KY Architect Elevated to College of Fellows

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating one AIA member from Kentucky to its prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor, for his exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.

The fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Architects who have been elevated to fellowship can be identified by the designation FAIA after their name.

Included in the list below is the newly-elevated member from AIA Kentucky:

Colin Drake, FAIA, JRA Architects

Colin is JRA’s civic design market leader, and lead architect for many of the firm’s high-profile projects. His commitment to collaborative creativity, and determination for consensus-based decision making, engage clients, consultants, and contractors to enrich projects at every phase. His commitment to community-facing work spans all project types, scales, and budgets, yet is always informed by practicality, durability, adaptability, and a compelling connection to context. Colin lives in Louisville with his wife, three children, and an ever-changing array of foster kittens. He has been a part of JRA Architects since 2003, and a principal at the firm since 2018.

ASSISTANCE WITH APPLYING FOR AIA FELLOWSHIP (BY STEVE WISER, FAIA)

AIA KY member and Fellow, Steve Wiser, FAIA, has graciously put together a wonderful resource presentation for those members considering applying for Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects. Please take a few minutes to review and should you have additional questions about this process, reach out to Steve at wiserfaia@outlook.com.