Editor’s Message

Welcome to the 58th Annual Archi Awards for the AIA Long Island Chapter!

First of all, I am honored and proud to have had the opportunity of collaborating with Gary Hansen, AIA (2022- 2023 President) again, on this year’s magazine for the Archi Awards program. Needless to say, the entries submitted this year continue to amaze me in an unprecedented way. They just keep getting better each year! Many of the projects, especially the Archi Award and Commendation entries, showcase a deep thoughtfulness in responding to the unique challenges the design team faces. They not only address the social, economic, and environmental issues sensibly, but most importantly, they are beautiful! This year is also a very special one for me. It is a huge honor for me to be part of the Jury this year. I am deeply grateful for AIA Long Island Chapter’s invitation and proud to serve alongside my fellow distinguished architects / designers on the panel. I enjoyed reviewing all of the entries very much and would like to congratulate each and every one of the firms who participated in this year’s awards program for your contribution to the architectural profession. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the AIA Long Island Chapter and all of its members for giving me the opportunity to work on this publication for the third year in a row. I look forward to any future collaboration with the chapter in any capacity. Congratulations again to all Archi Award and Commendation winners this year. You are who made the program successful. I hope you all enjoy the magazine as well! Thank you.

Yu-Ngok Lo, FAIA

Yu-Ngok is the founding Principal of YNL Architects in Culver City, California. He was the Editor-In-Chief of the AIA YAF CONNECTION, NOMA magazine, the AIA Strategic Council Yearbook, and the AIA College of Fellows Newsletter. He is currently the Editor-In-Chief of the American Institute of Building Design magazine.