Intersection of Interfaith Design, Small Firms
Join the AIA New Jersey Small Firm Exchange for an engaging conversation featuring nationally recognized small firm leaders Joshua Zinder, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP (JZA+D and Landau | Zinder Architecture), Eva Read-Warden, AIA (Arkitex Studio), and Ziad Jamaleddine (L.E.F.T Architects). Representing Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faith traditions, these accomplished architects will share how their practices approach the unique opportunities and challenges of designing spaces for worship and community. Through compelling project walk throughs and candid discussions, the panel will explore how small firms are uniquely positioned to lead complex worship facility projects by fostering collaboration, navigating competing priorities, and transforming community vision into inspiring architecture. Discover how thoughtful engagement, effective communication, and lessons learned from a variety of project types can help your firm successfully pursue and deliver faith-based work. Whether you currently design worship spaces or simply want to strengthen your client engagement skills, you'll leave with practical strategies that can be applied to projects of every scale and sector.