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Three UMass architecture alums are presidents of AIA chapters

2024-01-03T15:58:25-05:00

Over the past couple of years, graduates from the UMass Master of Architecture program have assumed leadership roles as presidents in three of the seven New England chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Dorrie Brooks ’11 M.Arch leads AIA Massachusetts; Garth Schwellenbach ’13 M.Arch is guiding AIA Western Massachusetts; and Kathryn Wetherbee […]

Three UMass architecture alums are presidents of AIA chapters2024-01-03T15:58:25-05:00

in memoriam – John W. Olver 1936-2023

2023-05-10T11:47:52-04:00

John W. Olver: September 3, 1936 – February 23, 2023

I first met Congressman John Olver in the middle of Independence Avenue in Washington DC. Chris Farley AIA and I were on our way to meet him, during AIA National’s Lobby Day. But Congressman Olver was scurrying in the opposite direction. “You have one minute”, he […]

in memoriam – John W. Olver 1936-20232023-05-10T11:47:52-04:00

in memoriam – Jack Frazier 1931-2023

2023-05-10T11:38:57-04:00

Jackie (Jack) L. Frazier: June 5, 1931 – February 17, 2023

One of the things you discover as you age is you find yourself losing those who have brought something special to your life. Jackie (Jack) Lafayette Frazier, long time valley architect, partner at Juster Pope Frazier, mentor, and friend, was one of those people.

Jack grew […]

in memoriam – Jack Frazier 1931-20232023-05-10T11:38:57-04:00

in memoriam – Laura Fitch 1960-2023

2024-03-04T15:35:34-05:00

Laura Fitch: March 19, 1960 – January 1, 2023

Laura Fitch AIA, LEED BD+C, principal of Fitch Architecture and Community Design, died unexpectedly on January 1, 2023. Born in Concord, MA, she is survived by her husband of 39 years, Lyons Witten; two sons, a foster daughter; two grandchildren; her mother, a sister and four […]

in memoriam – Laura Fitch 1960-20232024-03-04T15:35:34-05:00
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