EDWARD C. KEMPER AWARD: Anthony Schirripa, FAIA

摘要

What's your greatest achievement? I take a high level of satisfaction in knowing that I turned over the leadership reins of Mancini Duffy to the next generation at the right time. I'm proud to say the firm was in a much improved financial condition and, with the right people in place, it will continue to grow for generations to come. What prompted your AIA involvement? My mentor and dear friend Walter Hunt asked that I get involved at the local level. I agreed to serve on the finance committee of the New York chapter as it launched a capital campaign to raise funds to build a new headquarters and Center for Architecture. Walter wanted me to be involved in that process and to apply my knowledge of complex interior renovation projects to insure things came in on budget. That ultimately led to nearly 20 years of service at the local level as chapter president, as state-level director, and as regional and at-large director on the national board.