December 2009

A Chapter of The American
Institute of Architects

AIA Central New York
109 South Warren Street Store 11
Syracuse, New York 13202
Ph 315-475-8563 fax 315-475-8563

aiacny@verizon.net

AIA CNY
www.aiacny.org

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

HOURS FOR RESOURCE CENTER

Monday thru Thursday 
8:30 am -12:30 pm

Tuesday 8:30 am -12:30 pm 
(Tues lunch and learns
 TBA : 12:00 -1:00 pm)

Friday – closed

AIACNY Resource Center Directors

Craig Polhamus, Susanne J. Gruening
 and Rebecca Scida
 
Email:  aiacny@verizon.net

NEWSLETTER STAFF

Editor.................Richard T. Lafferty
Coordinating Editor....Neel Garofano
Publisher..................Scott Soules
Electronic Newsletter .. Scott Soules

ARTICLE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH. If you would like to submit an article or announcement to the newsletter please send your information via email to: ngaro@twcny.rr.com attn: Neel Garofano or call h: (315-468-2843) 
       cell: (315-729-2767). 

All information should be checked for spelling and grammar prior to submitting. 

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Scheduled of Events Calendar

AIA Documents

The Architecture Resource Center has discontinued AIA document sales as of May 1st of 2006.  The AIA Documents may be purchased from the Rochester chapter of the American Institute of Architects.  To obtain copies of AIA documents from the Rochester chapter please contact:
 
Linda Hewitt, Hon. AIA.
Phone: 585-232-7650
Fax: 585-262-2525
E-mail: aia@aiaroch.org
Website: www.aiaroch.org

• This month in The Leading Edge

• Featured Projects

• The Presidents Message

• Annual Meeting Photos

• A Voice in the Wilderness

• You Come A Long Way Arch!

• The IDP Corner

• The Meeting Minutes

• Famous Quotes and Quotations

• Announcements

2008 Design Awards  Featured Project

Taconic Lodge


Category: Residential

Designed by 
Holmes▪King▪Kallquist & Associates, LLP

The creation of a vacation home often revolves around the creation of a fantasy environment, whether it be of vigorous activity or peaceful isolation; memories of the past or a vision of the future.  The Taconic Lodge was created as a weekend retreat for a bachelor New York City bond trader.  His charge:  Embody his longtime vision of a western “mountain lodge” within an easy and quick commute from his high-pressure job, and accommodate frequent weekend guests.  

The site, despite its location in a relatively developed area less than one hour from Manhattan , creates a sense of privacy and near isolation.  The winding drive across the meadow and up the ridgeline into the woods creates a sense of anticipation and controls views of the house.  The house location at the top of the ridgeline allows views over the treetops across the Hudson Valley to the Catskill Mountains .  Careful siting allowed minimal disturbance and tree loss.  

The client’s “mountain lodge” is created by the use of true log construction utilizing oversized standing dead timber from Colorado .  The rustic look is strengthened by the use of unpeeled logs with chinked (not scribed) joinery.  The stonework is highly rusticated, utilizing a stone typical of the Hudson Valley .  

The compressed entry portal leads to the open plan first floor, its expansiveness inherently contradicting the nature of log construction.  The plan centers on the two-story great room, flanked by the kitchen to the left, and the pub room, with its bar, game tables, and media center, to the right.  A broad deck facing the Catskills connects the living spaces and creates outdoor entertaining spaces.  Past the kitchen, is the dining room, entered through an almost medieval-feeling stone portal, with its south-facing dining porch beyond.  

A winding stair, crafted of timber slabs and flowing wrought iron brackets, leads up to the second floor.  To one side of the balcony across the great room are four highly individual bedrooms, with private baths and individual balconies.  To the other side is the master bedroom and bath.  A private stair leads from the master bedroom down to the library, tucked behind the pub room.  

The house emphasizes handcrafted work from the log structure itself, to the rustic stone, and the heated twisted iron of the stair brackets.  The owner participated very personally in the process of choosing materials and in defining the aesthetics of the house, working closely with the architect and craftsmen to embody his fantasy in this weekend home.

