AIA RHODE ISLANDNewsletter of AIARI, the largest chapter of the AIA in the union’s smallest state.

Rhode Island Looks UpAIA Rhode Island is proud to have supported the inaugural Doors Open RI Festival in Providence this past September. The free citywide open house welcomed over 4,000 visitors behind-the-scenes of 24 places of architectural, cultural, and historical significance. Curious visitors ventured inside the brightly colored Box Office, the attic of City Hall, drill hall of the vacant Cranston St. Armory, and several other architectural gems. Each location

was activated with special programming and interpretation made available to visitors without tickets or reservations.

“AIAri has a long history of supporting programs that connect the public to our local architecture, and your generous support of our Festival was no exception,” said Doors Open RI Director Caroline Stevens. “As a free, public event, partnering with AIAri was

critical to the success of this program.” AIA funding support of the Festival was in keeping with AIA National’s “Look Up” campaign, #IlookUp.

The Festival was well-received by participating sites and visitors alike. Survey results show that 4,000 people made a total of over 20,000 individual site visits to participating locations. 92% of attendees rated the Festival

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AIA Rhode Island ~ The American Institute of Architects

Chapter BulletinDECEMBER 2017

aia-ri.org

NE Representatives to the AIA Strategic CouncilRichard T. Connell, AIAJudy Johnson, AIA

Past-President Christen M. Robbins, AIA

Executive DirectorJennifer Zolkos

Chapter Bulletin

Communications CommitteeJonathan M. Taylor, AIA - EditorEric N. Zuena, AIAChristen M. Robbins, AIAJennifer Space, Assoc. AIAJennifer Zolkos

PrinterThe Color Company Providence, RI

This is the premiere issue of the AIA Rhode Island Chapter Bulletin. In 2018 it will be published twice. It is a product of the Communications Committee, which is open to all members.

Direct submissions to communications@aia-ri.org. Submissions may be edited for content, length, or any other reason the editor deems appropriate.

2017 Board of Directors

PresidentJennifer Space, Assoc. AIA

Vice President/ President-electEric N. Zuena, AIA

SecretaryJonathan M. Taylor, AIA

TreasurerCecelia Hallahan, AIA

DirectorsJulie Jancewicz Bartlett, AIAEd Bourget, AIATimothy Kennedy, AIADaniel A. Kwasniewski, AIA1 - Vacant

Emerging Professionals Mallory Demty, AIA

RISDManuel Cordero, AIA Student Affiliate – vacant

Roger Williams University Stephen White, AIAStudent Affiliate – vacant

Public MemberVacant

5:30 pm - Event Begins (Open Bar) ~ 6:00 pm - Annual Meeting

Design Awards Categories • Residential

• Educational / Institutional

• Commercial / Industrial

• Renovation / Historic Preservation

• Adaptive Reuse / Renovation

• Civic / Infrastructure

• Interiors

• Unbuilt

• People’s Choice

2017 Design Awards Jury• Select members from AIA San Fernando Valley, CA• Jen Space, Assoc. AIA (AIA Rhode Island Board

Liaison)

2017 Design Awards Committee• Julie Bartlett, AIA• Ed Bourget, AIA• Mallory Demty, AIA• Timothy Kennedy, AIA• Christen M. Robbins, AIA• Jen Space, Assoc. AIA

2017 Annual Report: Board of Directors – Jennifer Space, Assoc. AIA

2017 Annual Report: Financial – Cecelia Hallahan, AIA

Recognition of 2017 Board & members completing terms• 2016-2017 - Treasurer - Cecelia Hallahan, AIA• 2016 President/2017 Past-President - Christen Robbins, AIA• 2007-2017 Executive Director – Jen Zolkos

Introduction of incoming Executive Director - Caroline Stevens

Election of candidates to join 2018 Board of Directors• See adjacent list of nominees.

