Gunther, who died in May at the age of 65, was an advocate, curator, and executive at major New York City civic, architectural, and preservation organizations.
Dowdell, who will be the first Black woman to serve in the role, spoke to RECORD about her aspirations for the organization and the importance of advocating for architects.
Gensler, Perkins&Will, and HDR continue a three-year streak atop Architectural Record’s annual ranking of the top 300 American architecture firms by revenue.
A post office rehabilitation by Studio Anne Holtrop in Bahrain, a university library by RMA Architects in India, and a wind tower by AGi Architects in Kuwait City are among the finalists.