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ARCHITECT GETS GOLD
April 20, 2007 - Detroit - The Michigan
Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has chosen Michael A.
Marshburn, AIA to be its Gold Medalist. The Gold Medal is the highest
achievement that an architect can attain in the state. AIA Michigan will
hold its Annual Celebration of Excellence in Architecture in Plymouth at the
Inn at St. John. The Inn will play host to over 200 architects for their
annual celebration. This year will mark the 150th Anniversary of The
American Institute of Architects.
Marshburn’s professional experience includes
over 25 years as President of Marshburn/Bunkley Associates. In 2001 his firm
merged with TMP from Bloomfield Hills and he became a Vice President of the
firm. Throughout his career he has been active in numerous local and
professional organizations serving as president of both AIA Michigan and the
Michigan Architectural Foundation. In 1999 he was also honored with the
Robert F. Hastings Award given annually by the AIA in recognition of his
significant effort and contribution to the society and to the architectural
profession.
His greatest contribution has been to
education in Southwest Michigan. He has worked with 8 different school
districts, building and remodeling their facilities, helping them to craft
their bond proposals and steering them toward quality architecture. His
buildings dot the campus of Hillsdale College and Western Michigan
University.
Marshburn was the founder of the Education
Facilities Conference in 1992. This annual forum, under the auspices of the
Michigan Architectural Foundation, brings all the players responsible for
school construction to the same table. School boards, superintendents,
regulators and architects meet together to improve communications and to
solve problems. Speakers from across the country present the latest and best
techniques for designing quality K-12 learning environments.
He earned his architecture degree from Miami
University in Ohio.
The American Institute of Architects
Michigan, headquartered in the historic Beaubien House across from the
Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, established its awards program to
bring to public attention the value and importance of architectural
excellence and to recognize those whose notable achievements encourage all
to make excellence in architecture the standard. |
