "AIA 2011 Young Architects Award", or go to this link: www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/aia-2011-young-architects-award/10503669

"Leadership skills are critical for architects in their professional and civic life. This program will consist of three leadership case study presentations followed by a moderated panel discussion. The panelists represent a diverse cross section of professional, civic/community, and academic leaders from around the country. Each will discuss their experiences and how leadership has shaped their successful careers.

These discussions will stress the importance of cultivating leadership skills and the value of mentoring future leaders.

Attendees of all ages and experience levels will learn how to develop leadership skills, identify leadership opportunities and build confidence to begin taking on leadership roles.

This program is being developed in collaboration between the Young Architects Forum and the AIA Center for Civic Leadership."

Presenters Doug Steidl, FAIA John Pederson, AIA Rep. Cheri Gerou, FAIA Matthew Dumich, AIA (moderator) 05

YAF CONNECTION 10.02 Editor's Note IMAGERY

By Deepika Padam, AIA Deepika Padam, AIA, LEED AP bd+c is the Communications Advisor for the National AIA Young Architects Forum. Brought up in India and a graduate of University of Michigan, she is a Senior Designer and Project Manager with Heller Manus Architects based in San Francisco, California.

I WOULDN’T BEGIN by stating the obvious that architects are

of the pieces to your taste included in this issue. I am curious to learn

visual people. Duh! It comes as no surprise that when the call for

the results of the experiment – would you rather see more visual

submissions went out for submitting imagery for inclusion in this

journals? The articles included in this bi-monthly publication are

issue of YAF Connection, the response was jaw-dropping. I received

meant to benefit the young architects. Do you find them beneficial?

numerous images from all over the country. Included on the

Do you read them? Talk to me.

following pages are some of the unique pieces I received. Although

We started a discussion in the previous issue of YAF Connection

I received more photographs than artwork, the point is made.

of January 2012 about Un-Competition being held at Chicago. In the

Architects love to travel, and have a creative outlook to wherever

following issue of June 2012, we will be revealing the results of it

they go or whatever they do. They like to photograph and draw lot

along the winning entries for a few other design competitions. The

more than write or read. Generally speaking, of course.

reason I bring it up is because Marc Teer brought up a very important

Although this issue is longer than usual, there are fewer

question about the value of design competitions. If you didn’t see the

written words. This is in a way an experiment in response to some

story, I’d encourage you to go back to read it. All our older editions

of the reader comments I’ve received in the recent past. The up and

are saved here: http://network.aia.org/YoungArchitectsForum/Home/

coming generation of architects is getting so visual, that reading

CONNECTIONArchives. Design competitions are in a way related to

140 characters is a stretch. When I am sitting on Twitter, unless my

the concept of imagery. An integral part of design is the expression

eye catches a keyword, I don’t bother to read 140 characters. I am

of it. Some do it through sketches, while increasingly it has become a

sure you can relate to it. There is too much to read already and no

software based platform. If you missed the discussion, check out the

time to read it all! The blogging world is getting further away from

article about "Is Drawing Dead" published in Architectural Record:

prose everyday. It is so far from the blogs of the yesteryears that

http://archrecord.construction.com/news/2012/02/Yale-Symposium-

some of the images bloggers post don’t have any associated title or

Explores-Drawing.asp.

a tag cloud. The image stands by itself. Are we headed in the right direction?

Whether we are expressing ourselves with the images of our travels or renderings of our design interventions, expression

They say designers think in two dimensions, while an architect

is personal, unique, and instructive. Enjoy this issue with visual

thinks in three dimensions. Let us not get into the fourth or fifth

expressions of our contributors and check out the next issue with

dimension discussion! Does it really matter? At the end of the day,

design expressions through competitions. Don’t forget to share your

we are looking for a respite from our daily routines. When I read the

expressions with us.

leadership profile of the AIA|DC Emerging Architect Award winner in this issue, I related to it in a way... I ended up in architecture while I was on track to become a doctor. Architecture just seemed so much easier than my medical studies. At the time. I’ve always enjoyed drawing, but architecture allowed me to do it for a living.

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YAF CONNECTION 10.02 Feature 2012 AIA INSTITUTE HONORS FOR YOUNG ARCHITECTS The Young Architects Award is given to individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession in an early stage of their architectural career. This year 13 young architects received this honor.

