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26-640: Curtis W. Fentress , FAIA, RIBA, of Fentress Architects , was the principal architect of the building, and Ahmadiah Construction was the primary contractor. The tower complements the existing 130-metre-high Arraya Tower housing offices and the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, as well as the upscale Arraya Shopping Mall and the Arraya Ballroom. Construction on the tower began in February 2005, with occupation scheduled for February 2009. As of August 22, 2008,

52-718: A building or structure in Kuwait is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Curtis W. Fentress Curtis Worth Fentress FAIA RIBA (born 1947) is an American architect . He is currently the principal-in-charge of design at Fentress Architects , an international design studio he founded in Denver, Colorado in 1980. Fentress' work on Denver International Airport , Incheon International Airport and his modernization of Los Angeles International Airport have garnered recognition for design excellence and outstanding "airside-to-curbside" traveler experience. In 2023 he

78-467: A constitution and bylaws under the name New York Society of Architects. The name was later changed to the American Institute of Architects at the suggestion of Thomas U. Walter. On April 15, 1857, the members signed the new constitution, having previously filed a certificate of incorporation two days earlier. The following year, the constitution was amended to include the mission of promoting

104-588: A significant contribution to the quality of public architecture." Fentress was inducted into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame by Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce in 2017. In 2022, Fentress designed Terminal C at Orlando International Airport . American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) is a professional organization for architects in

130-643: A survey of 8.6 million international travellers. In May 2008, the City of Los Angeles selected Fentress Architects to modernize Los Angeles International Airport , the fifth busiest airport in the world. Fentress was inducted into the Denver Tourism Hall of Fame in 2009. Fentress designed the Colorado Convention Centre , winner of 18 design awards. Fentress is also the architect for the new Colorado Judicial Centre adjacent to

156-564: Is no national AIA membership category specifically for students, they can join the American Institute of Architecture Students . The AIA's most esteemed recognition is the Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) designation. This honor is awarded to members who have made nationally significant contributions to the profession. Approximately 2% of all members, or slightly more than 2,600 individuals, have been elevated to

182-481: The Clinton Global Initiative . This initiative involved a design contest conducted in partnership with charitable organizations such as Make It Right, SBP , and Architecture for Humanity . The contest focused on single-family housing designs aimed at enhancing the quality, diversity, and resilience of housing in each community. The portfolio of designs, including those from non-winning entries,

208-844: The United States . It is headquartered in Washington, D.C. AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach programs, and collaborates with other stakeholders in the design and construction industries. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) was founded in 1857 in New York City by a group of thirteen architects. The founding members include Charles Babcock , Henry W. Cleaveland , Henry Dudley , Leopold Eidlitz , Edward Gardiner , Richard Morris Hunt , Detlef Lienau , Fred A. Petersen , Jacob Wrey Mould , John Welch , Richard M. Upjohn , and Joseph C. Wells , with Richard Upjohn serving as

234-663: The 2007 Associations Advance America Awards, two of the AIA's public outreach efforts earned the Award of Excellence: The Blueprint for America nationwide community service initiative, and the Sustainability 2030 Toolkit, a resource created to encourage mayors and community leaders to advocate environmentally friendly building design. The national competition was sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives and

260-624: The AIA College of Fellows. Prominent foreign architects may also be elected as Honorary Fellows of the AIA, gaining recognition within the college. The AIA operates under the governance of a board of directors and maintains a staff of nearly 200 employees. While the AIA serves as a national organization, its reach is extended through its 217 local and state chapters. Chapters span the United States and its territories. AIA components also operate in several international locations, including

286-517: The AIA boasted over 300 chapters. In the mid-1960s, a design competition was held to select an architect for a new AIA headquarters located at 1735 New York Avenue , NW, in Washington, D.C. Mitchell Giurgola Architects won the competition but failed to gain approval from the United States Commission of Fine Arts for the design concept. Subsequently, the firm resigned from the commission, and The Architects Collaborative (TAC)

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312-414: The AIA works in collaboration with federal legislators and local governments to improve the design of public spaces, protect infrastructure, and facilitate the development of affordable housing that is accessible to all Americans while ensuring high-quality design standards. In June 2013, the American Institute of Architects unveiled the "Designing Recovery" initiative during CGI America, an annual event of

338-501: The Center for Association Leadership. The AIA recognizes individuals and organizations for outstanding achievements in support of the architecture profession and the AIA. For new and restoration projects anywhere in the world: This award, recognizing architectural design of enduring significance, is conferred on a project that has stood the test of time for 25 to 35 years. The project must have been designed by an architect licensed in

