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IAKC April Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 13 days ago
Dear Interior Architecture Knowledge Community Members, As we step into this season of renewal and growth, we are excited about the momentum the IAKC has seen in recent months and look forward to the upcoming initiatives planned as we head into spring ...
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April Member Spotlight: Dane Rausch, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 14 days ago
Having grown up in rural Wisconsin, surrounded by farmland, Dane Rausch, AIA became keenly aware of the spatial changes that occurred with the seasons. He experienced vast open fields covered in snow, replaced by row upon row of budding crops that continued ...
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March Member Spotlight: Bob Dillon, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 03-03-2025
Hello. My name is Bob Dillon, and I am a registered architect and the Quality Assurance Director for Vocon Architects New York City office. The thing I like about my job is that it allows me the opportunity to share my three decades of professional ...
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IAKC March Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 03-03-2025
Dear AIA Members, February was a productive month for the Interior Architecture Knowledge Community (IAKC). Thanks so much for your active participation, our town hall session encouraged us to continue our activities. We also appreciate the opportunities ...
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February Member Spotlight: Andrea Simpson, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 02-04-2025
Growing up in a military family, Andrea Simpson, AIA developed the ability to adapt to various environments, a skill that has defined her professional journey. From earning her architecture degree at Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning ...
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IAKC January Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 01-13-2025
Dear Fellow AIA Members, Welcome to the world of the Interior Architecture Knowledge Community (IAKC)! Many of us naturally gravitate towards interiors because architecture is fundamentally about creating spaces for people. Interior architecture plays ...
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Joint IAKC/DFA October Webinar Recap

By Alison Karfeld posted 11-12-2024
By Bob Dillon, AIA On Tuesday September 24 th , the AIA Interior Architecture Knowledge Community and the AIA Design for Aging Knowledge Community co-hosted a webinar focused on the Living Out community in Palm Springs, California. Living Out ...
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An interview with Meryati Johari Blackwell

By Steven A. Kordalski FAIA Member Emeritus posted 01-18-2022
Meryati Johari Blackwell, AlA, ASID, LEED AP, brings over 25 years of experience to her role at Marlon Blackwell Architects where she serves as co-principal and director of interiors. She acts as an anchor for the firm, working alongside Marlon to thoughtfully ...
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An interview with Suzanne Tick

By Steven A. Kordalski FAIA Member Emeritus posted 04-07-2021
Suzanne Tick is the founder of Suzanne Tick Inc. specializing in materials, brand strategy and design development for commercial and residential interiors. She is known for her intelligent and enthusiastic approach to design in evolving markets, as ...
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Challenges and opportunities for architecture and design in the construction industry

By Steven A. Kordalski FAIA Member Emeritus posted 03-11-2021
As giving up is not in Mogens’ books, at 71 he launched a Digital Interior Construction company called Falkbuilt . Falkbuilt’s Digital Component Construction combines proven interior construction methods with next-generation technology to build beautiful, ...
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An interview with Nila R. Leiserowitz

By Steven A. Kordalski FAIA Member Emeritus posted 01-29-2021
Nila R. Leiserowitz is a builder and entrepreneur—a pillar of both the design and business communities. For more than 40 years, at global companies like Gensler and Perkins+Will, she has championed mentorship initiatives, spearheaded talent development ...
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An interview with Blair Kamin

By Dave LLOYD Robar AIA posted 12-07-2020
Blair Kamin has been the Chicago Tribune's architecture critic since 1992. A graduate of Amherst College and the Yale School of Architecture, he was a fellow at Harvard's Nieman Foundation for Journalism. Kamin lectures widely and appears on television ...
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An interview with Luanne Carleton, AIA

By Susan Brain AIA posted 03-13-2019
With over 30 years of industry experience, Luanne serves as a Creative Managing Director for the Retail + Mixed-Use Destinations studio. She has been with Nelson for 12 years working with world-class brands including, Hilton, Spotify, Lotte, Isaac Wiles, ...
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Guide for mid century modern

By Katy Brut posted 12-13-2018
Mid-century modern (mid-century modern) has become the main interior trend of 2016. This elegant, recognizable style was formed in the 50s of the last century at the junction of , constructivism, American and other areas based on the principles of simplicity ...
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How to make your smart home really smart

By Katy Brut posted 11-08-2018
One of the most interesting moments in creating a smart home is scenarios. Settings can be very diverse, here everything depends only on your personal preferences, wishes and imagination, and, of course, on the connected modules. For example, on weekdays ...
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An Interview with Clarence Kwan, AIA

By Susan Brain AIA posted 06-18-2018
by Susan Brain, AIA | Perkins+Will Congratulations Clarence on being elected 2018 Chair of AIA National’s Interior Architecture Knowledge Community Advisory Group! I understand you’ve been involved in the field of Interior Architecture and with ...
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Interviews!

By Brian D. McLaren posted 12-31-2017
An Interview with Luanne Carleton, AIA Meet Luanne Carleton, AIA, the 2019 chair of the Interior Architecture Knowledge Community. With over 30 years of industry experience, Luanne serves as a Creative Managing Director for the Retail + Mixed-Use Destinations ...
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Get involved in IA leadership

By Brian D. McLaren posted 12-31-2017
General information and expectations As an AIA Knowledge Community, IAKC is committed to advancing the practice of Interior Architecture by providing its membership with resources to elevate their professional practice and design excellence. IAKC serves ...
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Research and Resources

By Brian D. McLaren posted 12-31-2017
Archi Times & A+I Monthly publication from Pakistan, covering the current news, events and latest happenings in the field. Architect's Newspaper Source of information on the latest projects and commissions, unfolding politics and debate, current ...
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History of the Interior Architecture Knowledge Community

By Brian D. McLaren posted 12-31-2017
By Aphrodite Knoop, Editor-Writer The perception of interiors practice has changed over the past 30 years, reflecting the evolution of the profession of architecture as a whole. In a recent interview, William L. Pulgram, FAIA, first chair of the Interior ...
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