TIMOTHY C. BICKNELL, AIA

BRIAN CAVANAUGH, AIA

AECOM

ARCHITECTURE BUILDING CULTURE LLC

Timothy Bicknell is an award winning architect whose incredible

Over Brian Cavanaugh’s 16 year career, he has demonstrated a

dedication to both community and craft has truly distinguished his

unique commitment to the practice of architecture and playing a

career.

critical leadership role in his community.

JAMES M. EVANS, AIA

SHARI G. GRANT, AIA

COLLABORATIVE DESIGNWORKS

ARCHITECTURAL PRESENCE

In a relatively short time, Jim has joined an elite group of Texas

Shari’s nontraditional career as architect, engineer and artist is

architects who demonstrate nationally recognized design excellence

focused on developing simple, functional, and yet beautiful designs

with a fundamental commitment to environmental stewardship.

using a personal approach and hand sketches.

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MICHAEL HALFLANTS, AIA

MICHAEL J. HANRAHAN, AIA

ADAM PALMER, AIA

HALFLANTS + PICHETTE

CLARKE CATON HINTZ

SCHMIDT ASSOCIATES, INC.

Michael Halflants is a principal of Halflants + Pichette Architects in

Michael J. Hanrahan, AIA has been a key member of Clarke Caton

Adam Palmer, AIA, is a passionate servant leader, guiding young

Sarasota and a tenured professor at the University of South Florida.

Hintz for over fifteen years.

people and building connections through his Young Architects Forum service. He has distinguished himself as an energetic liaison,

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inspiring young people to stay connected.

KATIE M. HARMS, AIA

THOMAS JACOBS, AIA

JONATHAN PENNDORF, AIA

BRAD TOMECEK, AIA

OPN ARCHITECTS

KRUECK + SEXTON ARCHITECTS

PERKINS + WILL

STUDIO H:T

Dedication, passion, and thoughtful creativity are words that

Thomas Jacobs has been contributing to our built environment

Jon has consistently and enthusiastically contributed to improving

Brad Tomecek, AIA believes that community Involvement, Education

describe Katie M. Harms, AIA. Katie’s dedication is evident in many

throughout his 16 year career in ways that define leadership for our

the practice of architecture for young architects in Washington DC

& Outreach are integral with his passion for work.

of the professional positions she has held both in the AIA and the

next generation of Architects. He has been an integral part in the

and beyond. He founded the Emerging Architects Committee of the

community at large.

creation of some of the best buildings in Chicago and beyond.

Chapter, a highly successful outreach program for young members.

2012 AIA YOUNG ARCHITECTS AWARD JURY HAO KO, AIA

STUART MAGRUDER, AIA

2011 Chancellor:

Secretary:

GENSLER

STUDIO NOVA A ARCHITECTS, INC.

Chester A. Widom, FAIA

Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA, FACHA

Hao Ko brings his considerable talents to his role as Design Director

Stuart's aesthetic tends toward California minimalism. Simplicity is

Los Angeles, CA

HKS, Inc.

for Gensler’s San Francisco Architecture studio. His portfolio includes

favored over complexity; an understated detail is preferred over a

diverse architecture and master planning work for corporate,

flashy one.

academic and institutional clients in the US and Asia.

Dallas, TX

2011 Vice Chancellor:

2012 Incoming Bursar:

Norman L. Koonce, FAIA

Albert W. Rubeling, FAIA

McLean, VA

Rubeling & Associates, Inc. Towson, MD

2011 Bursar: William J. Stanley, FAIA Stanley Love-Stanley, PC Atlanta, GA

This announcement was previously published by the American Institute of Architects. For more information on the award and the award recipients, visit www.aia.org/practicing/awards/2012/young-architects 11

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St. Vitus's Cathedral at Prague Castle

Leadership ARCHITECTURE TO ARMY TO ARCHITECTURE

By Major Gregory J. Taylor, AIA Major Gregory J. Taylor, AIA became a licensed architect in Texas following experience working in architecture and serving in the U.S. military.

I ATTENDED TEXAS A&M University in the mid ‘80s and

exercise called Bright Star. These buildings are simply designed with

received my Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from the

no ornamentation or exterior veneer treatments like the ones in the

college. I was also a member of Texas A&M’s Corps of Cadets and

U.S. We refer to these structures as being ‘field expedient’ or quickly

upon graduation was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.

constructed for the units who will use them.

