Why I Decided to Become an Architect I was eleven years old when architecture first captured my imagination. My mother was a big fan of the movie Sommersby, with Richard Gere, so our family vacation was to the town that served as the set for the movie. We stumbled...
Vote in the AIA WJ Photo CompetitionThe AIA WJ Photo Competition Finalists have been selected, but we're not done yet! We need your help to determine the winning photographs. Please participate in our public vote, open until September 7, 2026. View full size...
AIA West Jersey and South Jersey Food Bank are currently hosting the 10th CANstruction Pennsauken event. With the theme of "Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America” teams from around south jersey designed and built CAN-sculptures to benefit those in need. The...
The 2026 AIA West Jersey Photography Competition is now open for submissions! Throughout the summer, snap pictures and enter them for your chance to win one of three cash prizes! Winning entries will be featured on the AIA-WJ website and occasionally in digital...
On June 11, 2026, American Institute of Architects New Jersey Chapter President Jessica O'Donnell, FAIA, was elevated to Fellowship. The 2026 College of Fellows Investiture Ceremony was held at the Jacobs Music Center in San Diego, California, as part of the AIA 2026...
As a recently elevated Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, I spent a great deal of time over the last year reflecting on my journey within AIA. When I stepped foot into the School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University as a freshman, I had no way of...