Introduction of 2018 Board of Directors• Results of election• Also, see adjacent list of members continuing through 2018

Recognition of New Architects

2017 Scholarship Recipients• David Amdie, RISD AIAri Scholarship• Wei Chun Cheng, RISD Norton Salk Scholarship • Luigini Luc, RWU, DF Pray Scholarship• Nicholas Marques, RWU AIAri Scholarship

Morse Stone Fellowship – Introduction of, and Inaugural recipients• See page 6 for list of inductees.

New Business

Group Photos• Chapter photo• Morse Stone Fellows• Board Photos 2017 and 2018

7:30 pm - Design Awards Presentation ~ 10:00 pm - Event concludes

Thursday, December 7, 2017 Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, Providence

Annual Meeting & Design Awards

Design Awards CelebrationNew Architects, since the December 2016 Chapter Meeting:• Joseph Robert Combs• Matthew Christopher • Philip Joseph Derby, AIA• Alexandra Lerner, AIA• Erin Wood • Yasmin Vobis • Stephanie Suzanne Metz • Cara Elisabeth Liberatore • Rudy Kyle Caron • Christopher J. Ryan, AIA• Joel Edward VanderWeele

New Architects2018 Vice President/President-elect• Daniel A. Kwasniewski, AIA

2018-2019 Treasurer• Timothy Kennedy, AIA

2018-2019 At-large Directors:• Mallory Demty, AIA• Paul Hauser, AIA• Cara Pomeranz, AIA

2018-2019 EP Director• Kaitlin DeGregorio, Assoc. AIA

Candidate Bios are on the Chapter web site.

Slate of Candidates

President – Eric Zuena, AIA

Secretary – Jonathan Taylor, AIA

At-large Directors • Julie Bartlett, AIA• Ed Bourget, AIA

RISD Liaison – Manuel Cordero, AIA

RWU Liaison – Stephen White, AIA

Public Member – Conor MacDonald – DesignRI

Past President – Jennifer Space, Assoc. AIA

Executive Director - Caroline Stevens

2018 Board of Directors

Chapter Meeting Agenda

P.O. Box 9325, Providence, RI 02940

Executive Director = caroline@aia-ri.org

President = president@aia-ri.org

Secretary = secretary@aia-ri.org

Treasurer = treasurer@aia-ri.org

Communications = communications@aia-ri.org

Event RSVP = RSVP@aia-ri.org

Annual Meeting & Design Awards

2018 BudgetThe 2018 Chapter Budget isn’t finalized, but will be discussed at the next Board meeting on Tuesday, 12/12.

Members are always welcome at Board meetings. Dates/times and locations are posted on the AIA Events Calendar of the web site.

2018 CommitteesJoin a CommitteeThe Committee list for 2018 isn’t finalized, but if you have an interest in getting more involved, the chapter’s committees are an excellent opportunity.

Anticipated committees for 2018 include:• Communications Committee • Design Awards Committee• Education/ Events Committee• Emerging Professionals Committee• Membership Committee• Committee on Practice

If you have interest in serving on a committee, please speak with a Board member, or the Executive Director.

You can also attend Chapter committee meetings; any member is always welcome. Dates/times and locations are posted on the AIA Events Calendar of the web site.

Committee ChargesAll committees are assigned charges by the Board of Directors. The list of charges are listed in an appendix of the Chapter Bylaws, which is a resource document found on the chapter web site. If you have an interest in seeing what a committee is working on, this document is a few short keyboard/mouse clicks away.

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On October 12th the Emerging Professionals Committee hosted a tour of the newly opened WaterFire Arts Center. The project by DBVW Architects with General Contractors TRAC Builders made for an enjoyable evening of networking and continuing education (1 HSW CEU included). Attendees learned about the renovation from Architect Douglas Brown, AIA, TRAC VP Nelson Ferreira, and Barnaby Evans before and during a tour of the facility. A networking social hour ensued following the tour.

Note: Corporate Affiliates are listed on the Chapter web site.

The WaterFire Arts Center is a celebration and continuation of community art started by Barnaby Evans in 1994, and is housed in the former US Rubber Company facility located at 475 Valley Street in Providence. The space is home to WaterFire Providence’s executive offices, a gift shop, and rental space for exhibitions, performances and other events.

