2021 Leadership President Victor Buchholz, AIA Looney Ricks Kiss President Elect Ferran Espin, AIA HBG Design Secretary Chase Percer, AIA HBG Design
I am honored to introduce you to the first edition of folio, an annual of current architecture and design. As you will see in these pages, West Tennessee architects and their creative teams are shaping the public and private spaces not only in Memphis, but around the country. Memphis has a unique legacy of artistic creation and collaboration - whether it be in music, food, medicine, or art. As Architects, we have a responsibility to continue and advance that legacy. The Architect’s position as chief collaborator seeks to bring together the community – our clients, construction, the public, government, finance, and ultimately the user of the space, to build in brick and steel lasting places of meaning. Thanks goes out to all those involved in the crafting of the work shown on these pages and for allowing us to be a part of your team. Enjoy! Victor Buchholz, AIA 2021 President, AIA Memphis
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West Tennessee is a curious postage stamp of land. Situated along the Mississippi River, it is ripe with commerce, history, progress, and endless stories to tell. Her built environment has evolved over generations to elevate some of the world’s most notable musicians, culinary professionals, trades craftsmen, and more. Dig a little deeper, however, and you will find a community with undeniable scars caused by a world, at times, on fire. Engaging smart, thoughtful leaders to craft a more equitable and inclusive place is key to healing. The remarkable professionals at AIA are doing just that. Each morning these extraordinary individuals rise early and work late, imagining a world for us as it ought to be - and then orchestrating the time and talents of others to bring it to fruition. Honoring them in these pages has been a gift. Thank you, friends, for all you do, Amber Lombardo Executive Director, AIA Memphis
Treasurer Jason Weeks, AIA Looney Ricks Kiss Past President Tim Ogburn, AIA Pickering Firm, Inc. Directors Josh Bellaire, AIA | ARCH 1010 Claire Eason, Assoc. AIA | GCD Interiors Katie Hunt, Assoc. AIA | LRK Trey Kirk, Assoc. AIA | TAXA Projects Joyce Selina Love, AIA | Design Love Studio Katie Lynn, AIA | PKM Architects Lauren Ricks, AIA | Looney Ricks Kiss Tre Yancy, AIA | Fleming Architects Nicole Garrard | Interface Sonja Redding | APG Office Furnishings Michael Hagge, AIA | University of Memphis Lauren South | AIAS Carmen Fluellen, Assoc. AIA | NOMA Executive Director Amber Lombardo The American Institute of Architects Memphis Chapter | www.aiamemphis.org 511 South Main | Memphis, TN 38103
