Emerging New York Architects

On May 14, 2024, ENYA hosted Got License? at the Center for Architecture. This informative session featured Robert Lopez, RA, AIA, NCARB, Executive Secretary of the New York State Boards for Architecture and Landscape Architecture, and Martin Smith, AIA, NCARB, Assistant Vice President of Experience + Education at NCARB. 

The event provided attendees with valuable insights into the architectural licensure process, covering essential topics such as updates on the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 5.0, experience reporting, and reciprocity agreements. Lopez and Smith offered guidance on navigating the path to licensure, addressing common questions and clarifying requirements for aspiring architects. 

We extend our sincere gratitude to Robert Lopez and Martin Smith for sharing their expertise, and to all participants who contributed to the engaging discussions. Special thanks to the AIANY Marketing and Communications team for their support in organizing this successful event. 

05/10/24 — ENYA Beyond the Boards: Perelman Performing Arts Center with REX

05/10/24 — ENYA Beyond the Boards: Perelman Performing Arts Center with REX

05/10/24 — ENYA Beyond the Boards: Perelman Performing Arts Center with REX

05/10/24 — ENYA Beyond the Boards: Perelman Performing Arts Center with REX

On May 10, 2024, ENYA hosted a memorable in-person tour of the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC) at the World Trade Center, designed by REX. Led by Alysen Hiller Fiore, Associate Principal at REX, the tour offered a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative design and construction of this monumental cultural project. 

Participants had the opportunity to explore the intricacies of the building’s architecture, which is set to become a key performance venue in New York City. The tour highlighted the project’s design challenges and creative solutions, such as the site context, the existing infrastructure, the transformative theatre, movable acoustic doors, the design intent of the translucent stone façade, and the luminated backlighting system, offering invaluable insights into the process of bringing such a unique structure to life. 

We extend our thanks to Alysen Hiller Fiore for leading the tour and sharing her expertise. A big thank you also goes to all those who attended, making it a fantastic and engaging experience. We look forward to more opportunities like this to explore cutting-edge architectural projects. 

On May 9, 2024, ENYA was thrilled to host the first event in our Beyond the Boards series, featuring REX. Alysen Hiller Fiore, Associate Principal, and Davis Richardson, NCARB, Project Leader & Architect at REX, gave an engaging presentation on their firm’s innovative design process, focusing on two exciting projects: The Lindemann Performing Arts Center at Brown University and the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York.

The session offered valuable insights into the unique challenges and creative solutions that have shaped these monumental cultural projects. Alysen and Davis shared their experiences in navigating complex design and client relationships, providing attendees with a refined perspective on architectural practice.

A huge thank you to Alysen and Davis for their time and expertise, and to everyone who attended. We look forward to continuing to explore groundbreaking architecture in future Beyond the Boards sessions!

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On February 20, 2024, ENYA hosted a highly informative session focused on how small firms and young practitioners can effectively pitch their work to print media. Led by Leopoldo Villardi, Senior Editor at Architectural Record, the event provided valuable insights into navigating the often-daunting world of architectural publishing. 

Participants learned about key concepts such as editorial calendars, the terms of exclusivity, and strategies for crafting compelling narratives that appeal to editors. Villardi also shared advice on practical aspects like architectural photography and the ideal timing for pitching projects.  

We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Leopoldo Villardi for sharing his expertise and to all who attended. Special thanks also to the AIANY Marketing and Communications Committee for their continued support. 

In honor of Women’s History Month and the 2022 International Women’s Day campaign theme, the AIANY Emerging New York Architects Committee (ENYA) and the AIANY Women in Architecture Committee (WIA) are coming together for another year to showcase women firm founders and their stories.