The Emerging Professional’s Committee is always looking for progress and/or newly completed projects by members to showcase and tour. If you have a project you would like to show to members, please let the Chapter’s Executive Director or Emerging Professionals Direction know!

2017 Individual Chapter MembersFellows• James F. Estes, FAIA• Kenneth J. Filarski, FAIA• Gary L. Graham, FAIA• William L. Kite Jr., FAIA• Frank Joseph Mruk III, FAIA• Friedrich St. Florian, FAIA

Architect Members• J. M. Abbott, AIA• Edgar G. Adams Jr., AIA• Zane J. Anderson, AIA• David S.R. Andreozzi, AIA• Eric Russell Army, AIA• Paul Enrik Attemann, AIA• Kyle A. Bamrick, AIA• Andrea T. Baranyk, AIA• Christopher Nikolaus Bardt, AIA• James Barnes, AIA• William Milo Barnum, AIA• Kathleen Bartels, AIA• Julie A. Bartlett, AIA• Shahin Barzin, AIA• William T. Beatrice, AIA• Jonathan F. Bell, AIA• George A. Bennett Jr., AIA• David Berryman, AIA• James S. Blink, AIA• Pierson W. Booher, AIA• Edward R. Bourget, AIA• Jean M. Brammer, AIA• Virginia L. Branch, AIA• Edward G. Breakell, AIA• Mary D. Brewster, AIA• William A. Briggs, AIA• Douglas L. Brown, AIA• William Lyle Burgin, AIA• George S. Burman Esq., AIA• Abigail Campbell-King, AIA• Ross S. Cann, AIA, LEED AP• Domenic Carbone, AIA• Lisa Carlisle, AIA• James R. Carlson, AIA• Peter G. Case, AIA• Paul A. Castellone, AIA• Eric Chancellor, AIA• Jeffrey A. Chmura, AIA• Pamela E. Choi Redfern, AIA• Edward S. Cifune, AIA• Joseph A. Cirillo, AIA• Matthew A. Clemence, AIA• John R. Comeau, AIA• Patrick M. Connors, AIA• Manuel Cordero-Alvarado, AIA• Thomas H. Cousineau, AIA• Erin M. Cox, AIA• Jessica S. Coyle, AIA• Collette A. Creppell, AIA• George N. Cucitrone Jr., AIA• Gail H. Cyr, AIA• Dr. Joseph P. da Silva, AIA• Keith R. Davignon, AIA• Cornelis J. de Boer, AIA• Elizabeth A. Debs, AIA• Mallory M. Demty, AIA

• David L. DeQuattro, AIA• Philip J. Derby, AIA• Peter M. DeSimone, AIA• Mario Di Benedetto, AIA• Francis P. Di Gregorio, AIA• Tracey E. Dillon, AIA• Ronald F. DiMauro, AIA• Anjali Dole, AIA• Tracey A. Donnelly, AIA• Andrew G. Ellis, AIA• R. Drayton Fair, AIA• Joseph D. Falcone, AIA• Mohamad Farzan, AIA, RIBA• Barbara Feibelman, AIA• Elizabeth L. Feliciano, AIA• Aaron Forrest, AIA• Anthony M. Frausto-Robledo, AIA• Colin R. Gadoury, AIA• Eugene J. Galli, AIA• Stuart G. Galloway, AIA• Albert Garcia, AIA• Glenn R. Gardiner, AIA• Kristina D. Gelnett, AIA• Stephen Gentile, AIA• Cynthia L. Gerlach, AIA• Nathaniel J. Ginsburg, AIA• Joseph A. Giorgi, AIA• Lyman B. Goff, AIA• Daniel J. Grady, AIA• Sean M. Greene, AIA• Stephen L. Greenleaf, AIA• Lichen E. Grewer, AIA• John K. Grosvenor, AIA• Helene G.S. Grosvenor, AIA• Jason T. Grover, AIA• Cecelia E. Hallahan, AIA• Mark A. Hallee, AIA• Mark J. Hanchar, AIA• David P. Hanrahan, AIA• Paul M. Hauser, AIA• Lynne M. Heinzmann, AIA• Christopher J. Henderson, AIA• Daniel Herchenroether, AIA• Peter Y. Hess, AIA• J. F. Hogan, AIA• Karen M. Hughes, AIA• Jason C. Iacobucci, AIA• Wayne J. Jacques, AIA• George J. Jezierny, AIA• Douglas Paul Kallfelz, AIA• Frank C. Karpowicz III, AIA• Timothy B. Kennedy, AIA• Mehdi Khosrovani, AIA• Ruth Kositsky, AIA• Laura D. Krekorian, AIA• Karissa E. Kuhns, AIA• Daniel A. Kwasniewski, AIA• Christian J. Ladds, AIA• Jeremy Robert Lake, AIA• Robert H. Lambert, AIA• Gregory Laramie, AIA• Gary M. Lepore, AIA• Alexandra J. Lerner, AIA• Nancy E. Leslie, AIA• Jay J. Litman, AIA• Aimee Goodwin Lombardo, AIA

