Ukrop Brothers Honored With Architecture Medal

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Robert S. Ukrop, President and CEO of Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, and James E. Ukrop, Principal of New Richmond Ventures, will be recognized with the Architecture Medal for Virginia Service at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Science Museum of Virginia. The Architecture Medal for Virginia Service is AIA Virginia’s most prestigious public award, honoring an individual or organization that has made an unusually significant contribution to Virginia’s built environment or to the public’s understanding and awareness of the built environment.

Bobby and Jim Ukrop
Bobby and Jim Ukrop

“The Ukrop brothers have been ‘architect friendly’ in their community service work,” says Bruce Justice, FAIA.

Bobby is a graduate of George Wythe High School, the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond, and the Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia; Jim graduated from John Marshall High School and the College of William & Mary.

Bobby and Jim are a constant presence and willing participants in many community projects and organizations that have surely benefited from their vision. Their influence and leadership expands beyond the extraordinary philanthropic contributions.  Bobby commented, “James and I have been very blessed to have been a part of a successful business that enabled us to be at numerous tables where City of Richmond and regional projects have been considered and completed over the last 30-40 years.”

The brothers have worked collaboratively— whether it was time, resources, or both— on projects such Communities in Schools, Ukrop Park, Sports Backers Stadium, or the Collegiate School Aquatics Center.

Yet, each has pursued separate passions, too.  While Bobby took the lead in striving for regional cooperation to make The Diamond a reality, Jim was particularly instrumental in making the vision of a downtown arts center a reality with the opening of CenterStage.  “Few individuals in any community could have shared more than Jim has in the range of extraordinary gifts that have enhance our city and its cultural, academic, and economic strengths in significant ways,” commented a member of the CenterStage Board of Directors.

For their significant contributions to the built environment and promoting the understanding of good design, AIA Virginia presents Jim and Bobby Ukrop with the Architecture Medal for Virginia Service.

Sanford Bond Honored With Noland Medal

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Sanford Bond, FAIA, Founder and Principal of 3north in Richmond, Va., will be recognized with the William C. Noland Medal at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Science Museum of Virginia. The William C. Noland Medal is the highest award bestowed on a member architect, and is intended to honor a distinguished body of accomplishments, sustained over time, that spans a broad spectrum of the profession and that transcends the scope of normal professional activities.

Sanford Bond, FAIA
Sanford Bond, FAIA

“Through the firms in which he has worked and established, Sandy has been an active force in Richmond for over four decades, working tirelessly to raise the quality of design and the access to it throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is dedicated to the profession and to the next generation to carry it forward,” says J. Mitchell Rowland, III, AIA.

His work includes institutional, cultural, and arts-related projects in dense urban areas as well as educational and recreational buildings in suburban and parkland settings. His portfolio of residential work includes a collection of private homes in places as remote as Nova Scotia and the Caribbean, and over thirty renovation and preservation projects in Richmond’s historic Fan District.

Through the years, Sandy has provided thoughtful mentorship to young architects and interns who have benefited immensely from his insight and experience. He has also served as a visiting critic for student design presentations at the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, offering guidance to the next generation of architects.

With a desire to serve the profession and the community, Sandy has held leadership positions including a term as President of AIA Richmond, Trustee of The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, Chair of the editorial committee and founding member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Inform magazine, the Board of Directors for the Fan District Association, the Richmond Children’s Museum and the Historic Richmond Foundation.

Fred Cox, Jr., FAIA, Principal of Marcellus Wright Cox Architects says, “It has been my privilege to know Sandy personally and professionally. I have grown to admire how he has and is still developing his considerable and broad design skills, evolving his professional practice, and has continued his own education while sharing it all with his peers and his clients. Sandy has assembled these assets while serving well his profession and many charitable, civic and community organizations with special care.”

For his unparalleled leadership, dedicated support of the profession, and service to the community, AIA Virginia awards Sanford Bond, FAIA, the William C. Noland Medal.

Brown Recognized With AIA Virginia Honors

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Sally Brown, 2015 chair of The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design Board of Trustees and member of the Shimer College Board of Trustees, will be recognized with AIA Virginia Honors at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Science Museum of Virginia. AIA Virginia Honors may be bestowed on non-member individuals or organizations that have inspired, influenced, or complemented the architecture profession in Virginia through practice of an allied profession, research, education, planning, legislation, architectural writing, the arts, or crafts.

Sally Brown
Sally Brown

As an interior designer, educator, architecture critic, tour guide and curator, Sally has effortlessly translated the world of good design for audiences of all ages in her work with school children, higher-education students, and communities of artists and enthusiasts at places like The Visual Arts Center and programs like Art 180.

