2019 AIA Rochester January Newsletter

President's Message

First and foremost, thank you for your membership and support for AIA Rochester. It is with great honor and privilege to be serving as President during the chapter's Centennial Year. I'm humbled to be contributing to our historic organization whose reputation is second to none in the state and beyond. Our success at the AIA NYS Honor Awards last year is evidence of that.

Our Chapter's history began in 1919 when The Rochester Society of Architects was formed. This marked the city's first professional organization of architects. Since that time, both the city and our profession have seen dramatic change.

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Jason Streb, AIA

2019 President, AIA Rochester

2019 AIA Rochester Board of Directors

AIA Centennial Update

AIA Rochester Centennial Design Build Competition

The Rochester chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Rochester) is the professional organization for architects in the greater Rochester area. This year marks 100 years since the professional organization began as the Rochester Society of Architects in 1919.

The special centennial events seek to raise the visibility of architects, the professional firms, and the built environment in the Rochester region. We want to reach out to the community to help demonstrate how design matters in our everyday lives.

In that vein, we are proud to host this competition to design and construct a collection of temporary interactive spaces within the City Center of Rochester, NY.

The goal of this competition is to create a series of interactive follies that encourage public engagement and in doing so, highlight the importance of architecture. Participating teams are to build upon a plinth provided by AIA Rochester, in which the design should be evocative of the most easily relatable form of architecture in Western Culture - the gabled house.

Installation CFE
Installation Design Plan

Installation Site Plan

Presentation Board Template

AIA Rochester Welcomes New Members

AIA Rochester would like to welcome the following new members to our chapter!

AIA Members

Brad Humberstone, AIA - LaBella Associates

David Waite, AIA

Associate Members
Blair Benson, Assoc. AIA - CPL
Bridget Carney, Assoc. AIA - Edge Architecture
Nika Farahani, Assoc. AIA - LaBella Associates
Gary Flisnik, Assoc. AIA - Bergmann
Cortland Knopp, Assoc. AIA - PLAN PC

Joseph Moroz, Assoc. AIA - Glasow Simmons
Don Rettberg, Assoc. AIA - SEI Design Group
Robert Steen, Assoc. AIA - LaBella Associates
Shane Todd, Assoc. AIA

Allied Members

Coloring On Canvas - Collavanni McLeod
Rochester Colonial - Kevin Hutton

Terracon - Chuck Guzette

AIA Rochester's NEW website

We hope you have had time to experience the new website. We will be adding new material weekly, so make sure to check it out for new details on our Centennial Celebration, CES programs and more! www.aia.org/rochester

Member Opportunities

AIA Rochester Opportunities Handbook is a guide to getting involved in AIA Rochester. Whether you're looking to get connected, get engaged, or get ahead, there are many opportunities available. READ MORE

2019 Directory/Referral Booklet will be coming out in mid-January. Members will get an email with the link and it will also be posted on our new website.

Bergmann Announcements

Passero Associates Announcements

SWBR Announcements

Featured Article

A look back at eight years of downtown development
By: James Durfee, AIA

Almost eight years ago, the Rochester Business Journal began publishing my column. My goal has been to share stories that speak to Rochester's potential through the lens of a design professional. I have consistently focused on the positive because I believe in the power of design thought to be uplifting.

AIA Rochester - Centennial Instagram Campaign

Our Centennial Instagram project has started! Check it out on Instagram @aiaroc. If you are an AIA Rochester Member Firm, it's not to late to participate. All firms are welcome and encouraged to participate in one of our public advocacy campaigns for 2019! All you need to do is email us 10 images (preferably JPG - 300dpi), include your firm name, provide a short description of each photo, and list the name of the photographer. All images must be of locations in our Rochester region and can be images of buildings, a specific image of a building element, community project, or a firm event. The goal is to promote local architecture firms, local architects and local good design. GET CONNECTED and be part of the movement! Questions, email Linda at [email protected]

Featured Building

Project: Alexander Commons

Architect: PLAN Architectural Studio, PC
Photographer: Carrie Mateosian Photography

In response to the need for safe, affordable housing in the Center City of Rochester, NY, this new 60-unit apartment residence is located on a 1.5-acre urban infill site of a former asphalt surface parking lot. READ MORE

2018 I Look Up Film Challenge Winners Announced

The winners of the 2018 AIA Film Challenge were announced in November. Click here to view all the submissions and learn who the winners are! READ MORE

Classifieds

The AIA Rochester Classifieds include employment opportunities from local firms and items for sale. Click on the link to see all opportunities. READ MORE

Advocating for the Profession

A comprehensive guide to help architects advocate more effectively with their clients. READ MORE

American Institute of Architects - Online Courses

AIA National offers a way for you to attain your CES credits by taking online classes. READ MORE

Did you know the AIA has 21 Knowledge Communities? 21 ways to make an impact. Sustainability, emerging technologies, small business, starting or managing a firm-no matter your interest, there is an AIA Knowledge Community for you. READ MORE

AIA Career Center

AIA Career Center Account Benefits Post jobs online quickly and easily. Search resumes or set up a resume alert to be emailed to you. Manage applications and get valuable reporting information. READ MORE