• Jonathan S. Lowenstein, AIA• Stephen M. Maiorisi, AIA• Americo Mallozzi, AIA• Evanthia C. Maniotes, AIA• Leon Manoukian, AIA• James A. Marshall, AIA• Jason L. Maurer, AIA• Gregory Maxwell, AIA• Christopher S. Mazzier, AIA• Spencer McCombe, AIA• Matthew J. McGeorge, AIA• Christopher W. McMahan, AIA• Paula I. Milan, AIA• Robert Stirling Morris, AIA• Peter Morrison, AIA• Carol A. Nelson, AIA• Joseph L. Nichols, AIA• Daniel F. Nichols, AIA• Joanne O’Connell-Foster, AIA• John C. O’Hearne, AIA• Chester S. Orciuch, AIA• Kenneth G. Orenstein, AIA• James M. Partridge, AIA• Edgar F. Paxson, AIA• Duncan Pendlebury, AIA• Robert L. Pillsbury, AIA• Stephen Pipka, AIA• Jeffrey F. Pivorunas, AIA• Christopher O. Placco, AIA• Jeffrey Porter, AIA• Donald W. Powers, AIA• David R. Prengaman, AIA• Patrick D. Quinlan, AIA• Ricardo L. Quiterio, AIA• John R. Racine, AIA• Sean B. Redfern, AIA• Jonathan A. Rhee, AIA• Hector I. Rios, AIA• Christen M. Robbins, AIA• Kyle W. Robinson, AIA• Barbara Russell-Willett, AIA• Christopher J. Ryan, AIA• Mark Saccoccio, AIA• Robert A. Santaniello, AIA• Rita L. Santilli, AIA• Jarrod Morgan Saraiva, AIA• Sean Locke Schmigle, AIA• John T. Sheridan, AIA• Brian K. Shull, AIA• John A. Simonetti, AIA• David M. Sisson, AIA• Leone N. Smets, AIA• JB Eric Smith, AIA• Miss Ashley E. Sparks, AIA• Gregory D. Spiess, AIA• Jeffrey L. Staats, AIA• Ronald E. Stevenson Jr., AIA• Robert M. Stillings, AIA• Stephen J. Sullivan Jr., AIA• Schane M. Tallardy, AIA• Jonathan M. Taylor, AIA• Alec R. Tesa, AIA• Barbara J. Thornton, AIA• David P. Tidwell, AIA• Adam Titrington, AIA• Damara S. Toohey, AIA• Lawrence P. Trim, AIA• Peter W. Twombly, AIA

