FSU Awards 2026 AIA Medal for Academic Excellence
In recognition of exceptional academic performance, Lauren Herzog has been awarded the 2026 AIA Medal for Academic Excellence by the NAAB-accredited Master of Architecture (MArch) program at Ferris State University. A West Michigan native, Lauren earned her Master of Architecture from KCAD in May 2026. Throughout her studies, she focused on community-centered design and how […]
AIA Grand Rapids Names 2026 Scholarship Recipients
AIA Grand Rapids, in collaboration with the Michigan Architectural Foundation (MAF), has named Brittany Bardman and Deja Carter as the 2026 AIA Grand Rapids Scholarship Recipients. Both Emerging Professionals were chosen to receive this annual Student Scholarship to help support their ongoing architectural studies. The selection jury honored this year’s awardees for their stellar academic […]
Grab Your Seat! AIA Grand Rapids Honor Awards Celebration Returns October 8
Join Us for an Evening of Celebration and Inspiration Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM | GLC Live at 20 Monroe | Grand Rapids, MI The AIA Grand Rapids 2026 Honor Awards Celebration is happening this fall, and tickets are now on sale! Join AIA Grand Rapids on Thursday, October 8, as we come […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]