AIACC Announces Three Council Awards Program Recipients

The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC), has named three Council Awards Program recipients. The recipients for the Firm Award, the Distinguished Practice Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award were announced last week at the board of directors meeting in Los Angeles.

The 2015 Firm Award was presented to Los Angelesbased firm Gruen Associates. The firm is known for supporting and mentoring those who are new to the architecture profession. Their retention of staff speaks well for their value of employees as people, stated a board member.

Krista Becker, FAIA, principal at Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners, was honored with the Distinguished Practice Award, which recognizes significant contributions and accomplishments toward a specific building type or practice area. Becker is known for her contribution in embassy design and is also a guest lecturer at the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los Angeles, Professional Practice in Architecture and Construction Management programs.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Lawrence Scarpa, FAIA, principal of Brooks + Scarpa, for his advancement in the profession and his lasting impact on society. He is a strong candidate who has embraced sustainability and moved the profession forward showing that exceptional and sustainable design do not need to be different, a juror commented.

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AIACC Announces Three Council Awards Program Recipients