AIA Chicago honors former chapter President Peter Exley with a Presidential Citation Award
The AIA Chicago has honored one of its own with a Presidential Citation Award. Current AIA National President Peter Exley, FAIA, RIBA was recognized Wednesday for his ongoing work advancing the architectural profession begun more than three decades ago when the young Newcastle University and University of Pennsylvania graduate took a role in the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Exley was commended by chapter President Jessica Figenholtz for his “spirited service to the Institute and our profession; advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion; leading the architectural charge against climate change; and representing Chicago with the upmost professionalism.” Exley served as President of the Chicago chapter in 2013, and has since risen to the highest national position within the organization after being named the AIA National President in 2020. Exley has lectured at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for 29 years and keeps an office in the city through his fir...
The AIA Chicago has honored one of its own with a Presidential Citation Award. Current AIA National President Peter Exley, FAIA, RIBA was recognized Wednesday for his ongoing work advancing the architectural profession begun more than three decades ago when the young Newcastle University and University of Pennsylvania graduate took a role in the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
Exley was commended by chapter President Jessica Figenholtz for his “spirited service to the Institute and our profession; advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion; leading the architectural charge against climate change; and representing Chicago with the upmost professionalism.”
Exley served as President of the Chicago chapter in 2013, and has since risen to the highest national position within the organization after being named the AIA National President in 2020. Exley has lectured at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for 29 years and keeps an office in the city through his fir...
