2021 AIA Long Island Archi Awards Jury
Christian N. Jordan, AIA (Jury Chair) Principal, PJA Architecture
Christian Jordan is an architect practicing in Philadelphia, PA. As a principal at PJA Architecture, founded in 1993 by his father, Phillip, he continues to be a tireless advocate for emerging architects and the profession. Having graduated from Jefferson University with a B.Arch in 2005, he has been an adjunct at the university’s College of Architecture since 2006. He is currently teaching a course on the professional practice of architecture. In 2017, he was awarded AIA Pennsylvania’s Emerging Professional award. In 2018, he concluded a 3-year term as the AIA Young Architect Regional Director for Pennsylvania, during which time he established the EPiC Firm Recognition award which recognizes architecture firms in Pennsylvania that meet criteria demonstrating an effort to support emerging professionals within the firm and in architecture. He is managing partner of the JAMB Collective which aims to provide small architecture and interior design firms with the resources to Stay Nimble, Act Big, and Do Good. In 2020, he was inducted into the Carpenter’s Company of Philadelphia, becoming member 949 in the Company’s 300-year history. He is passionate about paying it forward within the profession and especially enjoys conversations surrounding the future of the practice and technology. Most recently, Christian was recognized by Building Design + Construction Network as part of its 40 Under 40 class of 2020.
12 -The 57th Annual Archi Awards Program
