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The AIA Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA) Knowledge Community encourages and supports excellence in the design of worship spaces and their accoutrements. The IFRAA Knowledge Community is an association of professionals whose primary interest is religious facilities in a broad array of traditions. We value an interfaith forum for the exchange of ideas relating to religion, art, and architecture.

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George RaffertyGeorge Rafferty, FAIA, is the 2012 recipient of the Edward S. Frey Award.  The award is given to an architect and member of the AIA who has demonstrated passion for and dedication to quality worship and sacred spaces, fostered spiritual values, and promoted cross-denominational community focused on religious arts and architecture.

Rafferty, 94, is a founding principal of Rafferty Rafferty Tollefson Lindeke Architects in Minnesota.  In the 51 years since, Rafferty and his partners have been the recipients of 10 IFRAA Design Awards.  Considered one of the founders of modernism in Minnesota, he was the 6th recipient of the AIA Minnesota Gold Medal.

The award will be presented on May 18 during the AIA's National Convention in Washington, DC. 


A-D

American Guild of Judaic Art
Architecture, Culture & Spirituality (ACS) 
ArchNet: Islamic Architecture
Art+Christian Enquiry
Artists in Christian Testimony (International)
Arts in Religious and Theological Studies
Association of Consultants for Liturgical Space
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Chiesa Oggi
Church Architecture Dept (Baptist General Convention of Texas)
Church Production Magazine
churchthatmoves.com
Christians in the Visual Arts
Conference for Catholic Facility Management


E-O
Energy Star for Congregations
Envision Church
Episcopal Church Visual Arts
Faith & Form Journal
Foundation for Sacred Arts
Institute for Sacred Architecture 
National Association of Church Business Administrators
National Association of Church Facility Managers
National Association for Temple Administration
New Renaissance Arts Movement
North American Academy of Liturgy

P-S
 Partners for Sacred Places
Sacred Destinations
Sacred Space International
Society for the Arts, Religion and Contemporary Culture
Stained Glass Association of America
Synagogue 3000

T-Z
WFX (Worship Facilities Expo)
Worship Facilities Designer
Worship Facilities Magazine


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Inspiring Religious Architecture
Friday, May 18 | 6:00-7:00 pm

Demonstrating the Diversity of Religious Architecture throughout the World: This session will focus on the inspiring architectural projects that were recipients of the Religious Art & Architecture Design Awards. More than 20 highlighted projects will illustrate the diversity of religious architecture throughout the world, accompanied by insightful discussion, critique, and jury comment.
Earn 1.00 CEH.

2012 AIA National Convention 

Awards Reception
Friday, May 18 | 7:00-7:00 pm

Religious buildings and spaces are bridges between the sacred and the secular—ranging from small chapels to large complexes that include worship spaces, offices, and outreach facilities to serve the community at large. Join the AIA Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA) and Faith & Form magazine for an awards reception that will honor outstanding designs that represent the best of building, space, and art on national and international levels.

2012 AIA National Convention




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Religious Art and Architecture Design Awards Program

The annual awards program honors the best in architecture, liturgical design, and art for religious spaces.  Learn more.

IFRAA members are encouraged to subscribe to Faith & Form, an independent quarterly journal that focuses one issue per year on the winners of the IFRAA/Faith & Form Awards for Religious Art and Architecture.

Elbert M. Conover Memorial Award

This award recognizes non-architects for their contributions to the field of religious architecture.  Learn more.

Edward S. Frey Award

This award recognizes AIA architects for their contributions to the field of religious architecture.  Learn more.

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