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Mission Control, We Have A New Governor
The New Jersey Architects Political Action Committee (NJ APAC) was represented at Governor Mikie Sherrill's two January 20, 2026 inauguration events. NJ APAC trustees Ron Weston, AIA, and Kurt Kalafsky, AIA, attended the swearing in of New Jersey's 57th governor...
The History of AIA Jersey Shore: 1934-present
Brought to you by the AIA NJ Historical Archives Committee, this video, one in a series to celebrate AIA New Jersey’s 125th Anniversary, presents the History of AIA Jersey Shore: 1934-present, a section of AIA New Jersey, from its inception as the Monmouth County...
2026 American Institute of Architects New Jersey Chapter President Jessica O’Donnell’s Welcome Message
To my esteemed AIA New Jersey colleagues, supporters, and friends, I want to extend my deep appreciation for our 2025 President, Andrew Thompson, who has done an exceptional job leading AIA New Jersey with care for each member, diligent action on behalf of our...
Smashing Night for The New Jersey Society of Architects Starring 2026 President Jessica O’Donnell!
Saturday, January 17, 2026 AIA New Jersey held its annual gala on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom. AIA New Jersey state officers, as well as, AIA West Jersey officers were installed at the event. AIANJ Service Awards and Design Award...
Foundations: Emerging Professional William Spenser Zaleskiewicz, AIA, Takes The Express Route to Registration
The path to becoming a licensed architect is a long road filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, and unforeseen roadblocks along the way. But when you get to the end and look back, those challenges are what make the achievement that much sweeter. I was lucky...
Three New Jersey Buildings Recognized as Most Beautiful Civic Buildings in America
NOTE: This article was corrected on January 29, 2026, properly attributing the 1990-96 restoration of the Somerset County Courthouse to Ford Farewell Mills and Gatsch with Michael J. Mills, FAIA, as Partner in Charge of the project. Over 3,000 people across the...
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