ALUMNI CONNECTIONS
ALUMNI AWARDS AND UPDATES
Bill Booziotis.
Bill Booziotis [B.Arch. '57] was honored by American Institute of Architects Dallas Chapter with a Lifetime Achievement Award for a lifetime of distinguished leadership and dedication to the architectural profession and to the community. The award was presented the at the Celebrate Architecture! 2008 Gala at the Dallas Museum of Art on October 18.
Booziotis was recognized at the event with the following salute to his accomplishments:
"It's safe to bet that any conversation about arts patronage, high-profile residential design, architectural scholarship, or the enrichment that art and architecture bring to life will include reference to Bill Booziotis.
"He is the ubiquitous connector of interesting people, the charming guide to architectural magic, the scholar, and humanitarian. He is a high-achieving, generously contributing native son of Dallas. And for all of these qualities, we honor him tonight for a lifetime of extraordinary professional and personal achievement.
"Though based in Dallas, Booziotis & Company Architects continues to cast its influence in the design of arts-related buildings, institutional structures and personal residences throughout the country.
"Bill's work has been featured in Architecture and Architectural Digest.
"Of all his projects, Bill is perhaps most fond of the School of Architecture at UT Austin and the personal gallery he designed for Marguerite and Robert Hoffman here in Dallas.
"Scholarship is a significant aspect of the man. He earned his professional degree in architecture from UT Austin, then a master's degree in architecture from MIT. He has lectured on architectural design at six universities, as well as at the Boston Architecture Center and the Dallas Museum of Art.
"As president of AIA Dallas, Bill established the Dallas Architectural Foundation in 1984. Architectural and academic awards fill his office, and in 1983 the American Institute of Architects named him a Fellow.
"Giving back to his profession and to the arts community is Bill's greatest pleasure. Among the many organizations he serves are the McDermott Art Fund, the UT Austin School of Architecture Advisory Council, MIT's Council for the Arts, and the Chancellor's Council of The University of Texas System. He is a trustee of the Dallas Museum of Art, vice president of the MIT Alumni Association, and president of the Dallas Bach Society.
"Bill Booziotis is a man for all generations, an inspiration to his students and colleagues alike, and a scholar-architect dedicated to bringing art and architecture into the everyday life in the world around him. Congratulations, Mr. Booziotis."
At the Seoul Design Olympiad 2008 in South Korea, Bercy Chen Studio LP -- Calvin Chen [B.Arch. '98], Thomas Bercy [B.Arch. '99], Thomas Tornbjerg [M.Arch '05]) -- submitted two projects. The Strawberry House & The Aqueduct House both received honorable mentions for their sustainable design concepts. The work will be exhibited at the Jamsil Sports Complex's main stadium in Seoul and featured in the official publication.
At the invitation this summer of Emaar Properties, the developer of SOM's Burj Dubai tower, Bercy Chen Studio LP was short listed for a new Giorgio Armani resort on Lombok Island, Indonesia.
At the invitation of the Qatar Foundation in Doha, Qatar, Bercy Chen Studio LP is currently being considered for participation in the Qatar Design Zone -- conceived to be a creative hub for the Middle East, and one of the world's first working resort on 50 acres on the Arabian Gulf.
Additionally, Bercy Chen Studio LP collaborated with Foster & Partners on three design proposals in 2008. In an effort to bring the advanced thinking and green building technology developed behind projects such as Masdar City (one of the world's first zero carbon-zero waste cities) to Central Texas, Bercy Chen worked with Lord Norman Foster's office on The San Antonio Aviation Museum, Austin Central Library, and the Green Water Treatment Plant redevelopment proposal.
ALUMNI EVENTS
UTSOA alumni, faculty, and friends gathered at The Petroleum Club of Fort Worth on October 23, during the Texas Society of Architects Annual Convention. Pictured at the table are Adjunct Associate Professor Keenan E. Smith [B.Arch. '80] and alumni Marvin Moss [M.Arch. '07], Bryan Pravda [B.S.A.S. '04], Andres Lozano [M.Arch. '07], and Christine Robbins [B.Arch. '05].
