March 1, 2021

AIA names five Seattle members as 2021 fellows

Lagerberg

Mohler

Loynd

Kim

Court

The American Institute of Architects elevated 102 people, including five members of the Seattle chapter, to its College of Fellows for making significant contributions to the profession.

The five are Brian Court of The Miller Hull Partnership, Grace H. Kim of Schemata Workshop, Erica J. Loynd of DLR Group, Richard E. Mohler of the University of Washington Department of Architecture and Eric S. Lagerberg. They were nominated for the honor by the Seattle chapter.

In a press release, the American Institute of Architects said the fellowship program was developed to elevate architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Prospective candidates must have at least 10 years of AIA membership and demonstrated influence in at least one of the following areas:

• Elevated the aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession;

• Promoted the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education, training or practice;

• Coordinated the building industry and the profession of architecture through leadership in the AIA or other related professional organizations; or

• Advanced the living standards of people through an improved environment.

For a list of all the 2021 fellows, go to https://tinyurl.com/pwu4urz7.

Fellows are selected by a seven member jury of fellows. This year's jury included chair Nancy Rogo Trainer of Drexel University; Mary Johnston of Johnston Architects; Rebecca Lewis of DSGW Architects; Steven Spurlock of Quinn Evans Architects; RK Stewart of RK Stewart Consultants; Allison Williams of AGWms_studio; and Anna Wu of the University of North Carolina.