AIA New Mexico

AIA New Mexico AIA New Mexico represents and advocates for the architectural community as the leader in shaping the built environment for the public good.

elevAte 2026 New Mexico Architects Medal: Vic Johnson, AIA.In 2025, Vic was honored with the Turquoise Medal, the highes...
06/05/2026

elevAte 2026 New Mexico Architects Medal: Vic Johnson, AIA.

In 2025, Vic was honored with the Turquoise Medal, the highest distinction awarded by the AIA Santa Fe Chapter. Licensed since 1974, Vic has built a career defined by design excellence, professional leadership, and a deep commitment to the architectural character of Santa Fe and the Southwest. As principal of Victor Johnson Architect, he has contributed projects that balance innovation with tradition, clarity with responsiveness to site, and enduring quality with cultural stewardship.

Vic's work reflects a thoughtful approach to architecture as both craft and context, consistently demonstrating rigorous problem-solving and sensitivity to the human experience. His reputation rests not only on the buildings he has designed but also on his role as mentor, collaborator, and advocate for the profession.

AIA Santa Fe

elevAte 2026 Architecture Honor Award: Heritage Farms at the BioPark by Sam Sterling Architecture.Contractor: ANISSA Con...
06/04/2026

elevAte 2026 Architecture Honor Award: Heritage Farms at the BioPark by Sam Sterling Architecture.

Contractor: ANISSA Construction
Owner: City of Albuquerque
Photography by: Patrick Coulie Photography

Thank you to our Design Awards Jury Chair, Hadrian Predock!

ABQ BioPark Anissa Construction Inc.

elevAte 2026 Unbuilt Special Recognition Award: Centro Civico Poniente by ROMA Architecture.Owner: S-Mart SupermercadosL...
06/03/2026

elevAte 2026 Unbuilt Special Recognition Award: Centro Civico Poniente by ROMA Architecture.

Owner: S-Mart Supermercados
Location: Cuidad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Site Features: Adaptive reuse; site and facilities of 1940's prison

Thank you to our Design Awards Jury Chair, Hadrian Predock! ROMA Architecture

elevAte 2026 Associate Award: Anjelica Gallegos, Assoc. AIA.Anjelica is a tireless advocate for underserved populations....
06/02/2026

elevAte 2026 Associate Award: Anjelica Gallegos, Assoc. AIA.

Anjelica is a tireless advocate for underserved populations. She co-founded and directs the Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design (ISAPD), a non-profit dedicated to increasing global consciousness
and appreciation of Indigenous environmental design. Through ISAPD, she develops and manages public programming. A standout achievement was launching the inaugural Indigenous Architecture Days in 2023, an event uniting practitioners, students, and the public, through partnerships with Formative Architecture, AIA NM, and the UNM School of Architecture and Planning to celebrate nature-informed Indigenous architecture.

Her thought leadership significantly elevates our profession's discourse. Anjelica consistently works to educate and champion equity, with her work published in numerous outlets including Architectural Digest, Metropolis
Magazine, Landscape Architecture Magazine, Santa Fe New Mexican, and the Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians. Furthermore, she initiated and leads LANDFRAME (originating as Page’s Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Tool, or PILAT). This groundbreaking mapping tool provides site-specific tribal data to integrate Indigenous land awareness into the design process. Through LANDFRAME, she also encourages users to support an ISAPD-managed scholarship fund for Indigenous students pursuing careers in the AEC industry.

Thank you to our Leadership Awards Jury Chair, Timothy de Noble, FAIA!

AIA Albuquerque Stantec Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design

elevAte 2026 Architecture Citation Award: Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School by ROMA Architecture.Contractor: Thompson Con...
05/27/2026

elevAte 2026 Architecture Citation Award: Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School by ROMA Architecture.

Contractor: Thompson Construction, Inc.
Owner: Albuquerque Public Schools
Photography by: Kirk Gittings

Thank you to our Design Awards Jury Chair, Hadrian Predock! ROMA Architecture Albuquerque Public Schools Arroyo del Oso Elementary School

elevAte 2026 Architecture Citation Award: Orangerie at the ABQ BioPark Mediterranean/Lebanese Garden by Sam Sterling Arc...
05/15/2026

elevAte 2026 Architecture Citation Award: Orangerie at the ABQ BioPark Mediterranean/Lebanese Garden by Sam Sterling Architecture.

Contractor: SDV Construction
Owner: City of Albuquerque
Photography by: CJ Tronnier Gershon

Thank you to our Design Awards Jury Chair, Hadrian Predock!

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elevAte 2026 Young Architect Award: Justin Milburn, AIA.I am particularly struck by Justin's commitment to the principle...
05/14/2026

elevAte 2026 Young Architect Award: Justin Milburn, AIA.

I am particularly struck by Justin's commitment to the principle of "paying it forward." His dedication to volunteerism has been evident since his school years with AIAS, where he has made significant contributions to AIA Albuquerque, including assisting with the annual Golf Tournament since 2017, both behind the scenes and during fundraising efforts.

Justin's pursuit of involvement within the AIA has evolved from his tenure as an AIAS student member to his current role as President of AIA Albuquerque. His passion for architecture and its multifaceted nature is commendable. He has attended numerous national AIA events and conferences, both as a student and a professional, consistently bringing back valuable insights for the Albuquerque and New Mexico architecture community. His proactive approach to innovation and ex*****on of ideas is an asset to our profession.

As a Young Architect member of the AIA, Justin demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the architect's role within his firm, the community, and the promotion of architectural education. I am confident that he will continue to emerge as a leader within the AIA while serving as an inspiring mentor to students engaged through AIAS Firm Crawls and other initiatives aimed at supporting licensure.

Thank you to our Leadership Awards Jury Chair, Timothy de Noble, FAIA!

AIA Young Architects Forum AIA Albuquerque FBT Architects

The elevAte Party might be over, but we're already counting down the days until our next extravaganza - the Biennial YAF...
04/28/2026

The elevAte Party might be over, but we're already counting down the days until our next extravaganza - the Biennial YAF Gala! Save the date for September 11, 2026, where we will celebrate newly licensed Architects while inspiring the next generation of professionals.

The YAF Gala continues to be Black Tie Optional, setting the tone for a formal evening that's still accessible yet fun. It will be a night to remember!

See you in September!

Thank you to your elevAte 2026 BRONZE Sponsors! Come thank them for their support at the Party TONIGHT! Friday, April 24...
04/24/2026

Thank you to your elevAte 2026 BRONZE Sponsors! Come thank them for their support at the Party TONIGHT! Friday, April 24th. Get your Party tickets at aianewmexico.org/events.

➡️ Dunn Edwards Paints Dunn-Edwards Paints
➡️ BSN Santa Fe Enterprises .santafe.engineering
➡️ Wood Design
➡️ Century Sign Builders Century Sign Builders
➡️ RKL Sales Corporation
➡️ Pella Windows & Doors Pella Windows and Doors
➡️ Longhorn Construction
➡️ Southwest Spray Foam

04/24/2026

Getting the morning started at nowNM 2026 Housing! Thank you to everyone coming out as well as our dedicated vendors!! More opportunities for chatting (and prizes) coming during the lunch and vendor mixer from 12-2.

We look forward to seeing everyone today!

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1701 4th St SW
Albuquerque, NM
87102

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