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2021 Architects Foundation Scholars Selected
JULY 13, 2021
We're excited to announce the 2021 recipients for four scholarship programs—the Diversity Advancement Scholarship, Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship, a/e ProNet David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship, Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship. These scholarships support future leaders of the profession in equity, diversity, and sustainability.
2021 Grad Reflection: Melissa Smith
JUNE 29, 2021
Melissa Smith, a 2020-2021 AF/McAslan Fellow and Masters of Architecture graduate from the University of Kansas, shares reflections on her architecture studies, her fellowship, and what's next as she starts her career.
The Octagon to host digital exhibition on public art with CODAworx
MAY 18, 2021
The CODAawards program honors the individuals and teams whose collective imaginations create the public and private spaces that inspire us every day. This year's exhibit celebrating projects that integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural, or public spaces is on view virtually.
Sherwin-Williams endows Diversity Advancement Scholarship
APRIL 28, 2021
WASHINGTON– The Sherwin-Williams Company has made a permanent endowment to the Architects Foundation to support a Diversity Advancement Scholarship. Through their $150,000 gift, Sherwin-Williams will support a minority architecture student’s career path by funding their college experience with $20,000, to be distributed evenly over the course of up to five years. “At Sherwin-Williams we are […]
Five strategic partnerships making an impact in 2021
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Source: Digital Media Solutions This year, Black History Month is hitting a little differently for a lot of people, and brands are responding accordingly. After a year of COVID-19, in which Black and Brown people were disproportionately impacted, and the racial justice uprisings in the summer of 2020, the expectation from consumers is that brands and retailers will take […]
Curry Stone Foundation pledges $125K
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
WASHINGTON – The Curry Stone Foundation (CSF) has pledged $125,000 to the Architects Foundation’s 2021 Diversity Advancement Scholarship program, to support five scholars through 2025. The multiyear scholarship will support students of an ethnically diverse background, with a preference for those attending one of the seven accredited architecture programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities […]
Safdie Architects funds $20K scholarship
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
WASHINGTON – Safdie Architects today announced their commitment to support the Architects Foundation’s Diversity Advancement Scholarship by funding a five-year student scholar entering or transferring into an architecture program in fall 2021. The recipient will be supported throughout their scholarship by a mentor from Safdie Architects, as well as a paid internship at the firm […]
Architects Foundation announces recipients of 2020 Architect Registration Examination scholarships
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Scholarships cover costs of the Architectural Registration Examination. WASHINGTON – The Architects Foundation today announced recipients for three Architect Registration Examination® (ARE) scholarships. Through the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship, LFRT ARE Scholarship, and the 400 Forward ARE Scholarship, candidates for licensure receive funds covering costs of the Architect Registration Examination®. Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE […]
Architects Foundation Announces 2021 Board of Directors
JANUARY 21, 2021
Two former NOMA presidents and two-time scholar among new board and leadership. Washington, D.C. – The Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects, today announced two new members of its Board of Directors. Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, and Vaughn Lewis, Assoc. AIA, will serve on the board from 2021 to 2023. Kimberly […]
Architects Foundation Names 2021 Richard Morris Hunt Prize Recipients
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Laureates receive a 6-month or 5-week travel fellowship to France to conduct cutting-edge research in historic preservation. WASHINGTON – The Architects Foundation, the Amis du Richard Morris Hunt Prize and the French Heritage Society today announced the 2021 recipients of the Richard Morris Hunt Prize, a travel fellowship to France for architects pursuing cutting-edge research […]