The American Institute of Architects annual convention held in Chicago in June 2014 broke new ground for women in architecture. For the first time ever, the highest honor of the Institute – the AIA Gold Medal – was awarded to a woman.
Julia Donoho, AIA, Esq., led the committee to nominate Julia Morgan for this honor, and Beverly Willis, FAIA, the first woman to serve as President of AIA California Council (AIACC) delivered comments at the Convention to a packed house. This was a historic moment for the AIA, for California, and for women in architecture. During the Convention, the AIA featured an exhibit on Julia Morgan, elevated her to the College of Fellows posthumously, and presented the Gold Medal to her family in the final keynote session.
In this one hour long presentation, Ms. Donoho will discuss the process of getting the Gold Medal for Julia Morgan. She will also show drawings, watercolors, and photographs exploring the education and career of Julia Morgan, FAIA, and revealing through her early work her breakthrough contributions and innovations in the fields of design and construction, placing her legacy more completely within the context of architectural and engineering history.
Friday, April 15, 2016 at The Grille at Calvary
3001 Monterey/ Salinas Highway (Highway 68)
NOTE: online mapping may not accurately show the destination – it is midway between Olmstead Road and Canyon Del Rey on Highway 68; “CALVARY” on sign at main driveway, then head to right
5:30 – 6:30 pm – evening hors d’oeuvres
6:30 – 7:30 pm – presentation
AIA CEUs provided. $20 per person. All welcome!
Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 13th. Your payment confirms your RSVP.
