Architect and activist Pascale Sablan named 2021 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award recipient

Dedicated professionals and leaders within the industry have been hard at work, pushing to raise awareness for underrepresented architects while making progressive changes within the industry. Pascale Sablan is no exception. As a senior associate for the New York-based firm S9 Architecture, her years of experience as a practicing architect are matched by her commitment to creating platforms where women and architects of color can be recognized and celebrated. Today the AIA announced Sablan as the recipient of the 2021 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. Established in 1972, the award is named in honor of civil rights leader Whitney M. Young Jr. The AIA explains the award is presented to an individual or organization that "embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a relevant issue, such as affordable housing, inclusiveness, or universal access."  ARIEL VIEW MILOT, HAITI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CAMPUS. Image courtesy of Pascal Sablan/Courtesy of AIADuring a year filled with challenges i...

Architect and activist Pascale Sablan named 2021 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award recipient

Dedicated professionals and leaders within the industry have been hard at work, pushing to raise awareness for underrepresented architects while making progressive changes within the industry. Pascale Sablan is no exception. As a senior associate for the New York-based firm S9 Architecture, her years of experience as a practicing architect are matched by her commitment to creating platforms where women and architects of color can be recognized and celebrated. Today the AIA announced Sablan as the recipient of the 2021 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award.

Established in 1972, the award is named in honor of civil rights leader Whitney M. Young Jr. The AIA explains the award is presented to an individual or organization that "embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a relevant issue, such as affordable housing, inclusiveness, or universal access." 

ARIEL VIEW MILOT, HAITI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL CAMPUS. Image courtesy of Pascal Sablan/Courtesy of AIA

During a year filled with challenges i...