Join Us for AIA Grand Rapids’ Inaugural Design Day of Service
Connecting design professionals with community projects to make a lasting impact. What if one conversation could help transform a community project? On Friday, October 16, AIA Grand Rapids is proud to launch its inaugural Design Day of Service—a community-focused event that brings together volunteer design professionals and local residents, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations for a day […]
AIA Grand Rapids is Proud to Present the 2026 Honor Awards Program
This year’s event will be held on Thursday, October 8th at the GLC Live at 20 Monroe. Submissions should be sent to AIA Grand Rapids. Entry Fees are listed under each category in the Call for Entries. You may pay by Credit Card on Zeffy. Show the Jury your commitment to Design Excellence. Every year, jurors reward submissions that best tell the story of a project, […]
Endowing Architecture’s Future Landscape —MAF|AIAGR Scholarship Fundraiser
Join MAF at a special event to support the next generation through the AIA Grand Rapids Student Scholarship Endowment! The Michigan Architectural Foundation and AIA Grand Rapids are excited to announce “Endowing Architecture’s Future Landscape,” an event to support the AIA Grand Rapids Student Scholarship Endowment Fund. The event will take place on May 27, 2026 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Cook […]
Michael Perry FAIA, DIAD, Elevated to AIA College of Fellows
AIA Grand Rapids is proud to announce that Michael Perry, FAIA, DIAD, of Progressive Companies, has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows, the highest honor in the AIA. AIA Fellows are recognized for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Founded in 1952, the AIA College of […]
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 […]
2025 Impact Award: Ana Lapinski
Ana Lapinski is a Senior Project Architect with over 15 years of experience in architectural design, building science, and technical coordination. She grew up in Monterrey, Mexico, where she completed her architectural and civil engineering education before earning a master’s degree in structural engineering from Penn State University.
2025 Interior Architecture Award: East Kentwood High School Culinary Arts
Award: 2025 Interior Architecture AwardProject: East Kentwood High School Culinary Arts, Kentwood, MI Architect: GMBOwner: Kentwood Public SchoolsConstruction Firm: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. Project Description As part of Kentwood Public Schools’ 2021 bond, the new culinary arts center transforms a 1970s kitchen into a state-of-the-art instructional hub. The addition supports over 600 students annually with industry-relevant learning […]
2025 Small Commercial Design Award: Temple Emanuel
Award: 2025 Small Commercial Design AwardProject: Temple Emanuel, Grand Rapids, MI Architect: Integrated ArchitectureOwner: Temple EmanuelConstruction Firm: Erhardt Construction Project Description The renovation and addition to Temple Emanuel thoughtfully honors its 1954 modernist roots while preparing the synagogue for future generations. Designed by Erich Mendelsohn, one of only four synagogues he completed in the U.S., […]