Celebrating the Life of Bob Boynton, FAIA

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Friends and family gathered at The Branch Museum of Design on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to celebrate the life and myriad accomplishments of Bob Boynton, FAIA. A series of speakers, including Bob Musick, Esq., Mitch Rowland, AIA, Bob Steele, FAIA, and Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA, offered remarks commending Bob’s character, passion, and impact.

Boynton served in many capacities at NCARB, including President (2003-2004). In 2019 his significant contributions to the organization’s mission were honored with the NCARB President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. During her remarks Helene shared that NCARB Region 2 has paid tribute by naming their honorary title given to a member who has demonstrated exceptional efforts, diligence, and dedication; henceforth that honorific will be referred to as the Robert Boyton Member Cum Specialis Award. (Region 2 is a geographic division within NCARB that includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.)

In Memoriam: Bob Boynton, FAIA

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Robert A. (Bob) Boynton, FAIA passed away unexpectedly over the weekend.

At AIA Virginia our hearts are sad – but also grateful.

Bob was an exceptionally active and impactful member of the AIA. If there was a position on any council or committee – at either the state or the local level – Bob had likely held it.

Bob was a Fellow, a recipient of the William C. Noland Medal (AIA Virginia’s highest honor). Bob served as President of AIA Virginia and also as the national President of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Bob served on and presided over the APELSCIDLA Board; and was continuing that service as a special advisor.

A graduate of Virginia Tech, Bob was a proud hokie. Over his career, Bob collaborated in a number of firms before becoming a founding partner of Boynton, Rothschild, Rowland Architects PC.

I know many of you knew Bob well, you have my sincere condolences. For those who did not, I know you have encountered the manifold benefits of his dedicated service, as have we all.

We send our deepest sympathies to his wife Helen and daughter Jennifer. And we offer profound gratitude and respect for Bob and all of his accomplishments.