AIA Wilmington, NC

03/24/2023

Great turn out at the AIA Thirsty Thursday at The Venue!

02/17/2023

01/16/2023

Happy New Year!
Join us for our AIA Wilmington Board Meeting followed by our monthly Thirsty Thursday Social Event.
Satellite Bar and Lounge
Thursday January 19th, 2023
4:30 Board Meeting
5:30 Social

09/07/2022

Michael Ross Kersting, AIA, 58, of Wilmington NC passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 25th, while vacationing in the mountains of Aspen, CO, living life to the fullest in the vastness of the wilderness with his two boys William (Denver, CO) and Jack (Raleigh, NC) and wife, Pam.

Throughout his career, Michael left an indelible mark on the Cape Fear Region, as well as across the state with his thoughtful designs, outstanding leadership, and most importantly, respected character. Known for his rare combination of approachability and high-level talent, apprenticeship in Michael's studio became the foundation of the careers of numerous design professionals in its 27 years of existence. He served as a constant advocate for his profession, including as President of the Wilmington chapter of the American Institute of Architects and as an advisory board member of NC State University School of Architecture. His namesake firm has won numerous awards including the North Carolina AIA Honor Award, several AIA Wilmington Merit and Honor Awards, as well as give Matsumoto People's Choice Awards.
The service for Michael will take place on September 8, 2pm, at First Presbyterian Church, 125 South Third Street, Wilmington. Followed immediately with a reception at The Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street.

The service for Michael will take place on September 8, 2pm, at First Presbyterian Church, 125 South Third Street, Wilmington. Followed immediately with a reception at The Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Michael Kersting Memorial Fund that will establish the Michael Ross Kersting AIA Endowed Scholarship to benefit students of the School of Architecture at North Carolina State University. Donations can be made here: http://gofund.me/ee377e90
or checks payable to NC State Foundation can be mailed directly to NCSU College of Design, Attn: Lauren Hipp, Campus Box 7701, Raleigh NC 27695. Make reference to Michael Ross Kersting Memorial Fund.

08/16/2022

Join us for our AIA Wimington Board meeting followed by our monthly Thirsty Thursday Social Event. Make plans to join us for either one of these events or both!
Thursday, August 18th, 2022
4:30pm - 5:30pm Board Meeting
5:30pm Thirsty Thursday Social
Hi-wire Brewing
1020 Princess Street

03/22/2022

03/10/2022

03/08/2022

AIA Wilmington had the pleasure hosting a Lego Build Workshop at Snipes Academy of Arts and Design with 5th Grade Students last Thursday. The students learned about the Design and Construction Industry, followed by a Lego Build where each student received a Lego Architecture Series set to build and take home. We will be hosting a Lego Build for the remainder of the 5th Grade students on Thursday March 17 at Snipes Academy. Mark your calendars!

02/22/2022

City of Wilmington Fire Station No. 5 designed by Becker Morgan Group was submitted in the "Non-Residential" category of the AIA Wilmington 2021 Design Awards. Thank you for your submission.

The City of Wilmington Fire Department strategically grew over the past 5-years. A connecting corridor, Shipyard Boulevard has grown with the City of Wilmington, from the historic shipping port and the longest-running drive-in movie theater to a decade of sustained growth and redevelopment. The new City of Wilmington Fire Station No. 5 pays homage to the location's past while paving the future by creating a high standard for quality design and efficiency. The traditional brick façade connects the site's historical past to the present. A lookout tower anchors the 10,774 SF facility and serves as a beacon of public safety for the growing community. An on-site community training room further reinforces the department's commitment to the growing region.

While the department's mission is to protect the community, the station's mission is to protect the firefighters and remain operational in all conditions. The design team took significant measures to create a building focused on promoting the health and wellness of its occupants while being resilient and durable. The ten firefighters who call the firehouse home (at any time) enjoy a communal kitchen, living area, and outdoor patio. Gathering areas encourage camaraderie amongst the crew, which is crucial to facilitate group processing of traumatic events. Natural light and connection to the outdoors through overhead skylights and large windows naturally destress and reduce anxiety amongst crew members. Equipment bays and storage is separate from the living space and referred to as clean and dirty spaces in the firehouse. Isolated ventilation systems ensure harmful carcinogens do not enter the living space.