• Domenic F. Valente Jr., AIA• Brian L. Valentine, AIA• Richard A. Ventrone Jr., AIA• Michael J. Viveiros, AIA• Christopher R. Waite, AIA• John P. Walsh, AIA• Anthony A. Waring, AIA• Michael Warner, AIA• George H. Warren, AIA• Dana Warren, AIA• Paul F. Weber, AIA• Martha L. Werenfels, AIA• Christine M. West, AIA• Marion Kromm White, AIA• Stephen E. White, AIA• Greg R. Williams, AIA• George B. Willis, AIA• David S. Winsor, AIA• Edward F. Wojcik, AIA• Gregory P. Yalanis, AIA• Andrew Yates, AIA• Wilbur E. Yoder, AIA• Leonard D. Yui, AIA• Edmund A. Zabinski, AIA• Zhiyong Zhang, AIA• Michael S. Zmich, AIA• Eric N. Zuena, AIA• Stephanie R. Zurek, AIA

Associate Members • Neethi R. Abraham, Assoc. AIA• David J. Andrade, Assoc. AIA• Christopher J. Armstrong, Assoc. AIA• Michael R. Arnold, Assoc. AIA• Frederick W. Atherton, Assoc. AIA• Kevin R. Beaulieu, Assoc. AIA• Cory A. Boudreau Jr., Assoc. AIA• Joseph T. Cardella, Assoc. AIA• Jon-Paul Couture, Assoc. AIA• Ashley D’Ambrosio, Assoc. AIA• Harvey C. DeMovick III, Assoc. AIA• Suzanne M. DiSalvo, Assoc. AIA• Joanna Y. Grocott, Assoc. AIA• Yashen Hu, Assoc. AIA• Kaelan J. Hunter, Assoc. AIA• Shawn Johnson, Assoc. AIA• Derrick Lopes, Assoc. AIA• Kathryn F. McManus, Assoc. AIA• Anaezi O. Modu, Assoc. AIA• Rasim Moid, Assoc. AIA• Thomas H. Paterson, Assoc. AIA• Nicolas R. Rioux, Assoc. AIA• David E. Rizzolo, Assoc. AIA• Laura Love Rose, Assoc. AIA• Don M. Sansoucy, Assoc. AIA, PE• Danny Sasseville, Assoc. AIA• Vada Seccareccia, Assoc. AIA• Mark A. Sidla, Assoc. AIA• Matthew C. Silva, Assoc. AIA• Jennifer Space, Assoc. AIA• Mark Philip Tashjian, Assoc. AIA• Melissa M. Terry, Assoc. AIA• Katerine Torres, Assoc. AIA• Mitchell P. Votolato, Assoc. AIA• Carmen L. Warner, Intl. Assoc. AIA• Erica M. Wiggin, Assoc. AIA• Loren R. Witzel, Assoc. AIA

AIA Rhode Island relocated its Providence chapter office this year. With generous support from Roger Williams University, AIA Rhode Island moved with RWU when they left 158 Washington Street for One Empire Street.

The new office is an internal space, adjacent to the entry lobby. This new space provides a location for the Chapter to have small meetings and display member work in the windows to the main lobby, or on a digital message board. AIAri has the opportunity to reserve larger meeting rooms within the RWU campus.

If you would like to reserve the AIAri Headquarters meeting space, please speak with the Executive Director.

AIA Rhode Island New Office

As the end of 2017 approaches, the Chapter also approaches the end of an era of its own.

AIA Rhode Island’s beloved Executive Director, Jennifer Zolkos will be leaving to dedicate more of her time to her family and to pursue new career endeavors.

Since 2007, a decade, Jen has been AIA Rhode Island’s steady guide. She is the person the Board of Directors and Executive Committee turned to, and individual members all turned to with myriad questions, requests and concerns:• Did the Chapter finish all the accreditation

paperwork?• Did we get our CEUs?• How do we contact the registration board?• Do we have everything we need to get this event off the

ground? • Did we get everyone registered and signed up?• Do we have enough allied members?• Can we get these email announcements and invitations

distributed?• Can we get the web site updated?

Over the years, Jen has been the one constant keeping the Chapter together.

