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04 NEWSYAF News
YAF programs at AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference and AIA National Convention 06 EDITOR'S NOTE
ImageryDeepika Padam, AIA talks of the increasing distance of emerging architects from prose09 FEATURE
2012 AIA Institute Honors for Young Architects
14 IMAGERYA Visual Journal
Adam Mead, RAAaron Pilat, RA
Amaya LabradorAmy Baker, RA
Christopher Costanza, AIAChristina Crespo, Associate AIA
Daniel Ebuehi, Associate AIADaniel Toole, Associate AIA
David Ways, AIAEric Beron, AIA
Ernie Knoche, AIAJeff Suzda
Joshua Brueggeman, AIAJulie Babin, AIA
Kate JoyceKeith Johnson
Kimberly GerberMerlin Maley, AIA
Michael Johanning, AIARebekah Negrete
Rhet Fiskness, AIASean Stadler, AIA
73 EVENTNational Convention PreviewJon Penndorf, AIA shares the plans for 2012 AIA national convention at Washinton, DC74 EVENT
Architecture UncensoredPhil Wessell, AIA talks of the lecture series organized by AIA|DC Emerging Architects
committee 75 LEADERSHIP2011 AIA|DC Emerging Architect AwardPhil Wessell, AIA shares the story of his architecture journey from childhood to winning the award76 MENTORSHIP
Experiments with Mentorship ModelsAnn Dorough talks of AIA Potomac Valley's
mentorship programs 77 MENTORSHIPInspire. Connect. Evolve. (I.C.E.)Marlan Ky, Associate AIA gives details of AIA|DC's mentorship program
FEATURING MID-
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Map Showing Locations of Article Contibutors for this Issue. US Map Source: www.cardhouse.com
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12 LEADERSHIPArchitecture to Army to ArchitectureMajor Gregory Taylor, AIA shares his story of serving in the US Army and getting his architecture license
On the CoverBackground Image by Sean Stadler, AIA. Manipulated by Deepika Padam, AIA
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STAY CONNECTED
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2012 AIA NATIONAL CONVENTION,
WASHINGTON DC - YAF PROGRAMS
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 SummaryThe 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.
LEADERSHIP FORUM: PROFILES OF ARCHITECT LEADERS
IN THE PROFESSION AND OUR COMMUNITIES
Friday, May 18, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Program ConceptThis 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"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."
PresentersDoug Steidl, FAIAJohn Pederson, AIARep. Cheri Gerou, FAIA Matthew Dumich, AIA (moderator)
YAF 20 SUMMITAt 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.
Brief SummaryThis 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.
Learning Objectives1. 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.
Full Program Abstract“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.
2012 AIA GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE, WASHINGTON DC- YAF PROGRAM
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS FORUM: LESSONS FROM
THE YAF 20 SUMMIT
Friday, March 9, 2012, 1:45 - 3:15 pm
Program ConceptJoin 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.
PresentersMatt Dumich, AIADeepika Padam, AIAJason Pierce, AIAJennifer Workman, AIA
THEMES FOR 2012 YAF CONNECTIONIssue 10.01 January Scale in ArchitectureIssue 10.02 March ImageryIssue 10.03 May Design and ExpressionIssue 10.04 July Neighborhood ArchitectureIssue 10.05 September TravelIssue 10.06 November Green Building
2011 AIA YOUNG ARCHITECTS AWARD BOOK
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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
visual people. Duh! It comes as no surprise that when the call for
submissions went out for submitting imagery for inclusion in this
issue of YAF Connection, the response was jaw-dropping. I received
numerous images from all over the country. Included on the
following pages are some of the unique pieces I received. Although
I received more photographs than artwork, the point is made.
Architects love to travel, and have a creative outlook to wherever
they go or whatever they do. They like to photograph and draw lot
more than write or read. Generally speaking, of course.