S. Army Reserves in the Corps of Engineers. I held civilian jobs as an

Did the experience of pursuing your license through many

intern with several architecture firms in the Dallas area over a period

years of civilian and military work impact your perspective on the

of almost 20 years before getting licensed. This experience included

value of an architecture license?

retail, educational, institutional, federal and religious architecture

I decided to enroll in the IDP program in 1993 at the urging of

while working in the Intern Development Program. Also, I have held

an architect I was working with at a retail firm in Dallas and received

numerous positions throughout the Army Reserves as a Platoon

my license in April 2010. I do see the value in becoming an architect

Leader, Executive Officer, Company Commander, Staff Officer and

especially in the title and the perception that you have taken your

Executive Officer of an Engineer Facilities Detachment which I

career to the next level of professionalism. I know that the licensing

currently have. After two deployments to Afghanistan in 2005 and

process is not for everyone. It is a personal decision. My advice to

then in 2010, I am now a Major and a veteran. I recently was selected

those that never get licensed and work their whole careers in the

for Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves.

profession is to really evaluate what they want to be in later in

Did your time in the military provide opportunities related to architecture?

Yes, it most definitely helped to broaden my overall experience in how buildings and the built environment are constructed and

their careers. My belief is that after licensure you can move faster into project management and even upper level management and eventually start your own practice.

What are you working on currently?

the different styles of architecture throughout Europe and the U.S.

I am actually currently in between positions and actively

I have traveled to many areas of the world as part of my military

looking for a great career opportunity with an established A&E

training and deployment. Most recently I traveled to Europe – Rome,

firm. I am also pursuing enrollment in a M.A. in Sustainability and

Prague, and Dusseldorf for my R&R break during my last deployment

Development in a nearby private university and I have completed

in 2010. I spent about four days in each city and was able to take in

about 3 years of CEU courses in architectural related coursework

many of the major sites and take a lot of photographs. Also, while

while deployed and back at home. Also, I completed a course in BIM

deployed to Afghanistan my team supervised and helped construct

software that was offered as part of my severance package from the

a fire station on a coalition base in Afghanistan.

last firm I worked at.

How would you describe the design and construction process for projects located in a war zone?

How has your experience in architecture and the military shaped your outlook?

The projects in war zones are vastly different from projects

I am fortunate to have been able to serve in the military for

of the same type in the U.S. The projects are built within a

going on 22 years and also have a civilian career as an architect.

shorter period of time and are constructed with materials that

The background and experience which I have gained in both areas

are readily accessible in that region. For example, in Egypt I was

have complemented one another and have made me a better

Construction Officer of a shower-latrine building near Alexandria

professional. I have received the most satisfaction from the people

which was built of CMU block and was used as a staging area for

I have worked with side by side in the architecture industry and also

armor forces to take showers while participating in a large military

in the military.

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ADAM MEAD, RA Adam Mead is an architect, photographer, writer who lives and works in New York City. All of his imagery was wholly created within the iPhone and various associated applications. Several of his images have been featured on www.pixelexhibition.com and in the site's bi-annual publication Pixels, which is dedicated to iPhone Photography.

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most memorable and favorite drawings have been the ones that capture the overall experience, not just the architecture. This sketch documents one of the best meals I have ever experienced.

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CRISTINA CRESPO, ASSOC. AIA Cristina Crespo is an Intermediate Architect with 5 years of experience in the design field. While acquiring her professional BArch in Puerto Rico she had the opportunity of getting involved in various AIAS competitions, for which she won an honor award, and getting featured

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in both local and national publications. She decided to make the move to Washington DC on 2008 to join Gensler. Since then, she has been actively involved in public outreach programs and local-community activities, such as mentoring for the NBM, Architecture in the Schools, CAN-struction, WE*care and Habitat for Humanity. Cristina developed a strong interest in sustainability while working in Gensler and decided to pursue graduate studies in this field. She received a MSc Degree in Sustainable Environmental Design from the Architectural Association in London in 2010 and returned to Gensler to collaborate with an emerging sustainability studio that the firm had just launched. She continues to serve as a leader in her studio, firm and local community. Cristina enjoys travelling, photography, painting and anything that stimulates her creativity. Her artwork is pure reflection of her personal background, architectural interests and passion for life.

