AIA Memphis
A Chapter of The American Institute of Architects
 
 
 
2008 AIA Memphis Design Award Winners Image Credits
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AWARD OF MERIT/UNBUILT Project Name: 200 Madison Architect(s) of Record: archimania digital rendering: Paradigm Productions, LLC; AWARD OF MERIT/NEW CONSTRUCTION Project Name: Woodard Residence Architect(s) of Record: archimania Photographer: Jeffrey Jacobs Photography; AWARD OF EXCELLENCE/RENOVATION RESTORATION REHABILITATION Project Name: Siskind Susser Bland Office Architect(s) of Record: Blackledge Architecture Photographer: Jeffrey Jacobs Photography; AWARD OF MERIT/INTERIORS Project Name: Palm Store Rockefeller Center Architect(s) of Record: Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects Photographer: Paul Rivera, archphoto Inc. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE/RENOVATION RESTORATION REHABILITATION Project Name: Park It Here Architect(s) of Record: archimania Photographer: Jeffrey Jacobs Photography; AWARD OF EXCELLENCE/UNBUILT Project Name: Tennessee Concrete Association Architect(s) of Record: archimania
 
 
 
 
Welcome to AIA Memphis Established in 1953, AIA Memphis has served West Tennessee as the local chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) headquartered in Memphis. Members of AIA from across the globe have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. Our local voices join more than 81,000 architects and allied professionals who work together to create a better future by design. Our Mission is to be an effective resource and advocate for our members, and to inspire the creation of a better built environment. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Now and Then: Travel Recollections of Many Years Past a collection of work by architect and artist A.L. Aydelott May 30 - August 7 | open to public SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Architect Alfred Lewis Aydelott, FAIA passed away on Sunday, June 1st in Carmel, CA. He was 92 years old. Known to many as the father of Memphis modernism, Mr. Aydelott designed many notable local buildings including Memphis City Hall, the U.S. Federal Building, the downtown fire department building, Immaculate Conception High School, Sears East Memphis and others. He had an active career with international work and recently had his Pet Company headquarters building in St. Louis placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. Currently a photo exhibit of the Pet Building is on display at Christian Brothers University.  This traveling exhibition, sponsored by Christian Brothers University, will be showing in Memphis at the Beverly and Sam Ross Gallery at CBU May 30 - August 7. The exhibition includes painting and photography by architect Aydelott from his private collection. Directions to the Gallery. For more information, contact AIA Memphis or 525-3818. Francis Gassner Award Honors Jim Lutz  AIA Memphis was proud to honor architect, professor and advocate Jim Lutz with the Francis Gassner Award at the Celebration of Architecture Gala on April 12, 2008. This Award is the highest honor given by the Memphis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects to an architect or member of a related profession for outstanding contributions to the quality of the built environment in Memphis. Jim is currently an assistant professor of architecture at the University of Memphis and over the past 5 years has made an amazing impact on the students and faculty. Not only a dedicated teacher, but also an activist in our community, Jim has done much to change the face of our city and to improve the built environment. Whether through his service on community Boards including UrbanArt Commission, Memphis Heritage and the US Green Building Council Memphis Regional Chapter, or through his countless volunteer service with the AIA Memphis chapter directly as co-organizer of the Discovering Architecture Summer Camp, co-chair of the Design Awards Program, active member of many Architecture Month committees in addition to those above and many more not mentioned, he has always strived to improve our community now and in the future. The Francis Gassner Award was established in 1977 to commemorate an extraordinary architect, Francis P. Gassner, who practiced in Memphis from the Fifties until his death in 1977. To continue his legacy of design excellence, of service to the profession, and of leadership to our community. Candidates are proposed annually by any member of AIA Memphis in good standing for achievements in any of the following categories: Architectural Practice, Design, Education, Government, Industry, Historical Preservation, Literature, Public Service, Research, Science of Construction, Service to the Profession, Urban Design. University of Memphis Architecture Student Awarded 2008 Francis Mah Travel Grant AIA At a reception hosted at one of architect Francis Mah’s first residential designs in Memphis, AIA Memphis Board members, architects, faculty, students and members joined to honor the legacy of Mah’s work and hear from David Mah on the 2008 selected candidate for the Francis Mah Travel Grant. This year’s grant was awarded to Architecture Student Linda Suhajdova whose submission entitled “The effect of Mega Cities: Guiding Healthy Growth of our Communities” outlined plans to work directly with the Mega Cities Project in Mexico providing opportunities for research, community service, and further dialogue upon her return to Memphis following her travels. The Mega Cities Project is a transnational, non-profit network of leaders from government, business, non-profits, grassroots groups, academia and media, dedicated to sharing innovative solutions to the problems they face in common. Since 1987, they have established research/action teams in 21 of the world's largest cities. In remembrance of the life and work of Francis Mah, AIA Memphis annually offers this traveling fellowship funded jointly by the Mah Family and TRO Jung/Brannen, for the purpose of advancing the educational experience of a young prospective Architect. The focus each year is to identify potential future design leaders and encourage further research and exploration in various areas of design study. The Grant may be used for travel anywhere in the world. Due to the generous support of The Mah Family, TRO Jung/Brannen, AIA Memphis and the Architecture Program at the University of Memphis who presented a gift in honor of Jim Lutz, the 2008 Mah Travel Grant was awarded at $3,000. Qualified applicants include: persons employed in the architectural profession, working towards future registration as an architect, and who are Associate Members of AIA Memphis; students enrolled in the architecture program at the University of Memphis who will have completed their third or fourth year by the summer of 2008; students enrolled in the architecture program at Mississippi State who will have completed their fourth or fifth year by the summer of 2008. For more information on this annual Grant, please contact AIA Memphis. Contact Us AIA Memphis 8 South Third Suite 100 Memphis, TN 38103 info@aiamemphis.org 901.525.3818 http://www2.cbu.edu/cbu/Library/Gallery/Map/index.htmmailto:info@aiamemphis.org?subject=Summer%20Campmailto:info@aiamemphis.org?subject=Francis%20Mah%20Travel%20Grantmailto:info@aiamemphis.orgshapeimage_4_link_0shapeimage_4_link_1shapeimage_4_link_2shapeimage_4_link_3
 
In the News
 
Visionary Architect Leaves Impact On Memphis Design
a Daily News feature on Alfred Lewis Aydelott
 
Design Shop
a Memphis Flyer  feature on the Memphis Regional Design Center
 
Architectural Design Honors
a Commercial Appeal feature on AIA Memphis Design Awards
 
American Institute of Architects pushes sustainable Buildings
a Commercial Appeal feature on AIA Memphis
 
 
 
 
May 30 - August 7
Now and Then: Exhibit of Works by A.L. Aydelott
Sam Ross Gallery at CBU
 
July 16 - July 18 / Convention
July 19 / ARE Sessions
AIA TN Annual Convention & Product Expo
Co-Sponsored by AIA Tennessee and Belgard
Downtown Hilton Hotel/Nashville
Free registration for Associates.
Hotel Reservation Deadline:
June 23
 
Thursday, August 7, 2008 |
11:30 am
Tennessee Sustainable Design Guidelines for State Projects
featured presenter Mike Fitts, FAIA, Tennessee State Architect
 
Friday, August 8, 2008 |
8:00 am - 11:30 am
Designing and Detailing Masonry Wall Systems

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