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January 2025
AIA Austin Monthly Member Newsletter
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Honor Awards Submissions Open Now!
Zoom Info Session January 14 @ Noon
Deadline February 14
Have you served your community by participating in AIA Austin committees or other organizations helping shape Austin for the better? The AIA Austin Honor Awards Program recognizes the people and organizations who are positively contributing to Austin’s built and natural environment and creating an equitable, sustainable, accessible, and beautiful Austin for all. Submission open January 6 and close February 14, and the winners will be celebrated at an Awards Brunch on April 4 at Indeed Tower.
An informational Zoom session will be held January 14 at noon. Sign up HERE.
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ICYMI: Announcing the 2025 AIA Austin Board
The 2025 board was unanimously elected at our Annual Meeting on November 20. Congratulations to all!
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2025 Officers
President: Burton Baldridge, AIA
President Elect: Nkiru Gelles, AIA
Secretary: Stephanie Lemmo, Assoc. AIA
Treasurer: David Carroll, AIA
Past President: Sophia Razzaque, AIA
2025 Commissioners
Advocacy & Policies: Blair McKay, AIA
Membership/Community Building: Emily Haydon, Assoc. AIA
Outreach: Arlene Ellwood, AIA
Practice: Molly Hubbs, AIA
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2025 Appointments
TxA Director: David Goujon, AIA
UT Liaison: Charlton Lewis
UT Student Liaison: Brooklynn Cnare, AIAS (Spring); Lana Pei Liang, AIAS (Summer, Fall)
NOMA Liaison: Ray Santana-Linares, Assoc. AIA
Public Members: Laura Bryant, Janki DePalma, Whitney Knight
At Large Members: Mikel Bennett, AIA; George Blume, AIA; Donna Carter, FAIA; Milton Hime, AIA; Bryan Jones, AIA; Lisa Storer, Assoc. AIA; Evan Taniguchi, AIA
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2024 AIA Austin Presidents Award: Bhavani Singal, AIA
Bhavani Singal, AIA, received the AIA Austin Presidents Award from 2024 President Sophia Razzaque, AIA, at the Holiday Party on December 11. This award honors her outstanding service to AIA Austin, including roles as Board Director, Women in Architecture Committee member, Advocacy Committee chair, and leader of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (JEDI) committee. As JEDI chair, she advanced initiatives to document Board demographics and organized impactful programs to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within AIA Austin and the broader community.
Bhavani is the founder and principal of Workshop No. 5, leading an award-winning, women-led team dedicated to redefining architectural practices to support work-life balance. She is deeply committed to increasing diversity in the design industry, particularly for women.
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In Memoriam: JuanRaymon Rubio, Assoc. AIA
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed AIA Austin Associate member, JuanRaymon Rubio. JuanRaymon was an integral part of AIA Austin, contributing significantly through his participation in the 2023 Leadership Collective class and his active involvement in the Latinos in Architecture committee. His dedication extended to the arts community, where he co-created the 'Riot' installation for the 2023 Creek Show, a memorial piece reflecting on the Battle of Waller Creek and the destruction of Austin’s natural landscape. His passion, creativity, and commitment to advocacy have left an indelible mark on our organization and the broader Austin community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. You may find more details on JuanRaymon’s life, and details on services, here.
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Sign Up Now! Architects Day at the Capitol February 11-12
Join us February 11-12, 2025 in Austin for Architects Day during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. We will discuss the policy issues facing Texas architects and offer informative training for follow up meetings with your elected delegation. You will have the opportunity to speak with legislators at our Evening Reception on the 11th and meet with several legislative offices to discuss TxA legislative priorities and topics important to the industry on the 12th. This is a critical opportunity that only comes around once every two years, and we need you to advocate for architecture and architects in Texas. INFO/RSVP>>
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Donna D. Carter WiA/Design Austin Scholarship 2025
Open through February 3, 2025
The Donna D. Carter AIA Austin Women in Architecture (WiA) and Design Austin (DA) Scholarship is positioned to support increased diversity in the architecture profession within the greater Austin community. In doing so, this scholarship is intended to highlight the achievements and future ambitions of a minority female, or minority non-binary, student in the professional undergraduate or graduate architecture program pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin.
LEARN MORE AND APPLY>>
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Open Call: PORCH, the 2025 United States Pavilion at the 19th Venice Biennale Architettura
Deadline January 17
The Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, University of Arkansas, together with DesignConnects and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, co-commissioners of the 2025 United States Pavilion for the 19th International Biennale Architettura, are launching an Open Call for Participation for PORCH: An Architecture of Generosity, an exhibition representing contemporary American architecture and design with an emphasis on civic engagement, community building, and social and environmental resiliency. LEARN MORE AND APPLY>>
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AIA Austin has an online calendar! Please note that meetings may be in-person, on Zoom, or hybrid. See individual meeting notices for information. | | | | |