Pictured: Madrid Mosaic

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DANIEL TOOLE, ASSOCIATE AIA Daniel Toole, Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C is a designer with Perkins + Will who enjoys research through travel and investigation - recently studying alleyway urbanism throughout the U.S., Japan, and Australia.

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DAVID WAYS, AIA Cactus: University of Arkansas, School of Architecture Design Studio study using graphite on paper.

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ERIC BERON, AIA

Eric serves as a Principal and Office Leader for DLR Group,

T8: This dynamic steel sculpture by Mark di Suvero is located at the

a nationally recognized, full-service design firm with

John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines, IA.

offices nationwide. His professional experience centers on Educational Facility Design and project management,

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having provided design services for numerous school districts throughout Iowa. In addition to his architectural career, Eric also enjoys a passion for photography.

Pictured: NOMADE: The lattice-like sculpture by Jaume Plensa allows viewers to see through the sculpture and enjoy a new perspective of its environment. This piece is located at the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des Moines, IA.

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JEFF SUZDA Jeff is an American jazz saxophonist living and working in Paris, France. He has become fascinated with photography since moving to Europe in 2008 and began integrating photographs into his music recently to create multi-disciplinary works.

Pictured: Independent Venice (4th of July in Venice, Italy) - Jeff and his partner were walking and trying to get lost in Venice, Italy when they

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discovered a restaurant that still remains the BEST Italian food either of them has eaten. It was a very hot 4th of July, and a warm plate of possibly the world's best pasta followed by a cool glass of house wine that made the moment so special.

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JOSHUA BRUEGGEMAN, AIA Joshua Brueggeman graduated from Iowa State University in 2002. He is licensed in Minnesota and Iowa. He enjoys photography, art, and outdoor sports. Joshua and his wife take volunteer photography for the historic Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. They also like to photograph their

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family, friends, and pets whenever they get the chance. They consider photography and art a great way to share their view of life with the world.

Everyone can experience something different in a picture.

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JULIE BABIN, AIA Julie is a Project Manager at studioWTA l Wayne Troyer Architects, a collaborative design firm in New Orleans. Julie graduated from Tulane University as the recipient of the John William Lawrence Memorial Medal for Design Excellence. In 2010 Julie and her colleague, Ross Karsen, were awarded first place by the Louisiana Chapter of the USGBC Natural Talent Design Competition for their affordable and sustainable housing submission â&#x20AC;&#x153;Extending Roots".

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Pictured: Left top to bottom - Barcelona Pavilion, Displaced. Right - Olympic Discipline

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KATE JOYCE Kate Joyce is from Santa Fe, NM, currently based in Chicago, IL. Her work is influenced by documentary processes, architecture, literature, the transformative presence of light and the goemetry of space. To view more work or to be in touch with Kate, visit www.kate-joyce.com.

Pictured: Left to right - Landscape Study / Rural Plains, I-29, South Dakota; Goose Island, Chicago; Landscape Study / Urban Lakeside, Chicago

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KEITH JOHNSON Three passions that Keith holds close to his heart are: architecture, travel, and photography. Throughout five rigorous years of his architectural education, he explored notions of concept and form, among others, giving him an eye for composition that he brings into his photographs. He continues to explore

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these ideas on a daily basis working in an architectural firm. Upon graduating, he backpacked across Europe discovering the cultures of eight different countries. He documented his entire trip through photographs, as he believes every image tells a story. This eyeâ&#x20AC;?opening trip was truly what has inspired him to explore photography. He considers photography as his escape from the daily grind of routine and regularity. It is his goal in life to travel to a new place each year documenting his experience through photographs that capture the attention of the public viewer. Visit www.kejphotos.com for more images.

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MICHAEL JOHANNING, AIA Michael Johanning is an Architect and amateur photographer in Portland, Maine. He is interested in images of the built environment showing nature's slow process of reclaiming itself.

Pictured: Willard Beach, South Portland, Maine

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YAF CONNECTION 10.02 Featuring

Event

AIA MID -ATL ANTIC REGION

NATIONAL PREVIEW

CONVENTION

By Jon Penndorf, AIA Jon Penndorf, AIA, LEED BD+C is a Project Manager and the Sustainability Leader at the DC office of Perkins+Will. He is the current President of AIA|DC, and the immediate past YAF Regional Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region.

