Young Architects Award 2024

Informed by her experiences growing up in diverse, industrial communities in eastern New Jersey and northern Egypt, Rachelle Hassan Ain, AIA, investigates the relationships between environmentalism

Committed to social justice and community engagement, Gabriella Bermea, AIA, uses her powerful voice to advocate for a more equitable and just profession. Shaped by life along the U.S.-Mexico border

A true citizen architect, Angela Boersma, AIA, has pursued public office while balancing service and advocacy to advance the profession and community she serves. She pushes the boundaries of what an

A forward-thinking leader and architect, Vicky Chan, AIA, leverages his substantial knowledge to support urban planning, farming, and children’s education. The projects he pursues have made

After watching numerous family members try to navigate the healthcare system, Elizabeth Cox, AIA, has dedicated her career to designing complex healing environments that seek to spark joy in what can

From her early days growing up in rural Washington state, Suni Dillard, AIA, has been strongly connected to nature, education, and community. In the profession she demonstrates time and again that to

A founding principal of Flow Design Architects, Darguin Fortuna, AIA, fosters a culturally diverse architectural ecosystem in which everyone has a voice as they aspire to better the world through

By ensuring the design process includes a wealth of diverse voices, Ryan Gann, AIA, helps elevate and redefine the architect’s role. Through his consulting business, he models a future for the

An architect who brings a future-oriented design to existing buildings and urban spaces, George Gard, AIA, champions reuse as a vital component of the built environment and the profession. Eager to

Widely regarded as an architect of focus and fervor, Andy Goolsby, AIA, searches for architecture and opportunities to shape supportive environments for people to work and learn in community. A leader

A tireless advocate for the next generation of architects, Richie Hands, AIA, has led some of the most impactful programs that support under-represented young people pursuing careers in architecture

Kate Hier, AIA, operates at the intersection of architecture and scientific discovery. Her young career has been dedicated to transformative designs that advance research and healing for the benefit

The career path of Blake Jackson, AIA, has been marked by an entrepreneurial spirit and a dedication to sustainability. His contributions to the profession as a regional and national leader extend far

With curiosity about the possibilities of architecture and a sense of adventure as he pursues them, Wesley Kean, AIA, combines research and design excellence to improve the world around him. Already

Sae Kim, AIA, is recognized for his architectural accomplishments and innovations in the critical arena of sustainability, but, more importantly, he is an inspiration for his fellow emerging

Ryan Kurlbaum, AIA, channels his inclusive and thoughtful leadership to elevate design and inspire others to succeed, informing a brand of architecture that is equally engaging and enduring. Across

The epitome of the type of educator, convener, and leader the profession needs, Bethany Lundell Garver, AIA, forges meaningful connections between the public and the profession. As the dean of

Striving to elevate the profession through programs and projects that inspire future generations of architects, Shawna Mabie, AIA, has blazed her own trail as an architect. She carefully weaves

Megan Martin-Campbell, AIA, believes that architects need to play an active role in the communities they serve, which has been the driving force behind her career. Applying the problem-seeking and

Audrey Maxwell, AIA, aims to advance AIA’s structures and policies as she seeks to transform the future of the profession. With a deep belief in the architect’s social contract, she consistently

An award-winning architect and leader, Melvalean McLemore, AIA, leverages her talents to make her profession and community more inclusive, equitable, and just. Just the 16th Black woman to achieve

Always seeking to elevate the quality of life for the communities she serves, Elissa Morrison, AIA, has distinguished herself as an unparalleled leader and award-winning architect. Her influence has

An architect, researcher, and renowned thought leader, Erin Peavey, AIA, focuses her work on the health and well-being of all people, especially those who reside in vulnerable communities. As a

The rare architect who holds a cross-disciplinary doctorate, Erin Reilly-Sanders, AIA, is a passionate educator who strives to raise awareness about sustainability, visual literacy, and the profession

Whether through travel to other countries and U.S. states or conversing with people in other languages, Carl Sergio, AIA, is always eager to find meaningful ways to connect with others. Driven by the

With the heart of a mother and the spirit of an activist, Amanda Snelson, AIA, treats architecture as an adaptable tool to serve communities and shape a more sustainable and equitable world. Never shy

Matthew Teismann, AIA, emphasizes a new approach to architecture in his commitment to practice-based research. The strategies he has developed over his 17-year career have redefined engagement

With a unique capacity to pull together people and ideas to accelerate change, Laura Wheaton, AIA, is committed to advancing the profession while amplifying the community voices that will help shape a

Growing up, Danny Wicke, AIA, dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player, dedicating countless hours to the court to hone his skills. Today, he uses that drive as an architect focused on

Growing up in Panama City, Latin America’s fastest-growing metropolis, a young Jay Zapata, AIA, was inspired to become an architect as he visited construction sites with his father. His childhood