Although this issue is longer than usual, there are fewer
written words. This is in a way an experiment in response to some
of the reader comments I’ve received in the recent past. The up and
coming generation of architects is getting so visual, that reading
140 characters is a stretch. When I am sitting on Twitter, unless my
eye catches a keyword, I don’t bother to read 140 characters. I am
sure you can relate to it. There is too much to read already and no
time to read it all! The blogging world is getting further away from
prose everyday. It is so far from the blogs of the yesteryears that
some of the images bloggers post don’t have any associated title or
a tag cloud. The image stands by itself. Are we headed in the right
direction?
They say designers think in two dimensions, while an architect
thinks in three dimensions. Let us not get into the fourth or fifth
dimension discussion! Does it really matter? At the end of the day,
we are looking for a respite from our daily routines. When I read the
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.
Well… not anymore. I rarely get to draw now, and find respite in my
paintings… when I can find time for it. Isn’t that what has happened
to many of us? We became architects so we could create. How
many of us truly get to do it though… therein comes the love for
photography and art that many of us share. You’d appreciate some
of the pieces to your taste included in this issue. I am curious to learn
the results of the experiment – would you rather see more visual
journals? The articles included in this bi-monthly publication are
meant to benefit the young architects. Do you find them beneficial?
Do you read them? Talk to me.
We started a discussion in the previous issue of YAF Connection
of January 2012 about Un-Competition being held at Chicago. In the
following issue of June 2012, we will be revealing the results of it
along the winning entries for a few other design competitions. The
reason I bring it up is because Marc Teer brought up a very important
question about the value of design competitions. If you didn’t see the
story, I’d encourage you to go back to read it. All our older editions
are saved here: http://network.aia.org/YoungArchitectsForum/Home/
CONNECTIONArchives. Design competitions are in a way related to
the concept of imagery. An integral part of design is the expression
of it. Some do it through sketches, while increasingly it has become a
software based platform. If you missed the discussion, check out the
article about "Is Drawing Dead" published in Architectural Record:
http://archrecord.construction.com/news/2012/02/Yale-Symposium-
Explores-Drawing.asp.
Whether we are expressing ourselves with the images of
our travels or renderings of our design interventions, expression
is personal, unique, and instructive. Enjoy this issue with visual
expressions of our contributors and check out the next issue with
design expressions through competitions. Don’t forget to share your
expressions with us.
Editor's Note
IMAGERY
Bow and Arrows, 2010. www.belarquitexture.com
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TIMOTHY C. BICKNELL, AIA
AECOMTimothy Bicknell is an award winning architect whose incredible
dedication to both community and craft has truly distinguished his
career.
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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.
JAMES M. EVANS, AIA
COLLABORATIVE DESIGNWORKSIn a relatively short time, Jim has joined an elite group of Texas
architects who demonstrate nationally recognized design excellence
with a fundamental commitment to environmental stewardship.
BRIAN CAVANAUGH, AIA
ARCHITECTURE BUILDING CULTURE LLCOver Brian Cavanaugh’s 16 year career, he has demonstrated a
unique commitment to the practice of architecture and playing a
critical leadership role in his community.
SHARI G. GRANT, AIA
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENCEShari’s nontraditional career as architect, engineer and artist is
focused on developing simple, functional, and yet beautiful designs
using a personal approach and hand sketches.
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2012 AIA YOUNG ARCHITECTS AWARD JURY
2011 Chancellor:Chester A. Widom, FAIA
Los Angeles, CA
2011 Vice Chancellor:Norman L. Koonce, FAIA
McLean, VA
2011 Bursar:William J. Stanley, FAIA
Stanley Love-Stanley, PC
Atlanta, GA
Secretary:Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA, FACHA
HKS, Inc.
Dallas, TX
2012 Incoming Bursar:Albert W. Rubeling, FAIA
Rubeling & Associates, Inc.