FOR A FEW days this May, Washington, DC will be home to

Platinum certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. We

thousands of architects, designers, and allied professionals as our

have tours that allow you to experience the renaissance of some

city hosts the 2012 AIA National Convention. As the President of

of our vibrant neighborhoods, including Penn Quarter, Adams

AIA|DC (the Host Chapter), I would like to personally invite you to

Morgan, and Georgetown. Our Host Chapter Party will take over

spend a few days in our nation’s capital and experience all the city

the Newseum for an evening that promises great food, camaraderie,

has to offer as DC shows just how “Design Connects.”

entertainment, and wonderful views of the National Mall.

Washington, DC was designed in 1793 by Pierre L’Enfant using a simple orthogonal grid made slightly less simple by adding diagonal streets and traffic circles. While it may take a day or so to master our grid and the quadrants that also identify our city, the design sets up long, framed views of major buildings and public art. Even hundreds of years ago, DC showed how design can facilitate connections.

Our chapter has been working with AIA National for over a year to plan a Convention that provides inspiring education opportunities and showcases the richness and variety of Washington, DC. We are

There are a number of education sessions either provided by or of interest to Young Architects. The YAF is officially presenting two sessions - “Leadership Forum: Profiles of Architect Leaders in the profession and our communities” and “During Their First Decade of Success - Young Architects Making a Difference in Our Firms, Our Communities, and Our Profession”. There will be plenty of time for networking with other emerging professionals from around the country, including the annual NAC/YAF Reception.

the home to the federal government, and often some people think

If you need a break from architecture for a few hours, we’ve

that’s all there is to experience, and perhaps some monuments and

got some fun events scheduled that you can sign up for with your

museums too. Our city is so much more than that, it is a vibrant,

registration that will give you a different vantage point on our fair

pedestrian and bicycle-friendly city of over 600,000 residents.

city. You can tour the National Zoo, take in a Washington Nationals

We’ve got great architecture that spans centuries – from Mt. Vernon

game, taste the flavors of some local vineyards, and even try

just across the river in Virginia to the new U.S. Institute of Peace.

your hand (both hands, and legs really) on a flying trapeze. I can

DC has great restaurants and nightlife, with new eateries opening

personally vouch for all four of those activities and any or all would

nearly every week over the course of the last year. Our theatre scene

complement the education and inspiration you’ll take away from

is energetic and second only to New York in terms of the number of

the 2012 AIA National Convention.

houses that produce and perform original works. Add in multiple

I hope to see you in May!

professional sports teams, hundreds of acres of parkland, and comprehensive public transportation and you’ve got a city that is steeped in tradition, kinetic and engaging all at the same time.

DC is home to marvelous examples of classical architecture as well as unique contemporary spaces. We have 130 tours planned in and around Washington that will help you experience these examples. You will have opportunities to visit structures that have played key roles in our nation’s history, like Mt. Vernon, Monticello, and the Library of Congress. There are tours available highlighting the latest trends in educational space design and others showcasing multiple commercial interiors projects that have obtained LEED

Newseum in Washington, DC. Image Credit: James P. Blair/Newseum 73

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were willing to be brutally honest about their businesses and the lessons they had learned without sugarcoating anything. We had three speakers in the 2009 series who had started their own firms, and one speaker who specialized in insurance and risk management for design professionals. It was obvious from the packed house

Event ARCHITECTURE UNCENSORED

By Phil Wessell, AIA

at our first lecture that those of us on the committee weren’t the only ones who wanted to learn more about the business side of the

Leadership

profession, and the speakers provided us with the "uncensored"

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insight we were hoping for.

ARCHITECT AWARD WINNER

Since the first lecture in 2009, the “Architecture Uncensored”

AIA|DC

EMERGING

By Phil Wessell, AIA

series has continued successfully in 2010 and 2011. The range of Phil Wessell, AIA, LEED AP is an architect in the Washington DC office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Since 2010 he has served on the Board of Directors for the Washington D.C. Chapter of the AIA and is the recipient of the 2011 AIA|DC Emerging Architect Award.

topics has broadened with themes such as “Oh The Places You’ll Go” focusing on the many different paths one can take with an education in architecture, and “Designing Your Career” focusing

Phil Wessell, AIA, LEED AP is an architect in the Washington DC office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Since 2010 he has served on the Board of Directors for the Washington D.C. Chapter of the AIA and is the recipient of the 2011 AIA|DC Emerging Architect Award.

