BSA NewsFeb 26, 2025 Share ↗ AIA elevates 2 BSA members to the College of Fellows Class of 2025 Image courtesy AIA.The 2025 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated 83 member-architects — including 2 BSA members — and 10 non-member-architects to its prestigious College of Fellows.This honor is awarded to architects who have made significant contributions to the profession, who are recognized for their exceptional work in and contributions to society. Less than 3% of AIA members hold the prestigious FAIA designation.New Fellows will be honored at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA25) in Boston. Frank W. Shirley, FAIAPrincipal, Frank Shirley Architects“It is an honor to be a Fellow, to be given a distinction alongside those I hold in the highest esteem, and to be recognized for pursuing my passion in a profession that has given me joy.” – Shirley, on becoming a Fellow David J. Silverman, FAIAPrincipal, STA Design, Inc.Vice Chair, BSA Foundation Board of Trustees"I'm honored and humbled to share that I have been elevated to the AIA College of Fellows. Looking forward to meeting up with friends and making new friends as we celebrate together at the conference in Boston this coming June." – Silverman, on becoming a FellowCongratulations!Read the full press release from AIA National.
Architecture/Design Thinking Week: What would a Teen Space in Downtown Boston look like?During February school vacation, high school students tackled this question during Architecture/Design Thinking Week, a design bootcamp hosted in collaboration between BSA K-12 Design Education and the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC). Over four days, roughly 40 Boston Public School students worked with architects and designers from local firms to reimagine the new Fort Point Room at 290 Congress Street as a teen-centered space.Guided by Sasaki and Sasaki Foundation, Goody Clancy, Finegold Alexander, and HMFH, students explored the design process—from brainstorming and sketching to model-making and final presentations. The result? Innovative concepts shaped by teens, for teens.Community NewsFeb 27, 2025