One of the keynote speakers at this year’s AIA South Dakota Annual Convention was the incoming national president of the AIA, Illya Azaroff, FAIA. It was a rare pleasure to have such an outstanding member of our profession attend our state convention. Ten years ago, I was appointed to the AIA Strategic Council for a…
A true Champion of architecture inspires individuals, strengthens firms, and leads the profession. Two years ago, James P. Cramer called me out of the blue. He had a uniquely pleasant and methodical speaking cadence, taking care when selecting his words. He invited me to participate in his new Cramer Center for Design and Innovation project he…
Here’s a wrap-up of activities during the final day at the AIA SD 2025 Annual Convention.
Here’s a wrap-up of activities during our first full day at the AIA SD 2025 Annual Convention: Opening Keynote — An Evolving Practice: Substance Architecture — Joshua Hemberger, AIA, LEED AP, and Leah Rudolphi, AIA, Substance Architecture AIA South Dakota 2025 Design Awards juror co-chairs Joshua Hemberger, AIA, LEED AP, and Leah Rudolphi, AIA, presented…
Leah Rudolphi, AIA, is an Associate Principal at Substance Architecture in Des Moines, Iowa, who served as jury co-chair for the 2025 AIA South Dakota Design Awards. Earlier this morning, she presented a Juror Keynote with fellow co-chair and Substance Architecture Associate Principal Joshua Hemberger, AIA, LEED AP, as part of the 2025 AIA SD…
Tonight’s AIA South Dakota Design Awards ceremony kicked off the 2025 Annual Convention with the focus squarely where it belongs: members’ achievements in creativity, problem-solving, and contributions to the field of architecture. The quality across all 22 submittals offered a look at multiple styles and scopes of work. But the night also spotlighted the people…
AIA South Dakota tonight spotlighted the people behind the projects that help shape our state’s landscape. Recipients were announced during the Celebration of Architecture, a kick-off to the 2025 AIA SD Annual Convention in Sioux Falls. The event also unveiled one Honor Award and two Merit Award winners from 22 entries representing the best in…
The entries are in for this year’s Design Awards competition! AIA South Dakota members again are proving their creativity and problem-solving skills with a full slate of beautifully functional projects. The AIA SD Design Awards are unique among honors for professional groups because AIA members’ work is on display in communities across South Dakota and…
AIA South Dakota members, professional designers, exhibitors, and industry partners will gather Sept. 10-12 in Sioux Falls for the 2025 Annual Convention. To kick things off this year, we’ve moved our awards and recognition program to the front of the show. The Celebration of Architecture will do just that, showcasing the best in architectural design…
Registration is open for the 2025 AIA South Dakota Exhibit Hall, set for Sept. 11 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.