Towson, MD
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
STUART MAGRUDER, AIA
STUDIO NOVA A ARCHITECTS, INC.Stuart's aesthetic tends toward California minimalism. Simplicity is
favored over complexity; an understated detail is preferred over a
flashy one.
JONATHAN PENNDORF, AIA
PERKINS + WILLJon has consistently and enthusiastically contributed to improving
the practice of architecture for young architects in Washington DC
and beyond. He founded the Emerging Architects Committee of the
Chapter, a highly successful outreach program for young members.
ADAM PALMER, AIA
SCHMIDT ASSOCIATES, INC.Adam Palmer, AIA, is a passionate servant leader, guiding young
people and building connections through his Young Architects
Forum service. He has distinguished himself as an energetic liaison,
inspiring young people to stay connected.
BRAD TOMECEK, AIA
STUDIO H:TBrad Tomecek, AIA believes that community Involvement, Education
& Outreach are integral with his passion for work.
MICHAEL J. HANRAHAN, AIA
CLARKE CATON HINTZMichael J. Hanrahan, AIA has been a key member of Clarke Caton
Hintz for over fifteen years.
THOMAS JACOBS, AIA
KRUECK + SEXTON ARCHITECTSThomas Jacobs has been contributing to our built environment
throughout his 16 year career in ways that define leadership for our
next generation of Architects. He has been an integral part in the
creation of some of the best buildings in Chicago and beyond.
MICHAEL HALFLANTS, AIA
HALFLANTS + PICHETTEMichael Halflants is a principal of Halflants + Pichette Architects in
Sarasota and a tenured professor at the University of South Florida.
KATIE M. HARMS, AIA
OPN ARCHITECTSDedication, passion, and thoughtful creativity are words that
describe Katie M. Harms, AIA. Katie’s dedication is evident in many
of the professional positions she has held both in the AIA and the
community at large.
HAO KO, AIA
GENSLERHao Ko brings his considerable talents to his role as Design Director
for Gensler’s San Francisco Architecture studio. His portfolio includes
diverse architecture and master planning work for corporate,
academic and institutional clients in the US and Asia.
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St. Vitus's Cathedral at Prague Castle
exercise called Bright Star. These buildings are simply designed with
no ornamentation or exterior veneer treatments like the ones in the
U.S. We refer to these structures as being ‘field expedient’ or quickly
constructed for the units who will use them.
Did the experience of pursuing your license through many
years of civilian and military work impact your perspective on the
value of an architecture license?
I decided to enroll in the IDP program in 1993 at the urging of
an architect I was working with at a retail firm in Dallas and received
my license in April 2010. I do see the value in becoming an architect
especially in the title and the perception that you have taken your
career to the next level of professionalism. I know that the licensing
process is not for everyone. It is a personal decision. My advice to
those that never get licensed and work their whole careers in the
profession is to really evaluate what they want to be in later in
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?
I am actually currently in between positions and actively
looking for a great career opportunity with an established A&E
firm. I am also pursuing enrollment in a M.A. in Sustainability and
Development in a nearby private university and I have completed
about 3 years of CEU courses in architectural related coursework
while deployed and back at home. Also, I completed a course in BIM
software that was offered as part of my severance package from the
last firm I worked at.
How has your experience in architecture and the military
shaped your outlook?
I am fortunate to have been able to serve in the military for
going on 22 years and also have a civilian career as an architect.
The background and experience which I have gained in both areas
have complemented one another and have made me a better
professional. I have received the most satisfaction from the people
I have worked with side by side in the architecture industry and also
in the military.
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.
Leadership
ARCH ITECTURE TO ARMY
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I ATTENDED TEXAS A&M University in the mid ‘80s and
received my Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from the
college. I was also a member of Texas A&M’s Corps of Cadets and
upon graduation was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.