The sentiment of the Board and the membership may be best expressed by 2017 Chapter President, Jen Space, Assoc. AIA, “We cannot thank Jen enough for the service she has given us. We will miss her dearly, but we wish her well as she opens the door on a new chapter of her own.”

Jen Zolkos Leaving

The Chapter uses a number of social media platforms to keep in touch with members.• Web site - The Chapter web site www.aia-ri.org should be your

first stop in this list. There are links to all other social media platforms, as well as a member directory, where you can update your firm/address and contact settings.

• LinkedIn - The chapter has two sites, a public profile which you can follow, and a closed group for members only. Please find/link and request to join each.

• Facebook - “AIARhodeIsland” - Please like or follow.

• Twitter: @AIARhodeIsland - Please follow.

• If you want to help with any of these platforms or joining the Communications Committee, please talk with the Executive Director or Secretary.

Stay Informed with Social Media

Tour of WaterFire Arts Center

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The 2017 Green Rhode Island Sustainable Product Showcase took place on May 4, 2017 in the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center.

GreenRI 2017

On March 2nd, the Board of Directors in conjunction with the Membership Committee kicked off the year with the First Annual Billiard’s Night, at Bo’s Bar and Billiards, Warwick, RI. Thanks to our generous sponsors – Advantage Glass, Reflex Lighting, and Sherwin Williams – attending members indulged in multiple games of pool and delicious appetizers.

Billiards Night 2017

Mr. Alpheus C. Morse, FAIAMr. Alfred E. Stone, FAIAMr. Howard Hoppin, FAIAMr. Edward I. Nickerson, FAIAMr. Edmund R. Wilson, FAIAMr. Edward F. Ely, AIAMr. Prescott Orlott Clarke, FAIAMr. Franklin J. H. Sawtelle, FAIAMr. Norman M. Isham, FAIAMr. Eleazer B. Homer, FAIAMr. Wayland T. Robertson, AIAMr. George Frederic Hall, AIAMr. Frederic Ellis Jackson, FAIAMr. John Hutchins Cady, FAIAMr. Robert C. N. Monahan, AIAMr. Walter F. Fontaine, AIAMr. Russell Hobart Shaw, AIAMr. Gorham Henshaw, AIAMr. Albert Harkness, FAIAMr. Wallis Eastburn Howe, FAIAMr. John F. Hogan, AIA

Morse Stone Fellowship

Mr. Edwin Emory Cull, AIAMr. J. Peter Geddes, AIAMr. Lloyd Willington Kent, AIAMr. Samuel Milton Morino, AIAMr. Philip Douglas Creer, FAIAMr. Earle Frederick Prout, AIAMr. Milton Eric Nelson, AIAMr. David Aldrich, AIAMr. Conrad Erikson Green, AIAMr. Rockwell King DuMoulin, FAIAMr. Lloyd Herbert Turoff, AIAMr. Knight Dexter Robinson, AIAMr. Christopher Daniel Dutra, AIAMr. Ira Rakatansky, AIAMr. Lester Joshua Millman, AIAMr. Joseph Angelo Beretta, AIAMr. Raffaele Enla Lamborghini, AIAMr. George John Jezierny, Jr., AIAMr. Charles Edward Bishop, AIAMr. Oresto DiSaia, AIA

Mr. Americo Mallozzi, AIAMr. Wilbur Elmer Yoder, AIAMr. Raymond Anthony DeCesare, AIAMr. Irving Bogle Haynes, FAIAMr. Dana McK. Newbrook, AIAMr. Joseph Edward Blount, AIAMr. Alphonse Mancino, AIAMr. Donald Jerome Prout, AIAMr. Alfred Kozar, AIAMr. Kenneth John Filarski, FAIAMr. Steven L. Lerner, AIAMr. Geoffrey H. Palmer, AIAMr. Richard Rice Long, AIAMr. James R. Carlson, AIAMs. Leone Nell Smets, AIAMr. “Sandy” Irving K. Taylor, AIAMs. Barbara Feibelman, AIAMr. Derek Bradford, AIAMr. Peter Morrison, AIAMr. Gregory Snider, AIAMr. Daniel Peloquin, AIA