We want you to stay involved and connected to the school, so join us for one of our many upcoming alumni events:
- Houston Alumni & Friends Reception at The Grove Restaurant - Wednesday, February 11, 2009
- CRP @ 50 Alumni Gathering - February 27-28, 2009
- Class of 1959 Reunion - April 30 - May 1, 2009
- AIA Alumni Reception in San Francisco - Thursday, April 30, 2009
- School of Architecture 100th Anniversary Celebration - Sunday, October 10, 2010
Being an alum has its benefits! As an alumnus of the School of Architecture, you will have many opportunities for ongoing contact with the school and our alumni community:
- Social and intellectual enrichment at one of our annual socials or mixers
- Expanded networks for professional growth and development by attending our series of lectures and exhibits
- Connections with UTSOA students, staff, and faculty, and continued involvement in the welfare and future of the school by joining Friends of Architecture
We are continuing our effort to find (and maintain) the most accurate contact information for all of our alumni. Stay in touch with former classmates--update your record and contact preferences by logging on to the university's online alumni directory.
More details will be available on the School of Architecture alumni web page as the events approach. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Stacy Manning at smanning@austin.utexas.edu or 512.471.0617.
SUPPORT UTSOA
MCCALL ENDOWED EXCELLENCE FUND
Mike McCall.
In 2000, Mike McCall, AIA [M.Arch. '80], created the McCall Endowed Excellence Fund for the benefit of the School of Architecture's Center for American Architecture and Design. Excellence funds are one of the university's most important sources of funding as they allow for maximum flexibility and responsiveness to unique needs among our programs. This fall, Mike has generously pledged to double his endowment and support the school's capital campaign with an additional gift of $25,000. We are very appreciative of Mike's continued generosity to the School of Architecture and his volunteer leadership on our Advisory Council. Thank you, Mike!
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF FRANCISCO "PACO" ARUMÍ NOÉ
Francisco Arumí Noé.
Help us keep the momentum rolling!
To date, we have raised over $38,000 for the Francisco Arumí Noé Memorial Fellowship in Sustainable Design; we're more than halfway to our final goal of $50,000 by December 31. Please consider making a gift now to fulfill this endowment while the goal is within reach!
Thank you to everyone who has contributed thus far. Visit Paco's memorial web page to share your memories and to make a contribution.
Questions? Contact Julie Hooper at jhooper@austin.utexas.edu or 512.471.6114.
DESIGNING THE FUTURE
Join us in our vision to become the most significant school of architecture in the world by supporting the Campaign for Texas. For more information, contact contact Julie Hooper, CFRE, Assistant Dean for Development & External Relations at 512.471.6114 or jhooper@austin.utexas.edu.
FRIENDS OF ARCHITECTURE
Founded in 1883, San Antonio's Pearl Brewery is located on 22 urban acres fronting the San Antonio River. The Pearl Brewery redevelopment strives to maintain the honest industrial quality of the historic site, while creating new identity with exciting new places to live, learn, shop, work, and play.
Plans are underway for the Friends of Architecture to visit the site during February's San Antonio tour.
Above: Historical photo of the Pearl Brewery, San Antonio; below: planned re-development.
Friends of Architecture (FOA) is an annual giving program within the School of Architecture with a mission to increase knowledge and awareness of superior architecture, planning, and design and to advance quality education for future generations. Our members are current students, faculty, alumni, patrons, practitioners, and aficionados who believe in the significance of the built environment and are looking to take part in shaping its future by supporting excellence within the School of Architecture.
FOA membership benefits include involvement opportunities through the school's lectures, exhibitions, and publications and access to significant architecture and design with our exclusive tours.
How to Join
As of September 1, 2007, all donors to the Annual Fund Program who direct their gifts in the amount of $50 or more to the School of Architecture automatically receive a one-year membership to Friends of Architecture.
Make your gift today at our giving page. Click on "School of Architecture" in the right-hand menu to make your donation and start receiving your FOA benefits!
You may also make a contribution directly to FOA online. Log on to our web site to join online, learn about member benefits, and get information about upcoming tours and events.
Tours in the Works:
San Antonio with Associate Dean Kevin Alter - February 21-22, 2009
We are busy finalizing the details of our next tour to San Antonio, where we will see both contemporary and historic art and architecture in this landmark Texas city. Members will have the opportunity to tour residential projects and have exclusive behind-the-scenes access to stunning public and private spaces. FOA tours are for members only, and space is limited, so visit our web site to become a member, renew your membership, or pre-register for San Antonio.
Friends of Architecture would like to thank our Corporate Silver members and supporters Curtis & Windham Architects and Lucifer Lighting Company.
