In addition to announcing the Texas-based duo as the recipients of its highest annual honor, the AIA has bestowed Quinn Evans with the Firm of the Year award.
The first living woman to receive the organization's highest honor as an individual, Ross Barney is known for her public works, including infrastructure and transportation projects.
The American Institute of Architects awarded the Los Angeles firm Brooks + Scarpa with its 2022 Gold Medal and Boston-based MASS Design Group its Architecture Firm Award.
The organization has recognized Edward Mazria for his efforts in combatting the climate crisis and Moody Nolan for its history of creating distinguished architecture.
RECORD spoke with the 2019 AIA Gold Medal–winner about sustainability and climate change, the growth and density of cities, and the architect’s role as problem-solver.