A group of architects was honored for contributions to their industry by a national association.
The American Institute of Architects awarded Harrison Fraker, associate AIA and architecture professor at the University of California, the 2014 AIA/Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) the 2014 Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education. Fraker made significant contributions to AIA and ACSA’s educational missions by working to build the knowledgebase of practice, and emphasizing the importance of practice within the academia, according to AIA.
The association also awarded Ivenue Love-Stanley, FAIA, the 2014 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, which honors those who exemplify the profession’s proactive social mandate. Love-Stanley, an advocate for minority inclusion in the architectural profession, helped forge connections between the AIA and the National Organization of Minority Architects.
Fredric Bell, FAIA, was given the 2014 Edward C. Kemper Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the profession and Institute. In the aftermath of 9/11, when he was executive director of the AIA New York chapter, Bell provided support to members who had been directly affected by the destruction and the subsequent economic downturn.
More information about the award recipients is posted on AIA’s website.