Mr. R. Drayton Fair, AIAMr. David R. Prengaman, AIAMr. John K. Grosvenor, AIAMr. Christian J. Ladds, AIAMr. Domenic Carbone Jr., AIAMr. Mohamad Farzan, AIAMs. Martha L. Werenfels, AIAMs. Kathleen Bartels, AIAMr. Thomas H. Cousineau, AIAMr. Stephen E. White, AIAMr. Mark Saccoccio, AIAMr. J. Michael Abbot, AIAMr. Gregory Spiess, AIAMs. Cynthia L. Gerlach, AIAMs. Christine Malecki-West, AIAMr. Michael J. Warner, AIAMr. Douglas Paul Kallfelz, AIAMs. Vada Seccareccia, Assoc. AIAMs. Stephanie R. Zurek, AIAMs. Christen M. Robbins, AIAMs. Jennifer Space, Assoc. AIA

Morse Stone Fellows - 2017 Inaugural Class

In September 2017, the Board created the new Morse Stone Fellowship, named after the Chapter’s first two Presidents Alpheus C. Morse, FAIA, and Alfred E. Stone, FAIA.

The Board felt the contribution of these two architects to the profession and the chapter was of invaluable service during its formative years, and should be celebrated today, in the spirit of fellowship that the AIA was founded to foster.

Similarly the Board felt past officers, especially chapter presidents should be encouraged to continue to promote fellowship and mentorship within the chapter, even after their terms in office conclude. The Board has decided to confer fellowship on all past Chapter Presidents. Furthermore, starting this year, the Board begins a practice of conferring fellowship for Presidents upon completion of their term, and other deserving members.

While a fellowship such as this is new to the Chapter, AIA National has two similar fellowships: the Richard Upjohn (first national AIA President), and the Louise Bethune (first American woman known to have worked as a professional architect). The intent of this fellowship is to model it after it’s national predecessors.

Alpheus C. Morse, FAIA (1818-1893) was a founding member, and the first president of AIA Rhode Island in 1875, serving until 1884.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpheus_C._Morse

Select Work:• Thomas F. Hoppin House, 383 Benefit St., Providence

(1853)• Merchants Bank Building, 20 Westminster St., Providence

(1855–57)• Rogers Hall, Brown University, Providence (1862)• Sayles Hall, Brown University, Providence (1879–81)• Henry T. Beckwith House, 68 Brown St., Providence (1883)

Alfred E. Stone, FAIA (1834-1908) was the second president of AIA Rhode Island in 1884, serving until 1890, and three terms thereafter: 1895-1896, 1899-1900, and 1907-1908.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_E._Stone

Select Work:• Zachariah Allen House, 1 Magee St., Providence (1864) - Now

Brown’s Faculty Club.• Ambrose E. Burnside House, 314 Benefit St., Providence (1866)• Owen Building, 101 Dyer St., Providence (1866, 1877)• Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument (Pedestal), Kennedy Plaza,

Providence (1871)• Elizabeth Building, 100 N. Main St., Providence (1872)• Jerothmul B. Barnaby House, 299 Broadway, Providence (1875)• Providence Union Station, 36 Exchange Ter., Providence (1896)• Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence (1896) -

Opened in 1900

Alpheus C. Morse, FAIA Alfred E. Stone, FAIA

GreenRI promotes companies that produce earth-friendly building materials. This year the event expanded into 3 greenhouses showcasing 59 vendors that represent product interests of the interior design, architecture and landscape architecture community.

Three CEU programs were also held: • “Trace it Back: A Course in

Transparency” presented by 3Form,

• “Living Green Walls” presented by Green Plants for Green Buildings, and

• “Incentives, Assistance and training: demystifying Services to Support your Energy Efficient and High-Performance Site, Buildings and Interiors” presented by Kathleen Arthur of National Grid.

