Earlier today, our team participated in the Center For Architecture’s Discover Architecture Program for the fourth year in a row. This year, Director Tanya Gershon and Junior Architectural Designer Kristy Cho delved into their personal stories and recalled the distinct paths that led them to a career in architecture. This set the foundation for a discussion with students on how they can transform their interests and passions into a rewarding career. Tanya and Kristy shared advice on how to explore personal interests at the high school level, tips for architecture school, and ways to build experience that can help set the stage for a fulfilling career. We continue to be inspired by the energy and excitement of high school students who are curious about architecture and passionate about their futures. Thank you, CFA, and all the students who participated!
Join Scott on June 19th in Atlanta for a presentation at ARCHITECT magazine‘s Breakthrough Series. Scott and his colleague, Dennis Shelden, will be discussing new initiatives at Georgia Tech School of Architecture to research the spectrum of possibilities for the future of practice; to prepare emerging architects for the next generation of careers; and to engage the local and regional professional, technology, and entrepreneurship communities to establish Atlanta and beyond as an innovation hub of design practice.
We are proud to announce that Karen will be honored at this year’s Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation Leadership Awards Gala. The Oculus Award is given to an individual who demonstrates significant leadership in teaching and research, enhancing and furthering understanding of gender issues in architecture and related fields. Please visit gala.bwaf.org to find tickets and learn more about the great work of The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation.
Karen Fairbanks joined the AIA New York Chapter’s 2017 Board of Directors as Director for Educational Affairs. She previously served on the Scholarship Committee and as Co-Chair of the NYC AIA Design Awards Committee. A full list of this year’s Board can be found here.