S. Army Reserves in the Corps of Engineers. I held civilian jobs as an
intern with several architecture firms in the Dallas area over a period
of almost 20 years before getting licensed. This experience included
retail, educational, institutional, federal and religious architecture
while working in the Intern Development Program. Also, I have held
numerous positions throughout the Army Reserves as a Platoon
Leader, Executive Officer, Company Commander, Staff Officer and
Executive Officer of an Engineer Facilities Detachment which I
currently have. After two deployments to Afghanistan in 2005 and
then in 2010, I am now a Major and a veteran. I recently was selected
for Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves.
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
the different styles of architecture throughout Europe and the U.S.
I have traveled to many areas of the world as part of my military
training and deployment. Most recently I traveled to Europe – Rome,
Prague, and Dusseldorf for my R&R break during my last deployment
in 2010. I spent about four days in each city and was able to take in
many of the major sites and take a lot of photographs. Also, while
deployed to Afghanistan my team supervised and helped construct
a fire station on a coalition base in Afghanistan.
How would you describe the design and construction process
for projects located in a war zone?
The projects in war zones are vastly different from projects
of the same type in the U.S. The projects are built within a
shorter period of time and are constructed with materials that
are readily accessible in that region. For example, in Egypt I was
Construction Officer of a shower-latrine building near Alexandria
which was built of CMU block and was used as a staging area for
armor forces to take showers while participating in a large military
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ADAM MEAD, RAAdam 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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AARON PILAT, RAI lived in Rome for a year and published a book about the City's lessons and strategies for reuse. I have hundreds of sketches and drawings. But, my
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. AIACristina 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
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 AIADaniel 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, AIACactus: University of Arkansas, School of Architecture Design Studio study
using graphite on paper.
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ERIC BERON, AIAEric serves as a Principal and Office Leader for DLR Group,
a nationally recognized, full-service design firm with
offices nationwide. His professional experience centers
on Educational Facility Design and project management,
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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John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines, IA.
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JEFF SUZDAJeff 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
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, AIAJoshua 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
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, AIAJulie 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
“Extending Roots".
Pictured: Left top to bottom - Barcelona Pavilion, Displaced. Right - Olympic Discipline
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KATE JOYCEKate 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.
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KEITH JOHNSONThree 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
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 eye‐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
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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.
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Platinum certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. We
have tours that allow you to experience the renaissance of some
of our vibrant neighborhoods, including Penn Quarter, Adams
Morgan, and Georgetown. Our Host Chapter Party will take over
the Newseum for an evening that promises great food, camaraderie,
entertainment, and wonderful views of the National Mall.
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.
If you need a break from architecture for a few hours, we’ve
got some fun events scheduled that you can sign up for with your
registration that will give you a different vantage point on our fair
city. You can tour the National Zoo, take in a Washington Nationals
game, taste the flavors of some local vineyards, and even try
your hand (both hands, and legs really) on a flying trapeze. I can
personally vouch for all four of those activities and any or all would
complement the education and inspiration you’ll take away from
the 2012 AIA National Convention.
I hope to see you in May!
FOR A FEW days this May, Washington, DC will be home to
thousands of architects, designers, and allied professionals as our
city hosts the 2012 AIA National Convention. As the President of
AIA|DC (the Host Chapter), I would like to personally invite you to
spend a few days in our nation’s capital and experience all the city
has to offer as DC shows just how “Design Connects.”
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
the home to the federal government, and often some people think
that’s all there is to experience, and perhaps some monuments and
museums too. Our city is so much more than that, it is a vibrant,
pedestrian and bicycle-friendly city of over 600,000 residents.
We’ve got great architecture that spans centuries – from Mt. Vernon
just across the river in Virginia to the new U.S. Institute of Peace.
DC has great restaurants and nightlife, with new eateries opening
nearly every week over the course of the last year. Our theatre scene
is energetic and second only to New York in terms of the number of
houses that produce and perform original works. Add in multiple
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
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By Phil Wessell, AIA
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.