Since 2012, GreenRI has annually been presented by the International Interior Design Association New England Chapter (IIDANE). AIA Rhode Island has co-sponsored the event a total of three times, with 2017 being the 2nd consecutive year. The 2017 event was also co-sponsored by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Planning for the event starts in the Summer of the previous year while representatives of the three organizations (AIA, ASLA and IIDANE) cumulatively work towards the event in the Spring. In addition to finding vendors and CEU programs, the planning committee works together to gather sponsorships and organize a sample collection drop-off for Resources Recycling for RI Education – a non-profit company that helps gather materials for educators to promote creative learning.

All members should anticipate a coming announcement for the 2018 GreenRI date. Members interested in participating on the planning committee should inform a Board member or the Executive Director.

The chapter encouraged our AIA members and Corporate Affiliates to enjoy a night of networking and fun, with a brief chapter presentation. The “Welcome Message” from 2017 Chapter President, Jen Space, Assoc. AIA, was brief, as the event was primarily social. Attendees had an opportunity to “cue” into AIAri’s plans for the year, learn about event/committee participation opportunities, and meet the 2017 Board of Directors.

The Second Annual Billiard’s Night is currently planned for February 2018. Members are cordially invited. An announcement with a specific date will be sent soon.

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The Board is pleased to welcome Caroline Stevens as AIA Rhode Island’s new Executive Director to oversee the operations, financial health and implementation of the Chapter’s programs.

Caroline is passionate about building community and dialogue around the design of our cities, and brings a breadth of experience to her new role. Over the past decade, her work has evolved from leading architectural tours and writing a Chicago-based building blog, to creating innovative place-based public programs in cities across the US. Prior

Caroline Stevens

to moving to Providence, she helped launch and later managed the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s “Open House Chicago,” now one of the largest architecture and urban exploration festivals in the world.

In Providence, she’s best known for her work directing Doors Open RI, a new initiative she founded that organizes local place-based public programs. Through her leadership, Doors Open RI has made its mark on Providence with such events as a funeral for the Fogarty Building and Doors Open RI Festival. Caroline is a recipient of an Embark Fellowship from Brown University, from where she recently graduated with an MA in Public Humanities.

“I’m thrilled by the opportunity to build upon AIA Rhode Island’s legacy of enhancing the quality of our built environment,” Caroline said. “Rhode Island is exceptional for its architectural heritage and unparalleled creativity. Through building partnerships and supporting architectural education, Rhode Island can become a national leader in the design field. It’s this potential that especially excites me as I take on this new role.”

FameIn future issues, a section will be dedicated to member news which can be submitted via a form on the Chapter Web site. This will be your opportunity to share with fellow Chapter members.

News items will be categorized as follows:• People and Firms• New Work• Corporate Affiliate News

Founded in 1875, AIA Rhode Island is a statewide component of the American Institute of Architects, and is the seventh oldest AIA chapter. It is a professional association representing over 200 professionals and 50 affiliate members. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assures the client, the public, and colleagues of an AIA-member architect’s dedication to the highest standards in professional practice. Corporate Affiliate and Allied members include engineers, contractors, owners/clients, public officials, other allied professionals, students, and others interested in design and the built environment.

Doors Open RIvery good or excellent and 94% reported learning something new about a place or piece of Providence history. “Our goal was to give the keys of the city to the people,” said Stevens. “We managed to do just that with the help of many volunteers and amazing partners. We’re thrilled that together we all made a little magic for our residents and tourists visiting Providence.”

The Festival is the signature event of the new Doors Open RI initiative, which organizes place-based public programs throughout the year. Recent events include a funeral for the brutalist Fogarty Building, open house for Sons of Jacob Synagogue and murder mystery at Barnaby’s Castle. The next such Festival in Rhode Island is planned for the fall of 2019, making it a biannual celebration of Rhode Island’s architectural and cultural legacy.

The Festival is part of a movement of free, citywide “Doors Open” and “Open House” events that take place annually in over 50 cities around the world. The Doors Open RI Festival is the first such event in Rhode Island.

Photo by Christian Scully / Design Imaging Studios

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