AIA Grand Rapids Announces 2026 Board of Directors
AIA Grand Rapids is pleased to announce its Board of Directors and Chapter Leadership for the 2026 term, welcoming a mix of returning leaders and new voices from across West Michigan’s architecture, engineering, and construction community. Doug Campbell, AIA, of Whitewater Design has been elected President for 2026. He will be joined by John Den […]
Announcing the AIA Grand Rapids 2026 Student Scholarship Program in Partnership with the Michigan Architectural Foundation
Are you a student enrolled in architecture school? Are you interested with assistance in making your architectural education more affordable? Would you like to be recognized for your academic efforts and your promise as a rising architectural professional? The AIA Grand Rapids 2026 Student Endowed Scholarship Program in partnership with the Michigan Architectural Foundation application period is now open! […]
AIA Grand Rapids 2026 Board of Directors Election
At the AIA Grand Rapids Annual Business meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, our Open Nominations Period was closed, per our Bylaws, with Nominations from the floor. Our Election Period is now open. We urge all AIAGR Members to Vote in the upcoming Election. Please take a moment to review the candidates and vote upon […]
Empowering Our Members: AIA Grand Rapids Membership Leadership Grants
At AIA Grand Rapids, we’re committed to empowering our members to grow, lead, and shape the future of architecture. That’s why we’re proud to offer the AIA Grand Rapids Membership Leadership Grant — a program designed to support our members in advancing their professional development, leadership skills, and career goals. Over the past few years, […]
KCAD Awards 2025 AIA Medal for Academic Excellence
The NAAB Master of Architecture (MArch) degree program at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University has awarded their 2025 AIA Medal for Academic Excellence to Brendan Hutchings in recognition of extraordinary academic achievement. For more than a century, AIA has provided a medal of excellence to the top graduating students in […]
AIA Grand Rapids Names 2025 Scholarship Recipients
In partnership with the Michigan Architectural Foundation, AIA Grand Rapids has selected two Emerging Professionals as Recipients to receive its annual Student Scholarship to assist in continuing their Architectural Educations. Brittany Bardman and Madison Morris have both been named as 2025 AIA Grand Rapids Scholarship Recipients. Scholarship Winners exhibited impressive academic achievement, outstanding leadership skills, strong commitment to architecture, […]
Save the Date — AIA Grand Rapids 2025 Honor Awards Celebration
Thursday, October 16, 2025GLC Live at 20 Monroe | 11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI Let’s come together to celebrate design excellence and the architects shaping the future of West Michigan. The AIA Grand Rapids Honor Awards Celebration returns this fall—recognizing the people and projects transforming our communities through the power of architecture. This […]
Building Leadership Through Community Engagement — AIA Grand Rapids Sponsors CKLDP Session
AIA Grand Rapids is proud to have sponsored the second session of AIA Detroit’s 2025 Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP), titled “Engaging Your Community.” Led by AIA Grand Rapids member Cassandra Dudlo and Tian Li, the session was made possible through the AIA Grand Rapids Member Leadership Grant Program, which supports professional development opportunities […]
Rain? What Rain? The 2025 AIA Grand Rapids Scholarship Golf Outing Brought the Sunshine Anyway!
Who says a few clouds can dull the fun? The 2025 AIA Grand Rapids Scholarship Golf Outing was an absolute hit — rain in the forecast, but pure sunshine in the vibes! From that first swing to the last snack stop, we served up serious fun, community spirit, and a whole lot of heart on […]
AIA Grand Rapids Hosts Inaugural Trivia on Tap!
Last week AIA Grand Rapids hosted our inaugural Trivia on Tap, a fun night of trivia, conversation, and craft beer to connect young professionals across the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. We had a great turnout, multiple trivia winners, and a beautiful evening on the Founders Brewing Co. Patio! Thank you to our amazing sponsors […]