on professional and career development strategies for young WHEN “ARCHITECTURE UNCENSORED” was first suggested

professionals. Through all of the lectures, we have worked hard

I SORT OF stumbled into architecture. There are some people

two years before passing my responsibilities on as I prepared to

as the title for a lecture series focused on young architects, I must

to remain focused on addressing those topics and issues that are

I know who can tell stories about being five years old and spending

graduate. My time with the AIAS introduced me to the AIA and to

admit I was a bit skeptical. It didn’t exactly conjure up the most

most often over looked by both firms and the AIA when reaching

hours with a ruler, pencil, and sheet of graph paper designing their

the work that the Institute does on behalf of its members.

“professional” of images for a lecture series sponsored and organized

out to young professionals. Between the jam packed curricula at

future dream house, and knowing that they were going to grow up

After graduating from Penn State in the spring of 2008, I moved

by a group of young, emerging professionals. However, the more

most architecture schools and the tight budgets and schedules

to be an architect. I was not one of those. If I think back as far as I can

down to Washington D.C. and started working. While I enjoyed

we all talked about what we wanted the series to accomplish, the

at most firms, many young professionals feel like they’re missing

and try to remember all of the different things I wanted to be when I

my work, there is only so much fulfillment you can get sitting

more fitting the title seemed. “Architecture Uncensored” was started

something in their education. Historically, as young architects

grew up, the list includes a dozen different jobs and architect wasn’t

at your desk for 8-10 hours a day. I wanted to meet other young

in 2009 by a group of us who were serving on AIA|DC’s Emerging

one of them. Architect wasn’t anywhere on the list. It wasn’t until

architects in the city, and I figured the best way to do that was to get

my junior year of high school that one of my friends encouraged

involved with the local AIA chapter. Luckily for me, AIA|DC had an

me to take a CAD class with him as an elective that I started to think

active Emerging Architects group, and I started attending monthly

about going to school for architecture. I was never very artistic and

mentoring workshops which were hosted at different firms around

couldn't draw to save my life - two skills which I was told were critical

the city. I worked with other members of the chapter’s Emerging

if I was ever going to get into architecture school.

Architects committee to begin the “Architecture Uncensored”

as we began to think about creating a lecture series, there were a

rose up the ranks to become firm leaders, it was expected that they would pick up the management and business skills needed along the way through on the job training and mentoring. Very little value has been placed on additional business or management education in many firms in the past. However, as the business and legal world in which we all practice becomes more complex, emerging professionals and seasoned architects alike are starting to question if the "figure it out as you go" approach is really the best. To the

lot of young professionals who had been impacted by the faltering

extent that the AIA|DC Emerging Architect's Committee and the

economy and who were looking around trying to figure out what their options were. Since few, if any, established firms were hiring, the focus of the series the first year was on starting your own firm. This is

and management side of the profession, we plan to continue to do

It has been said “decisions are made by those who show up”.

office I’d hear people complain that “The AIA should do…” or “I really

where the “uncensored” part came into play: in order for the lectures

so. The fourth year of the series is being planned right now, and will

I’m not sure what the origin of this quote is, but it’s a pretty good

wish the chapter had a program for …” I viewed the chance to serve

to be valuable to emerging professionals, we needed speakers who

take place in the fall of 2012.

embodiment of one of the biggest lessons I learned during my time

on the board as an opportunity to address some of these issues and

in school. Architects are really good at complaining, and architecture

work to bring added value to the members of the profession, and

students are even better at it, as were my fellow architecture

agreed to join the Board.

Architects' Committee, and grew out of a realization that there is a large gap between the skills that we have all been taught in school and the skills needed to run a successful architecture practice.

Issues related to business, management, finance, risk management, and the law are rarely discussed in depth with young professionals at most firms; however, an understanding of these issues is critical in the success of any practice. In the fall of 2008

The one thing I had going for me was that I liked to build stuff.

lecture series in the fall of 2009.

