AIA Names the 2019 College of Fellows Class

The American Institute of Architects announced the names of 115 new members of College of Fellows for 2019 today. The College of Fellows is the highest rank in the Institute's membership and is only awarded to those who have demonstrated a "standard of excellence" and have made significant contributions to the profession of architecture and society, according to the Institute.

To qualify for the distinction, candidates must have at least 10 years of AIA membership and have demonstrated one of the following:

Promoted 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.

The Honorary Fellows of the Institute—which recognizes international architects for their "exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society on an international level"—also named nine new members. They are Istanbul-based Emre Arolat; Lima, Peru–based Sandra Barclay; Madrid-based Alberto Campo Baeza; Rotterdam, Netherlands–based Nathalie de Vries and Jacob van Rijs; Little Chalfont, U.K.–based Jane Duncan; London-based Amanda Levete; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia–based Esa Mohamed and Pei Ing Tan.

The New Members of the College of Fellows