Located in North Carolina's hurricane belt, the survivability of the facility is paramount to the safety of area residents as well as the first responders. The building is designed as a level IV Essential Facility, seismic category D, capable of withstanding a sustained 131mph wind load. The three 80ft apparatus bays house five department vehicles and the regional HAZMAT team. Fast-acting bi-folding doors and direct hallway access to the equipment bays minimize crew response time and support the City of Wilmington Fire Department ISO Class Two rating.

The 1.72-acre site includes on-site stormwater management, secure staff parking, heavy apparatus aprons, and traffic improvements.

02/05/2022

On the cusp of 30 years of activity by AIA's Committee on the Environment (COTE) and many years after the 2006 adoption of the 2030 Challenge, AIA as a National Organization adopted its boldest and most holistic statement in support of Climate Action with its 2019 resolution termed the "Big Move Toward Environmental Stewardship". The resolution outlined three key areas: declare an urgent climate imperative for carbon reduction, transform the day-to-day built practice of architects to achieve a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient and healthy built environment; and leverage support of peers, clients, policy makers, and the public at large.

The adoption of this resolution by Chapters or Sections of AIA was not part of the resolution, nor was it intended to be a mandate. However, as a means to show solidarity by AIA members in support of Bold Climate Action, AIA Wilmington is considering the adoption of the resolution with the commitment to prioritize climate action in whatever form this may take, as determined in the present and in the future by its members.

Our goal is to refocus our efforts and take a leadership role in resilient and sustainable measures to address the climate imperative

02/02/2022

Atlantic Packaging - Corporate Offices designed by Bowman Murray Hemingway Architects was submitted in the "Non-residential" category of the AIA Wilmington 2021 Design Awards. Thank you for your submission.
This Atlantic Packaging project is a 15,000 square foot addition to their corporate headquarters. 8,850 square feet of the existing pre-engineered metal building was demolished to make room for the new building. The owner wanted the addition to make the facility more recognizable as its corporate headquarters.
The design concept was developed to compliment what Atlantic Packaging does as a company. Atlantic Packaging designs and fabricates packaging for an endless variety of products. These packages protect and showcase what is contained inside of them. The design is meant to act similarly. The layout and exterior finish system skin were designed to showcase and protect Atlantic Packaging's most important resources - its people.

01/20/2022

Cedar Island Residence was submitted in the "Large Residential" category of the AIA Wilmington 2021 Design Awards. Thank you for your submission.

Cedar Island Residence is modernist house designed by LS3P and sited to take advantage of stunning views across a tidal marsh and down the Intracoastal Waterway. When the owners found a rare piece of property at the end of an island with unobstructed views on three sides, they worked closely with the architect on several design studies for the site. After it was determined that the existing 1980s era house did not enhance the land, the team decided to start over with a long, linear structure built for expansive views.
The south-facing pool and associated decks along the water create an oasis and a transition zone between marsh and land. The brightly-colored turquoise spiral stair at the pool deck creates a splash of color that has become a landmark for passing boats. Inside, coral stone creates a dividing point between public and private areas of the house. As a featured material for selected walls and floors, the stone extend from the entry stairs through the house, leading directly to the pool.

01/17/2022

Giving back even way after the last punch list is complete… American Institute of Architects (AIA) Wilmington Chapter and BMH Architects were guest presenters for Hoggard’s Interior Design classes on December 2nd, 2021. They focused on making real-world, industry connections for students by sharing construction plans and models of the Shelia Boles Gymnasium Project. Students were given a chance to ask questions and entered into raffle drawings for prizes provided by the AIA Wilmington Chapter. Thank you for allowing us to spread the love of architecture to the students.

09/27/2021

Introducing AIA Wilmington Design Awards 2021 Jury Member:
Michael Davis, AIA is a Project Architect and a Lead Designer at Sanders Pace Architecture. Since joining the practice in 2008, Michael has worked on a wide range of project types, from single-family homes to complex adaptive reuse development projects. He is committed to developing thoughtful and engaging designs that respond to both the programmatic needs of the client and the surrounding context of the given project. Michael is a contributing team member on many of the firm’s award-winning projects, including Cape Russell Retreat, Short Mountain House, and the Loghaven Artist Residency, which received an AIA National Architecture Award in 2021. In total, his work has been recognized with over 30 awards for design excellence at the local, regional, and national levels.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee where he has served as an Adjunct Lecturer and invited critic. He is the current AIA East Tennessee President and serves on the AIA Tennessee Board of Directors. In 2021 Michael was a recipient of the AIA Young Architects Award, which honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers.