Michael Graves Lifetime Achievement Award
J. Robert Hillier, FAIA, was awarded the first “Michael Graves Lifetime Achievement Award” at the American Institute of Architects New Jersey chapter’s Awards Dinner held on Jan. 12 at The Newark Club.
David DelVecchio, Hugh Boyd and Freeholder William S. Haines Among Others Honored at Annual Event
Michael Graves Lifetime Achievement Award
J. Robert Hillier, FAIA, was awarded the first “Michael Graves Lifetime Achievement Award” at the American Institute of Architects New Jersey chapter’s Awards Dinner held on Jan. 12 at The Newark Club.
HILLIER IS THE FIRST AWARDED WITH “MICHAEL GRAVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD” AT 2007 AIA-NJ DINNER
Hillier, a 38-year veteran of the industry, is the founder and president of the Princeton-based RMJM Hillier. The firm has several offices located throughout the nation and serves clients around the world. To date, Hiller has acquired an excess of 250 design awards for the company. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor at the Princeton University School of Architecture. He resides in Solesbury, Pa.
“The last 40 years have been so wonderful for me, I could not ask for a better life,” Hillier said, in accepting the award.
“It is a great honor to be able to present J. Robert Hillier with the first Michael Graves Lifetime Achievement Award this year,” said Seth Leeb, newly elected president of AIA-NJ. “His noteworthy contributions to the field of architecture have made him a worthy recipient of this prestigious award.”
Michael Graves is a professor emeritus at Princeton University as well as the principal of the Princeton-based Michael Graves and Associates. Additionally, he was the 2001 recipient of the prestigious national AIA Gold Medal. Graves’ firm is responsible for the design of numerous significant buildings throughout the nation and the state, including the Alexander House, Princeton, and the Plocek House, Warren.
Other awards were presented to David DelVecchio, AIA; Hugh Boyd, FAIA; Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, AIA; Danielle A. Matuch, Assoc. AIA; NK Architects and Burlington County Freeholder William S. Haines.
About AIA and AIA New Jersey
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the professional organization that helps architects serve the public’s needs and builds awareness of the role of architects and architecture in American society. The organization, which was created in 1857, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Today, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and nearly 300 local chapters, the organization represents 70,000 licensed architects and associated professionals.
AIA New Jersey, based in Trenton, is the local chapter of AIA. In 2000, it celebrated its 100th anniversary. AIA New Jersey has about 2000 members in six regional sections.
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