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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
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
profession, and the speakers provided us with the "uncensored"
insight we were hoping for.
Since the first lecture in 2009, the “Architecture Uncensored”
series has continued successfully in 2010 and 2011. The range of
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
on professional and career development strategies for young
professionals. Through all of the lectures, we have worked hard
to remain focused on addressing those topics and issues that are
most often over looked by both firms and the AIA when reaching
out to young professionals. Between the jam packed curricula at
most architecture schools and the tight budgets and schedules
at most firms, many young professionals feel like they’re missing
something in their education. Historically, as young architects 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
extent that the AIA|DC Emerging Architect's Committee and the
"Architecture Uncensored" lecture series can help fulfill the desire
of young professionals to learn about and understand the business
and management side of the profession, we plan to continue to do
so. The fourth year of the series is being planned right now, and will
take place in the fall of 2012.
WHEN “ARCHITECTURE UNCENSORED” was first suggested
as the title for a lecture series focused on young architects, I must
admit I was a bit skeptical. It didn’t exactly conjure up the most
“professional” of images for a lecture series sponsored and organized
by a group of young, emerging professionals. However, the more
we all talked about what we wanted the series to accomplish, the
more fitting the title seemed. “Architecture Uncensored” was started
in 2009 by a group of us who were serving on AIA|DC’s Emerging
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
as we began to think about creating a lecture series, there were a
lot of young professionals who had been impacted by the faltering
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
where the “uncensored” part came into play: in order for the lectures
to be valuable to emerging professionals, we needed speakers who
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By Phil Wessell, AIA
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.
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two years before passing my responsibilities on as I prepared to
graduate. My time with the AIAS introduced me to the AIA and to
the work that the Institute does on behalf of its members.
After graduating from Penn State in the spring of 2008, I moved
down to Washington D.C. and started working. While I enjoyed
my work, there is only so much fulfillment you can get sitting
at your desk for 8-10 hours a day. I wanted to meet other young
architects in the city, and I figured the best way to do that was to get
involved with the local AIA chapter. Luckily for me, AIA|DC had an
active Emerging Architects group, and I started attending monthly
mentoring workshops which were hosted at different firms around
the city. I worked with other members of the chapter’s Emerging
Architects committee to begin the “Architecture Uncensored”
lecture series in the fall of 2009.
In the fall of 2009, I was approached by AIA|DC and asked if
I would be willing to serve as the Associate AIA member on the
chapter’s Board of Directors. I went back and forth on whether or
not I wanted to take on this new responsibility. I came back to the
idea that “decisions are made by those who show up”. Around my
office I’d hear people complain that “The AIA should do…” or “I really
wish the chapter had a program for …” I viewed the chance to serve
on the board as an opportunity to address some of these issues and
work to bring added value to the members of the profession, and
agreed to join the Board.
Since joining the AIA|DC Board of Directors in the spring of 2010,
I’ve had the opportunity not only to meet some amazing people, but
to work on some great projects. For the past year I’ve co-chaired the
chapter’s Emerging Architects committee, and have been involved
in the planning for the 2012 AIA National Convention which is being
hosted in Washington D.C this year. Perhaps the biggest and most
exciting thing that the chapter has accomplished during my time on
the board is the creation of the District Architecture Center. In the
fall of 2011, I was truly honored to receive the Emerging Architect
Award from the chapter in recognition of my work, and I look
forward to continuing to serve the AIA and my fellow architects in
the future.
I SORT OF stumbled into architecture. There are some people
I know who can tell stories about being five years old and spending
hours with a ruler, pencil, and sheet of graph paper designing their
future dream house, and knowing that they were going to grow up
to be an architect. I was not one of those. If I think back as far as I can
and try to remember all of the different things I wanted to be when I
grew up, the list includes a dozen different jobs and architect wasn’t
one of them. Architect wasn’t anywhere on the list. It wasn’t until
my junior year of high school that one of my friends encouraged
me to take a CAD class with him as an elective that I started to think
about going to school for architecture. I was never very artistic and
couldn't draw to save my life - two skills which I was told were critical
if I was ever going to get into architecture school.