I was probably the only five year old with a set of actual “grown up”

In the fall of 2009, I was approached by AIA|DC and asked if

hand tools, and before long my parents discovered that having a

I would be willing to serve as the Associate AIA member on the

live-in contractor was a pretty good deal. By the time I was applying

chapter’s Board of Directors. I went back and forth on whether or

"Architecture Uncensored" lecture series can help fulfill the desire

to colleges, I had amassed a decent portfolio of furniture and

not I wanted to take on this new responsibility. I came back to the

of young professionals to learn about and understand the business

renovation projects, and luckily, Penn State accepted me.

idea that “decisions are made by those who show up”. Around my

students. I started taking advantage of opportunities to meet with

Since joining the AIA|DC Board of Directors in the spring of 2010,

the head of the Architecture Department and to talk to the faculty

I’ve had the opportunity not only to meet some amazing people, but

outside of class, and realized that the only reason that many of these

to work on some great projects. For the past year I’ve co-chaired the

problems existed is that no one had bothered to bring them up and

chapter’s Emerging Architects committee, and have been involved

work to get them resolved. It was amazing to me how simple many

in the planning for the 2012 AIA National Convention which is being

solutions were - all that was needed was for someone to “show up”

hosted in Washington D.C this year. Perhaps the biggest and most

and put in a little effort to improve the situation for everyone.

exciting thing that the chapter has accomplished during my time on

In my third year of school, a group of us decided to start a

the board is the creation of the District Architecture Center. In the

chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)

fall of 2011, I was truly honored to receive the Emerging Architect

in response to a growing number of complaints from our fellow

Award from the chapter in recognition of my work, and I look

students that Penn State didn’t have a professionally focused

forward to continuing to serve the AIA and my fellow architects in

architecture student group. I served as the chapter’s treasurer for

the future.

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Mentorship

AIA POTOMAC VALLEY EXPERIMENTS WITH MENTORSHIP MODELS

I N S P I R E . C O N N E C T. E VO LV E . ( I . C . E . )

By Ann Dorough

By Marlan Ky, Associate AIA

Ann Dorough is the Executive Director of the AIA Potomac Valley (Maryland) chapter.

Marlan Ky, Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is an architectural intern at Franck and Lohsen Architects, a full service classical architectural firm located in Washington, DC and has been an active member in the AIA since 2009.

IN 2010 AND early 2011, AIA Potomac Valley was failing to

at Perkins + Will; and Mark McInturff, FAIA, of McInturff Architects.

THE ICE PROGRAM began with a goal to expand on the

retain and attract Associate and newer Architect members. After

Feiner, former chief architect of the U.S. General Services

traditional one-on-one mentoring format by introducing a small

reaching out to some members who had left, the Chapter heard that

Administration, championed top-quality design in federal buildings

“platform” consisting of design professionals at various stages of

Since the inaugural, several platforms reported on various activities

one thing which was missing was opportunities to network and get

and left a particularly strong mark on federal courthouses across

their career. The program was founded by a four person committee,

such as informal non-design oriented happy hours for further

mentoring help as they sought a foothold in the industry. Although

the nation in the last decade. McInturff, arguably the most prolific

Christopher Arnold AIA; Elizabeth Kinkle Associate AIA, and

‘getting to know you’ discussions that progressed to ‘let’s catch up’

the chapter’s office is located on the campus of the University

design award winner in chapter history, has a residential portfolio

Marlan Ky Associate AIA, and Timothy So, AIA who compared ICE

discussions. Activities initiated by platforms included tours of each

of Maryland and members worked closely with the School of

that has been recognized by juries from all over the United States.

to “a personal board of directors.” The program duration would take

other’s offices, site visits to ongoing or finished local projects, a trip

Architecture, there was no guarantee that alumni who stayed in the

Feiner and McInturff shared some lessons from their very different

place over a period of one year. The committee members served

to view the National Building Museum Lego exhibit, an evening

area would connect with the chapter after graduate school.

journeys into leading roles in the profession. They agreed that what

as an active channel of communication for a maximum of two

gathering at the National Portrait Gallery Asian American Artists

architects provide brings permanent value to society and is worth

platforms and participated as a member in a platform in order to

opening event, walking tours of DC, attendance at local lectures on

pursuing, despite the turbulence of the business cycle.

have a front-line understanding of a platform’s activities. Platforms

various topics, and participation in Gingertown,a holiday initiative

Searching for programs to give emerging professionals a boost, the chapter decided to test a program borrowed from

Beyond the Inaugural

AIA Charleston, which won an AIA National award for its Mentor

Post-dinner feedback convinced the chapter leadership to

consisted of an emerging unlicensed professional with 0-5 years

that matches architects in the D.C. area with members of the public

Dinners in 2011. The simple idea was to gather 10 Associates and

repeat the dinners, but with variations on the theme. Some wanted

experience, two mid level licensed/unlicensed professional with

to create a town made of completely of ginger bread.

