Mark Strauss, FAIA, AICP, has been honored by AIA New York State as the first recipient of the “Fellows Award,” recognizing a Fellow of the AIA who has exemplified the mentorship within the profession and exceeded in helping young architects, students, or unlicensed individuals to gain a greater knowledge of the profession…

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the election of David A. Thurm, Hon. AIANYS, senior vice president and chief information officer for the New York Times Company, to serve as Public Director from the close of the 2007 annual meeting of the Board of Directors until the close of its 2009 annual meeting…

The Education Legacy Fund (ELF) of the American Society of Interior Designers New York Metropolitan Chapter (ASID NY Metro) honored Metropolis magazine founder and publisher Horace Havemeyer III for his contributions to design and architecture…

Maggie Boepple has been appointed president of Lower Manhattan Cultural Council… Costas Kondylis & Partners promoted Steven Bonora, AIA, and George Drallios, AIA, to partner… Isaac-Daniel Astrachan, AIA, and Jennifer Cheuk, AIA, have been elevated to principals at The Stephen B. Jacobs Group… Meridian Design Associates, Architects announced that William Hallisky and Luis Roges have each been promoted to vice president… Noushin Ehsan, AIA, founded new firm 2nd Opinion Design…