The one thing I had going for me was that I liked to build stuff.
I was probably the only five year old with a set of actual “grown up”
hand tools, and before long my parents discovered that having a
live-in contractor was a pretty good deal. By the time I was applying
to colleges, I had amassed a decent portfolio of furniture and
renovation projects, and luckily, Penn State accepted me.
It has been said “decisions are made by those who show up”.
I’m not sure what the origin of this quote is, but it’s a pretty good
embodiment of one of the biggest lessons I learned during my time
in school. Architects are really good at complaining, and architecture
students are even better at it, as were my fellow architecture
students. I started taking advantage of opportunities to meet with
the head of the Architecture Department and to talk to the faculty
outside of class, and realized that the only reason that many of these
problems existed is that no one had bothered to bring them up and
work to get them resolved. It was amazing to me how simple many
solutions were - all that was needed was for someone to “show up”
and put in a little effort to improve the situation for everyone.
In my third year of school, a group of us decided to start a
chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
in response to a growing number of complaints from our fellow
students that Penn State didn’t have a professionally focused
architecture student group. I served as the chapter’s treasurer for
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By Marlan Ky, Associate AIA
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.
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Beyond the Inaugural
Since the inaugural, several platforms reported on various activities
such as informal non-design oriented happy hours for further
‘getting to know you’ discussions that progressed to ‘let’s catch up’
discussions. Activities initiated by platforms included tours of each
other’s offices, site visits to ongoing or finished local projects, a trip
to view the National Building Museum Lego exhibit, an evening
gathering at the National Portrait Gallery Asian American Artists
opening event, walking tours of DC, attendance at local lectures on
various topics, and participation in Gingertown,a holiday initiative
that matches architects in the D.C. area with members of the public
to create a town made of completely of ginger bread.
Follow Up and Moving Forward
Although some platforms admittedly have become less active
since the first few gatherings due to scheduling difficulties, other
more active platforms have been able to meet more than the
suggested 5-6 times per year. These active platforms anticipate
additional happy hours, building tours, meetings with other
architects, meetings with non-industry related professionals,
introductions to developers, and attendance and volunteering at
the AIA 2012 Convention. More importantly active platforms have
found that rotating the responsibility of meeting organization
as well as sensitive timing of the events promotes more meeting
opportunities. In the future, the committee plans to further
evaluate the program and has considered modifying the quantity
of platforms and introducing additional intra-platform gatherings
such as dinner and dessert networking events, and participation
with other industry related professionals.
THE ICE PROGRAM began with a goal to expand on the
traditional one-on-one mentoring format by introducing a small
“platform” consisting of design professionals at various stages of
their career. The program was founded by a four person committee,
Christopher Arnold AIA; Elizabeth Kinkle Associate AIA, and
Marlan Ky Associate AIA, and Timothy So, AIA who compared ICE
to “a personal board of directors.” The program duration would take
place over a period of one year. The committee members served
as an active channel of communication for a maximum of two
platforms and participated as a member in a platform in order to
have a front-line understanding of a platform’s activities. Platforms
consisted of an emerging unlicensed professional with 0-5 years
experience, two mid level licensed/unlicensed professional with
6-14 years of experience, and a seasoned licensed professional
with 15 or more years of experience. The varied experiences of
the participants established a network for potential personal and
professional development.
Summer 2011: The Inaugural
The inaugural forming of 7 platforms took place summer
2011 in Washington, DC and was generously hosted by RTKL.
Members of each platform were grouped based on the information
they provided during registration such as breadth of experience,
alma maters, location of employment, or personal interests. Each
platform designated a member who was responsible for being the
point of contact to an assigned committee member. The committee
suggested that each platform meet between 5-6 times throughout
the year. Attendance was near perfect.
