New Fellows 2026 Celebration

Each year The American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevates members to its prestigious College of Fellows for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Join us for a special reception to honor the local architects who are being recognized on a national level for significant achievements in design, preservation, education, literature, and service.

In 2026, AIA is elevating 78 architects to its College of Fellows. Among them are the following eight newly elevated members from AIA New York Chapter. Join us in congratulating our 2026 class of Fellows!

Paul Bauer, FAIA, LEED AP, Partner, Dattner Architects 
Mimi Hoang, FAIA, NOMA, Co-Founding Partner, nArchitects 
Giuseppe Joseph Lauro, FAIA, Co-Managing Director and Principal, Gensler 
Charles Portelli, FAIA, Senior Associate, Perkins&Will 
Jordan Rogove, FAIA, LEED AP, SARA, Principal and Co-Founder, DXA Studio 
Lissa So, FAIA, Founding Partner, Marvel
Douglas R. Stieve, FAIA, Senior Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. 
Robert H. Young, FAIA, Founding Principal, Robert Young Architects

New Fellows will also be honored at the AIA Conference on Architecture (AIA26) in San Diego on June 10-13, 2026.

If you register for a virtual ticket, you will receive an email with a Zoom link to access the program.