364-583: The National Architectural Accrediting Board. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has a membership of over 98,000 licensed architects and associated professionals. AIA members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct designed to demonstrate commitment to upholding the highest standards in professional practice and dedication. AIA offers membership at five different levels: Many local and state AIA chapters offer student membership categories. While there

390-664: The State Capitol. Fentress has a design portfolio of $ 26 billion architectural projects worldwide. Designs by Fentress have been featured in more than 1,200 national and international articles and books and have been honoured with more than 400 awards and accolades for design excellence and innovation. In 2010, Fentress was given the Thomas Jefferson Award by the American Institute of Architects . The Jefferson Award recognizes Fentress for "a portfolio of accomplishments that evidences great depth while making

416-561: The United Kingdom, Continental Europe, the Middle East, Japan, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Canada. These chapters offer programming and direct services to support AIA members at various stages of their professional careers. AIA monitors legislative and regulatory activities and encourages its members to actively participate in decision-making processes at the federal, state, and local levels. By engaging in community-based programs,

442-550: The artistic, scientific, and practical aspects of architecture, facilitating professional interaction and camaraderie, raising the profession's standing, and uniting architects for the advancement of the field. In the 1860s, architects from other cities began joining the AIA. By the 1880s, chapters had been established in Albany , Baltimore , Boston , Chicago , Cincinnati , Indianapolis , Philadelphia , Rhode Island , San Francisco , St. Louis , and Washington, D.C. As of 2008,

468-399: The first president. They held their inaugural meeting on February 23, 1857, and invited 16 additional architects to join, including Alexander Jackson Davis , Thomas U. Walter , Frederick Clarke Withers , and Calvert Vaux . There were no architectural schools or licensing laws in the United States at the time, allowing anyone to claim to be an architect. By March 10, 1857, they had drafted

494-492: The generation of new ideas and responses. Local components provide support to younger professionals through programs such as the Intern Development Program , Architect Registration Exam preparation courses, and employment referral services. The AIA organizes an annual conference held in late spring or early summer, which attracts the largest gathering of architects worldwide. The AIA attempts to meet

520-409: The needs and interests of the nation's architects and the public by raising public awareness of the value of architecture and the importance of good design. To mark the AIA's 150th anniversary and to showcase how members have helped shape the built environment, the AIA and Harris Interactive released findings from a public poll that asked Americans to name their favorite 150 works of architecture. At

546-403: The tower had been topped out and the superstructure was complete. Exterior cladding, consisting of white marble, green glass and steel rods, was mostly complete. Interior works were well underway and wrapped up in early 2009 in time for the tower's opening. 29°22′34″N 47°59′25″E  /  29.376248°N 47.990406°E  / 29.376248; 47.990406 This article about

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572-616: Was awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree by North Carolina State University . Fentress graduated from North Carolina State University 's College of Design, School of Architecture in 1972. After graduation, Fentress early work was at I.M. Pei and Kohn Pedersen Fox in New York City . Fentress then moved to Denver, Colorado as the Kohn Pedersen Fox 's Project Designer for the Rocky Mountain Headquarters of Amoco in downtown Denver. Denver

598-608: Was chosen as the base for his new firm, C.W. Fentress and Associates with James Henry Bradburn. In 2004, Bradburn retired and in 2007 the firm's name was abbreviated from Fentress Bradburn Architects to Fentress Architects. Today, the firm maintains studios in Denver, Colorado, Los Angeles, California, Washington, D.C. and San Jose, California. Fentress Architects became internationally recognized after designing Denver International Airport (DIA), known for its unique white canvas peaked roof and streamlined "curbside to airside" design. DIA

624-486: Was chosen to redesign the building. Led by TAC principals Norman Fletcher and Howard Elkus, the design was ultimately approved in 1970 and completed in 1973. In 2007, on the organization's 150th anniversary, the building was officially renamed the "American Center for Architecture." It also serves as the home of the American Institute of Architecture Students, the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, and

650-527: Was made available to communities recovering from natural disasters. Dow Building Solutions sponsored the contest, providing a total prize money of $ 30,000. The prize was equally distributed among three winning designs from New Orleans, Louisiana; Joplin, Missouri; and New York City. AIA members actively contribute to their profession and communities by participating in various professional interest areas, ranging from design to regional and urban development. They also engage with professional academies that foster

676-706: Was voted the "Best Airport in North America" for four consecutive years and the fourth "Favourite American Architecture" landmark completed in the last fifteen years, ahead of the Getty Centre , TransAmerica Building and the Guggenheim Museum . Fentress also designed Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea, which was voted the World's Best Airport by Skytrax's 2009 World Airport Awards,

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