Through her many associations and activities, Sally has shown significant insight into the thought process, value and impact of good design on the built environment. Her faithful service and leadership in organizations like The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, the Mayor’s Advisory Committee, the Commission of Architectural Review, and the Urban Design Committee showcase her ability to communicate and encourage critical thinking.

Peyton Boyd, FAIA, Principal of Peyton Boyd Architect comments, “Sally has spent her life in service of the arts. She is a tireless advocate for design excellence and for the power of the arts to elevate, educate, and inspire us.”

For her service and contributions to the elevation of architecture and design in Richmond and throughout the Commonwealth, AIA Virginia presents Sally Brown with AIA Virginia Honors.

Gillikin Honored For Distinguished Achievement

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Edward Gillikin, AIA, Principal at KOP Architects, will be recognized with the Award for Distinguished Achievement at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Science Museum of Virginia. The Award for Distinguished Achievement signals distinguished achievement by an architect in any one of the following categories: design, practice, education, service as “citizen architect” and service to the profession; and thus may serve as an accolade for the work of an entire career or recognize the current accomplishments of a younger leader.

Ed Gillikin, AIA
Ed Gillikin, AIA

Ed, a graduate of Benedictine High School and Virginia Tech, has shown by example that being an architect involves finding ways to serve the communities in which we live. Ed has held leadership positions in AIA Richmond for nearly 20 years and has served on committees, advisory councils and the board of directors of AIA Virginia for the past 15 years ― including a term as president. Most recently, Ed became the first Chair of the John Braymer Leadership Council which consists of all living past presidents of AIA Virginia.

Mitchell Rowland, III, AIA, comments, “Ed encourages those around him to elevate their efforts in order to achieve a higher goal, whether it is design or in service to the profession. In fact, it was witnessing Ed’s commitment that encouraged me to re-engage with the AIA after several years of being an inactive member.”

For his tireless work to raise the awareness of the profession and architecture throughout the Commonwealth, AIA Virginia presents Ed Gillikin with the Award for Distinguished Achievement.

Charles and Ripple Honored As Emerging Professionals

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Christopher Charles, Assoc. AIA, Associate at Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company and Jeana Ripple, AIA, Founding Principal of Ripple Architecture Studio and Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia School of Architecture, will be recognized with The Virginia Emerging Professional Award at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at the Science Museum of Virginia. The Virginia Emerging Professional Award is intended to recognize the accomplishments of emerging leaders in Virginia for their contributions to the profession in one or more of the following categories: design, research, education, or discourse; service to the profession; mentorship; or service to the community.

Christopher Charles, Assoc. AIA
Christopher Charles, Assoc. AIA

Christopher, who earned his Bachelor of Architecture at Hampton University, combines his exceptional leadership and engagement skills to collaborate with his clients, peers, and students whether it be in advancing the profession, mentoring, lecturing or teaching at his alma mater, or in service to his community.

“One of the many admirable characteristics Chris possesses is his commitment to gaining a wide variety of work experiences, in project types and scale, as well as each of the phases of design, bidding and construction. Chris recognized early he needs to fully comprehend the many facets of architecture in order to be a competent designer and well-rounded architect. This level of maturity for someone in Chris’ position is exemplary,” stated William Hopkins, Principal and Operations Director at Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company.

 

Jeana Ripple, AIA
Jeana Ripple, AIA

Jeana, who earned her bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Notre Dame College of Engineering and her Master of Architecture at the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning, has balanced research and practice during her first decade of professional work. Jeana draws on this background to combine computational and material technology, seeking critical efficiencies in social, ecological and economic systems.

William H. Sherman, Professor of Architecture and Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Virginia said, “I recognize the importance of Jeana’s combination of deep domain knowledge, her capacity to collaborate with colleagues in other disciplines and her willingness and success at bringing her research into her practice and her classroom. These are the hallmarks of the best of a new generation of architects that will transform the disciplines and practices beyond the academy.”

For their accomplishments as emerging leaders in Virginia and for their contributions to the profession, AIA Virginia presents Christopher Charles and Jeana Ripple with the Virginia Emerging Professional Award.

Honors and Design Awards Presented at Visions 2012

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The Virginia Society AIA Awards for Excellence in Architecture presented by IMAGINiT Technologies  and the Society’s Honors Awards were presented at the 2012 Visions for Architecture gala at the Hotel John Marshall on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.

Honors Presented at Visions for Architecture 2011

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The Virginia Society AIA Awards for Excellence in Architecture and the Society’s Honors Awards were presented at the 2011 Visions for Architecture gala at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011.