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AIA Central New York Chapter 2009 Design Awards

Commercial  

Award of Merit - Architect’s Studio – King & King Architects  

Honorable Mention – Musket Ridge – Grater Architects  

Historic / Adaptive Reuse  

Honorable Mention – Phillips Free Library – Crawford and Stearns Architects  

Residential  

Honorable Mention – Private Residence, Ithaca – QPK Design 

Honorable Mention – Lakefront Cottage – Holmes King Kallquist & Associates, Architects  

Institutional  

Honorable Mention – Northeast Air Defense Sector – QPK Design  

Honorable Mention – Southampton Fresh Air Home – Ashley McGraw Architects  

Interiors  

Honorable Mention – Br@in Café  – King and King Architects  

Honorable Mention – 100 Madison Street – Holmes King Kallquist & Associates, Architects  

Sustainable  

     Award of Merit - Architect’s Studio – King & King Architects

The President's Message

Julia Hafftka-Marshall, AIA

It has been a wonderful year serving as your president. I set out to accomplish several goals that would enhance and promote this organization for years to come. Our mission has always been to promote Architecture and Design in the Central New York area and our Celebration of Architecture 2009 this past month was the culmination of this effort. The event was very successful on several levels. First, in a year of economic distress we had tremendous sponsorship from a variety of sources. Second, all of you, our membership, supported this event with your attendance. The number of members and guests was outstanding. Third, the design projects submitted for jury review acknowledges the good work being done here in Central New York . We are an organization dedicated to serving and empowering our members.  I am proud to be part of this architectural community and thank you for the honor.  I hope to continue to provide leadership and advocate for AIACNY in the future.

To all; I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah this year!

Sincerely,

Julia Hafftka-Marshall, AIA

2009 AIACNY Annual Meeting Photos 

This year's meeting was held on September 17th at King & King Architects new offices

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A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS.....

by Dick Lafferty    

Here comes the Judge! Here comes the Judge! 
Or Rules, Regulations, Codes and the Law

Who said, “Laws were made to be broken”, and why was it said? We know there are over 15,000 Licensed Architects allowed to practice in New York . How many lawyers, attorneys, counselors, barristers, solicitors or advocates are practicing in New York State ? By whatever title they go by, it can be assumed there are probably 130,000 practitioners of the law in the State.

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YOU CAME A LONG WAY ARCH!  
By Lafferty       

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IDP Corner

By: Nicolette Feldser   Email: feldser@ashleymcgraw.com

Looking for IDP Credits or Professional Development Opportunities?

The IDP was established to assist architects in the transition between academic education and architectural practice.  IDP helps to give interns overall exposure to the many facets of architectural practice.  There are six main objectives of IDP.  

1. Maintain a relevance to current architectural practice.

2. Define the areas of practice where knowledge required as an architect.

3. Encourage training in various aspects of the practice.

4. Provide information and advice to young architects.

5. Provide a uniform system for documenting and assessing professional development.

6. Provide greater access to educational opportunities.

The Central New York AIA offers many programs and activities which support these objectives and can even translate directly into IDP credits for interns.  Just as the AIA offers opportunities for architects to advance in their professional development it is important to the health of the profession to support young architects in the same process. 

First and foremost, the AIA offers many opportunities for networking at a wide host of social events throughout the year.  Events such as the monthly Happy Hour, golf outings, and ski trips create the chance to discuss the profession in a meaningful way and meet possible mentors to help you in your professional development. 

Community Service is a very important part of IDP reminding us all of the importance of giving back our services to the communities in which we live.  Interns may choose to become involved directly in the AIA by volunteering on a local chapter committee or volunteering with the Architectural Explorer Post mentoring high school students about the aspects of working as an architect.  Furthermore, IDP offers a maximum of 10 Training Units for work completed in “Work Setting FF: Performing professional or community service when it isn't applicable to any other work setting” or in “Training Category D – Professional and Community Service.”  This can help unemployed interns or interns having trouble meeting their minimum requirements.  

The AIA offers many programs focused directly at providing Continuing Education opportunities to its members.  Continuing Education Units can be applied in any area in categories A-D with a maximum of 235 Training Units allowed.  Every Learning Unit is equal to .25 Training Units in the IDP and these can be reported by submitting an AIA transcript to NCARB.  AIA sponsored Site visits to different projects in the area currently under construction can directly relate to experience in site observation while product presentations and CSI presentations can supplement an intern’s knowledge of materials and construction methods. 

