By Manuel J. Pereiras, AIA To understand the heart of Hispanic culture, you have to sit at our tables. Food is not just sustenance for us; it’s memory, music, migration, and celebration. Every dish tells a story, flavored not only by spices and tradition but by...
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Foundations: AIA New Jersey President Andrew Thompson, AIA, NOAMC, is A Product of His Environment
Foundations: AIA New Jersey President Andrew Thompson, AIA, NOMAC, is A Product of His Environment I was raised in Brooklyn, NY, in the East Flatbush neighborhood. My education in New York City public schools taught me to be smart and tough. My high school was James...
Recognizing National Black Business Month
Recognizing National Black Business Month Today is a GREAT TIME to acknowledge the contributions of Black entrepreneurs in the New Jersey architectural community. Two major players in the New Jersey Black Architects community are OCA Architects in Newark, NJ, and...
“Foundations of Legacy: Larry C. Johnson, Sr., AIA, and the Untold Story of Black Architects in AIA New Jersey” is Now Available to Watch on Demand!
“Foundations of Legacy: Larry C. Johnson, Sr., AIA, and the Untold Story of Black Architects in AIA New Jersey” is Now Available to Watch on Demand! CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEBINAR! In recognition of the 125th Anniversary of AIA New Jersey, the AIA NJ Equity in...
The AIA New Jersey Equity in Architecture Committee Presents “Foundations of Legacy: Larry C. Johnson, Sr., AIA, and the Untold Story of Black Architects in AIA New Jersey”
The AIA New Jersey Equity in Architecture Committee Presents "Foundations of Legacy: Larry C. Johnson, Sr., AIA, and the Untold Story of Black Architects in AIA New Jersey" REGISTER HERE June 24, 2025, 12:00 -2:00 PM In recognition of...
Call For Submissions to SAY IT LOUD – New Jersey!
Call For Submissions to SAY IT LOUD - New Jersey! In a few short months, SAY IT LOUD - New Jersey will be on display at the Michael Graves College at Kean University in September 2025. SAY IT LOUD exhibition features work by Diverse Designers of New Jersey. The...






