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November Member Spotlight: Kitty Yuen, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 24 days ago
Kitty Yuen, AIA, NCIDQ, NCARB Denver Office Director | Cuningham Born in Hong Kong and shaped by a lifetime of global travel, Kitty Yuen’s passion for architecture is deeply rooted in her curiosity about cultures and people. Guided by the belief ...
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IAKC October Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 09-26-2025
Dear AIA IAKC Members and Colleagues, As the leaves turn and we embrace the crisp energy of October, we are thrilled to connect with you. This month, we're excited to share updates on our ongoing initiatives, including the AIAU webinar ...
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October Member Spotlight: Yutaka Takiura, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 09-26-2025
In a world where the spaces we inhabit profoundly shape our lives and connections, I find myself at a remarkable intersection of innovation and education in architecture. As the 2025 co-chair of the AIA Interior Architecture Knowledge Community (IAKC), ...
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IAKC September Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 09-04-2025
Dear Members of the Interior Architecture Knowledge Community, September is here, and it's officially back-to-school season—not only for kids but also for IAKC. This fall, we have several exciting educational opportunities to earn CEUs, learn from ...
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September Member Spotlight: Katie Irwin, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 09-02-2025
As an architect and interior designer with a deep interest in historic preservation, Katie Irwin, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP is a principal at Quinn Evans in the Washington, DC office. A native of New Jersey, she came down to the University of Maryland and received ...
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IAKC August Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 08-01-2025
Letter from the co-chairs Dear Members of the Interior Architecture Knowledge Community, We hope you are enjoying the summer and finding time to recharge. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our community, we are thrilled by the momentum ...
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July Member Spotlight: John Paquin, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 06-25-2025
John is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of interior architecture. With over 20 years of professional experience and more than 13 years of leadership and service to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), his career reflects a deep ...
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IAKC July Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 06-25-2025
Summer is officially here, and it is hard to believe we are already halfway through the year. As we commemorate our 50th anniversary as the Interior Architecture Knowledge Community (IAKC), we are excited for the next half of the year and the new opportunities ...
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IAKC AIA25 Recap

By Alison Karfeld posted 06-25-2025
IAKC AIA25 Recap By Kitty Yuen, AIA Cheers to another successful AIA Conference on Architecture! AIA25 kicked off with an exciting lineup of sessions and fun architectural tours in historic Boston. Those who attended the IAKC Open Forum Thursday ...
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IAKC May Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 04-24-2025
Dear IAKC Members, As May greets us, we extend our warmest wishes to each of you. This year marks a momentous milestone—our 50th anniversary—and we are excited to celebrate this journey with you. The spaces we inhabit are profoundly ...
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May Member Spotlight: Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 04-24-2025
With over 25 years of experience in interior architecture, Candice brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and leadership to the AIA’s Interior Architecture Knowledge Community (IAKC), where she currently serves as co-chair. Now in her third year in ...
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IAKC April Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 04-04-2025
Dear Interior Architecture Knowledge Community Members, As we step into this season of renewal and growth, we are excited about the momentum the IAKC has seen in recent months and look forward to the upcoming initiatives planned as we head into spring ...
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April Member Spotlight: Dane Rausch, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 04-04-2025
Having grown up in rural Wisconsin, surrounded by farmland, Dane Rausch, AIA became keenly aware of the spatial changes that occurred with the seasons. He experienced vast open fields covered in snow, replaced by row upon row of budding crops that continued ...
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March Member Spotlight: Bob Dillon, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 03-03-2025
Hello. My name is Bob Dillon, and I am a registered architect and the Quality Assurance Director for Vocon Architects New York City office. The thing I like about my job is that it allows me the opportunity to share my three decades of professional ...
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IAKC March Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 03-03-2025
Dear AIA Members, February was a productive month for the Interior Architecture Knowledge Community (IAKC). Thanks so much for your active participation, our town hall session encouraged us to continue our activities. We also appreciate the opportunities ...
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February Member Spotlight: Andrea Simpson, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 02-04-2025
Growing up in a military family, Andrea Simpson, AIA developed the ability to adapt to various environments, a skill that has defined her professional journey. From earning her architecture degree at Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning ...
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IAKC January Letter from the co-chairs, Yutaka Takiura, AIA & Candice Rabovsky, AIA

By Alison Karfeld posted 01-13-2025
Dear Fellow AIA Members, Welcome to the world of the Interior Architecture Knowledge Community (IAKC)! Many of us naturally gravitate towards interiors because architecture is fundamentally about creating spaces for people. Interior architecture plays ...
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Joint IAKC/DFA October Webinar Recap

By Alison Karfeld posted 11-12-2024
By Bob Dillon, AIA On Tuesday September 24 th , the AIA Interior Architecture Knowledge Community and the AIA Design for Aging Knowledge Community co-hosted a webinar focused on the Living Out community in Palm Springs, California. Living Out ...
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An interview with Meryati Johari Blackwell

By Steven Kordalski, FAIA Member Emeritus posted 01-18-2022
Meryati Johari Blackwell, AlA, ASID, LEED AP, brings over 25 years of experience to her role at Marlon Blackwell Architects where she serves as co-principal and director of interiors. She acts as an anchor for the firm, working alongside Marlon to thoughtfully ...
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An interview with Suzanne Tick

By Steven Kordalski, FAIA Member Emeritus posted 04-07-2021
Suzanne Tick is the founder of Suzanne Tick Inc. specializing in materials, brand strategy and design development for commercial and residential interiors. She is known for her intelligent and enthusiastic approach to design in evolving markets, as ...
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