March 31, 2025
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BIG NEWS!!
New Jersey Governor Philip Murphy has proclaimed April 6-12, 2025, New Jersey Architecture Week!
As Chairman of the NJ Architecture Week Committee, I’m excited to invite New Jersey residents to join the celebration of New Jersey Architecture Week and the 125th anniversary of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New Jersey Chapter!
According to The AIA: Architecture Week celebrates the profession of architecture and invites everyone, especially K-12 students, to explore architecture and design. We encourage all NJ residents to find an activity, virtually or in your area, from the calendar of events below,w and to participate in learning more about NJ Architecture. The built environment, encompassing human-made spaces like buildings and infrastructure, significantly impacts individuals’ physical and mental health by influencing lifestyle choices, exposure to pollutants and access to resources. Architectural design influences mood, behavior, and even health, as spaces can evoke emotions, promote or hinder productivity and affect overall human well-being.
We ask that you share your experiences with us via photographs, tagging @AIANJ @AIA #AIANational #ArchitectureWeek #AIANJ and #NJArchWeek25 in your social media posts or other means.
2025 CALENDAR OF PUBLIC EVENTS
APRIL 6th: AIA Newark and Suburban Student Art Exhibition Reception at Montclair Library, 10am-1pm
APRIL 7: AIA New Jersey Historic Archives Committee webinar of AIA NJ’s 125-anniversary history, Part 1, 12:30-1:30pm
APRIL 8th: AIA Central New Jersey Design Awards Exhibition: 2024 Projects @ The Arts Council of Princeton
APRIL 10th: AIA Architects League of Northern New Jersey and AIA New Jersey Women in Architecture Committee FLOW Film Festival showing of Women of Carbon at 7PM at the Franklin Lakes Library
APRIL: AIA Jersey Shore Guided Building Tour of Bell Works in Holmdel.
APRIL 12th: AIA South Jersey participates in the Clean Ocean Action 40th Annual Beach Sweep from the Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226; 9:00am-12:30pm. Click here for sites and registration.
APRIL 12th: AIA Architects League participates in Clean Ocean Action 40th Annual Beach Sweep at the Englewood Picnic Area/Boat Basin at Palisades Interstate Park, Henry Hudson Dr, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 07632, 9AM – 12:30PM.
OTHER AIA NEW JERSEY INITIATIVES
New Jersey K-12 Kids Design Challenge
AIA New Jersey K 12 Education Committee Chair Joseph David, AIA, has created a virtual design challenge for children across the state! Introducing the AIA New Jersey Architecture Week 2025 K-12 Challenge: Future Home 2150! All New Jersey Children are encouraged to enter a design for a chance to win prizes in one of three categories, divided by grade.
Architecture Reading Lists
Additionally, AIA-NJ has created recommended reading lists for residents of all ages to read about Architecture and Architects. You can access the lists here 2025 Architecture Week Posters Final.
Committee Content and Member Promotion
The AIA New Jersey Committee on the Environment and the Historic Archives Committee are preparing special content to share in honor of the occasion and our 125th anniversary!
Additionally, AIA New Jersey will be spotlighting members, history and award winners from across the state on our social media platforms throughout the week. Please follow us!
If you have questions about any NJ Architecture Week initiatives, please email Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA, at staceykliesch@gmail.com. We look forward to your participation!
Thank you,
Paul Tiajoloff, AIA
AIA-NJ NJ Architecture Week Chairman
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