Understanding the legal and governmental side of the work we perform may not be of the utmost interest to every intern, but it is a very important part of the practice that needs to be understood by both architects and our government to operate effectively.  The annual AIA Lobby Day and the AIA Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) meetings give interns and architects alike the opportunity to learn how architects can interact with our government and the legal issues that affect us all.  Involvement in these activities can also be applied to the IDP as community service or volunteer time.

So whether you are in need of community service credits or credits in other categories the Local CNY AIA Chapter has many opportunities for you, as an intern, to advance and gain experience in the profession.  I encourage everyone to try to get involved in whatever way you can and have fun! 

By, Nicolette Feldser

MEETING MINUTES OF THE AIACNY CHAPTER BOARD MEETING:  
 October 08, 2009 

Opening of the Meeting:  This meeting of the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects Central New York Chapter was held Thursday, October 08, 2009 at the AIACNY Resource Center .  Julia Hafftka-Marshall , AIA called the meeting to order.

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Famous Quotes and Quotations

By Neel C. Garofano, AIA  

Announcements   

New faces at the AIACNY Resource Center! 

Susanne J. Gruening and Rebecca (Becky) L. Scida, ACS, BDS are both sharing time at the Resource Center.  The Center is now open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 12:30.  Susanne and Becky are busy contacting and scheduling upcoming events including several Lunch and Learn Presentations coming up.  Watch your email for more information.  All of the Lunch and Learns are free to members. These programs are a great way to earn credits and network with fellow professionals!  If you know a vendor that might be interested in providing us with a presentation that offers AIA credit for continuing education, call the Center at (315) 475-8563 or email us at aiacny@verizon.net.

Craig Polhamus, AIACNY Resource Center Director

The AIA/CNY Architects Resource Center is now a group on Facebook! 

We will use Facebook to send invitations to continuing education seminars and to announce other upcoming events.  Facebook is just another tool we will be using to keep you informed of AIA/CNY events, it is not meant to replace any existing form of communication.   Help the Resource Center by becoming a fan of our Facebook group profile today! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=170423256586&ref=mf 

The Fall Events At the Syracuse School of Architecture

The fall events are here at the Syracuse School of Architecture. See the attached pdf of the fall event schedule.

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Architectural Explorer Post 2009

Susan Billard, of King and King, is teaching programming

Workshops are held at the Offices of King and King and we have more than 25 students this year.

The Architects Resource Center “Lunch and Learn” program presents:

Presented by Dean Craft and Barrier-1, Inc.

Tuesday, December 8th , 2009, 12-1pm

Presentation provides 1 CEU HSW

Lunch will be provided

Seating is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible at:

Phone: 315-475-8563 -or- Email: aiacny@verizon.net

Presented by Richard LoGerfo & Cosentino, USA

Thursday, December 10th, 2009, 12-1pm

Presentation provides 1 AIA HSW/SD CES LU

Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP as soon as possible at:

Phone: 315-475-8563 -or- Email: aiacny@verizon.net

Presented by Rebecca Kolstad of Kolstad Associates, Inc. and Jay R. Smith

Presentation provides 1 CEU HSW

Historic State Tower Building I 109 S. Warren St. Store 11 I 
Syracuse, NY 13202

Telephone/Fax: (315) 475-8563 I Email: aiacny@verizon.net

ARE Study Guides at the Resource Center

Dear Members,

Members of The AIACNY Chapter of Central New York  
now have access to WI-FI at The Resource Center 
Monday-Thursday- 8:30am- 12:30pm.

All AIA Members have access to all ARE Study Materials,  There is no fee to use the ARE Study Material, but a Deposit (Check) will be required, which will vary.  

The Resource Center will sign Study Materials out to you with a return date.  

The check for deposit is given to Susanne Gruening at   Resource Center on the date you want to borrow the material.  You will receive your check for deposit on the return of the material to The Resource Center .

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AIA New York Chapter Newsletter  

The link to the AIA New York Chapter’s newsletter is: http://www.aiany.org/eOCULUS/newsletter/.

eOculus is issued through email every two weeks.

You may also search the archived issues of eOculus at: http://www.aiany.org/eOCULUS/pastissues.php

AIA New York Chapter’s public calendar is also a great place to promote both this Chapter’s events and other outside events: http://www.aiany.org/calendar/index.php

You may also self-list a program by submitting a form online at: http://www.aiany.org/calendar/submit.php.