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Ann Dorough is the Executive Director of the AIA Potomac Valley (Maryland) chapter.
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at Perkins + Will; and Mark McInturff, FAIA, of McInturff Architects.
Feiner, former chief architect of the U.S. General Services
Administration, championed top-quality design in federal buildings
and left a particularly strong mark on federal courthouses across
the nation in the last decade. McInturff, arguably the most prolific
design award winner in chapter history, has a residential portfolio
that has been recognized by juries from all over the United States.
Feiner and McInturff shared some lessons from their very different
journeys into leading roles in the profession. They agreed that what
architects provide brings permanent value to society and is worth
pursuing, despite the turbulence of the business cycle.
Post-dinner feedback convinced the chapter leadership to
repeat the dinners, but with variations on the theme. Some wanted
smaller, informal sessions to minimize the stress of meeting senior
practitioners. Others asked for a more diverse mix of students and
professionals, reflecting all stages of the career ladder. Taking the
comments into account, the chapter plans a mentoring dinner in
late winter for members of the University of Maryland AIAS chapter,
introducing them to new and mid-career architects in a casual
setting.
Also in the concept stage are “vertical mentoring” sessions,
which would bring together a sampling of people from all career
stages (student to principal), scheduling not just a single event, but
bringing that group together for a series of gatherings to build a
continuing mentoring relationship.
IN 2010 AND early 2011, AIA Potomac Valley was failing to
retain and attract Associate and newer Architect members. After
reaching out to some members who had left, the Chapter heard that
one thing which was missing was opportunities to network and get
mentoring help as they sought a foothold in the industry. Although
the chapter’s office is located on the campus of the University
of Maryland and members worked closely with the School of
Architecture, there was no guarantee that alumni who stayed in the
area would connect with the chapter after graduate school.
Searching for programs to give emerging professionals a
boost, the chapter decided to test a program borrowed from
AIA Charleston, which won an AIA National award for its Mentor
Dinners in 2011. The simple idea was to gather 10 Associates and
interns around a dinner table, add two senior Architects, and let
conversation develop in that relaxed setting.
The first dinner was held at LEAFHouse, Potomac Valley’s net-
zero Chapter house, which in itself points to the contribution of
young professionals, since Maryland students designed and built
it for the U.S. Department of Energy 2007 Solar Decathlon. At 800
square feet, it was a snug venue, but LEAFHouse’s open plan, wood
paneling and natural light offered a congenial environment. At the
first dinner in June, each guest brought a bottle of wine, and the meal
was catered, courtesy of event sponsor, Nemetchek Vectorworks.
Joining the Associates and graduate students were special
guests Ed Feiner, FAIA, Director of the Design Leadership Forum
2012 YAF ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2012 ChairJennifer Workman, AIA
Vice ChairBrad Benjamin, AIA, CSI, LEED AP
Past ChairAdam W. Palmer, AIA, LEED AP
Programs AdvisorMatthew M. Dumich, AIA
Communications AdvisorDeepika Padam, AIA, LEED AP bd+c
Young Architect Regional Directors AdvisorJason Dale Pierce, AIA, LEED AP
Events AdvisorVirginia Marquardt, AIA, LEED AP, CDT
Public Relations AdvisorJoseph R. Benesh, AIA, CDT, LEED AP
College of Fellows LiaisonWilliam J. Stanley, III, FAIA, NOMA
AIA Board RepresentativeWendy Ornelas, FAIA
AIA Staff Director, Emerging ProfessionalsErin 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
WHAT IS THE YOUNG ARCHITECTS FORUM?
The AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) gives AIA
members who have been licensed 10 years or less
a voice throughout the Institute. Approximately
23,000 AIA members are represented by the
YAF; our 25 volunteer leaders are Young Architect
members in the AIA national, regional, state,
and local components.
YAF programs, activities, and resources serve
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.