interns around a dinner table, add two senior Architects, and let

smaller, informal sessions to minimize the stress of meeting senior

6-14 years of experience, and a seasoned licensed professional

conversation develop in that relaxed setting.

practitioners. Others asked for a more diverse mix of students and

with 15 or more years of experience. The varied experiences of Follow Up and Moving Forward

The first dinner was held at LEAFHouse, Potomac Valley’s net-

professionals, reflecting all stages of the career ladder. Taking the

the participants established a network for potential personal and

zero Chapter house, which in itself points to the contribution of

comments into account, the chapter plans a mentoring dinner in

professional development.

young professionals, since Maryland students designed and built

late winter for members of the University of Maryland AIAS chapter,

Although some platforms admittedly have become less active

it for the U.S. Department of Energy 2007 Solar Decathlon. At 800

introducing them to new and mid-career architects in a casual

since the first few gatherings due to scheduling difficulties, other

square feet, it was a snug venue, but LEAFHouse’s open plan, wood

setting.

Summer 2011: The Inaugural

more active platforms have been able to meet more than the suggested 5-6 times per year. These active platforms anticipate

paneling and natural light offered a congenial environment. At the

Also in the concept stage are “vertical mentoring” sessions,

first dinner in June, each guest brought a bottle of wine, and the meal

which would bring together a sampling of people from all career

The inaugural forming of 7 platforms took place summer

additional happy hours, building tours, meetings with other

was catered, courtesy of event sponsor, Nemetchek Vectorworks.

stages (student to principal), scheduling not just a single event, but

2011 in Washington, DC and was generously hosted by RTKL.

architects, meetings with non-industry related professionals,

bringing that group together for a series of gatherings to build a

Members of each platform were grouped based on the information

introductions to developers, and attendance and volunteering at

continuing mentoring relationship.

they provided during registration such as breadth of experience,

the AIA 2012 Convention. More importantly active platforms have

alma maters, location of employment, or personal interests. Each

found that rotating the responsibility of meeting organization

platform designated a member who was responsible for being the

as well as sensitive timing of the events promotes more meeting

point of contact to an assigned committee member. The committee

opportunities. In the future, the committee plans to further

suggested that each platform meet between 5-6 times throughout

evaluate the program and has considered modifying the quantity

the year. Attendance was near perfect.

of platforms and introducing additional intra-platform gatherings

Joining the Associates and graduate students were special guests Ed Feiner, FAIA, Director of the Design Leadership Forum

such as dinner and dessert networking events, and participation with other industry related professionals.

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WHAT IS THE YOUNG ARCHITECTS FORUM?

2012 YAF ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) gives AIA

2012 Chair Jennifer Workman, AIA

members who have been licensed 10 years or less a voice throughout the Institute. Approximately 23,000

Vice Chair Brad Benjamin, AIA, CSI, LEED AP

AIA members are represented by the

YAF; our 25 volunteer leaders are Young Architect

Past Chair Adam W. Palmer, AIA, LEED AP

members in the AIA national, regional, state, and local components.

Programs Advisor Matthew M. Dumich, AIA

YAF programs, activities, and resources serve

Communications Advisor Deepika Padam, AIA, LEED AP bd+c

young architects by providing information and leadership; promoting excellence through fellowship

with

other

professionals;

and

encouraging mentoring to enhance individual, community, and professional development.

All YAF members receive a national publication, the bimonthly Connection newsletter. Members also receive electronic communications from the YAF social networking accounts on Facebook and LinkedIn. Additionally, they have access to the YAF page on the AIA.org website.

Young Architect Regional Directors Advisor Jason Dale Pierce, AIA, LEED AP Events Advisor Virginia Marquardt, AIA, LEED AP, CDT Public Relations Advisor Joseph R. Benesh, AIA, CDT, LEED AP College of Fellows Liaison William J. Stanley, III, FAIA, NOMA AIA Board Representative Wendy Ornelas, FAIA AIA Staff Director, Emerging Professionals Erin Murphy, AIA, LEED AP

The American Institute of Architects Young Architects Forum 1735 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 http://network.aia.org/AIA/YoungArchitectsForum