These awards are granted on the merit of proposals submitted for travel abroad incorporating the study of architecture, including planning and other specialized aspects of architecture.

Chosen by each critic for best design problem in final semester of Advanced Studio (open to M. Arch, AAD, UD)

School-wide award in recognition of high quality of work in the history/theory sequence

Ashraf Sami Abdalla (CCCP)

For an outstanding essay, paper, or thesis on the history or theory of architecture written for a class during his/her time at GSAPP

Caitlin Jennifer Blanchfield (CCCP)
Vincent Anthony Wilcke (HP)

The Percival & Naomi Goodman Fellowship is made possible through the generosity of Raymond Lifchez, M. Arch. ’57, GSAPP Faculty 1961-70, in honor of his former teacher, colleague, and friend Percival Goodman. The purpose of the Fellowship is to enable the recipient to carry out a project of social significance related to the interests of Percival Goodman.

Whitney Starbuck Boykin

To graduates who have excelled in the advancement of transdisciplinary research in urban development

Paul Chung Hin Chan

For innovative use of computing media in architectural or urban research, design, and fabrication.

Mark David Pothier

M. ARCH STUDENT NOMINATED “AVERY 6” AWARDS

To the student whose commitment within studio and the school at large has earned the respect of the student body.

David Isaac Hecht

To the student whose work questions the standards of architecture and promises to change the profession.

Talene Montgomery
Rui Wang

BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES HONOR AWARD

To the students who most demonstrate an ability to incorporate building technologies into the issues of architectural design

Andrew Maier III
Reece Whitfield Tucker

ALPHA RHO CHI MEDAL

Award for leadership and service to the School and promise of professional merit

Miles Russell Fujiki

HONOR AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

in recognition of the high quality of work in the design studios during the student’s program of studies

Juan Pablo Azares
Madeeha Yasin Merchant
Katharine Sachi Okamoto
Michael Edward Schissel
James Paterson Stoddart
Melodie Yashar

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TOTAL DESIGN

Rui Wang

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS’ CERTIFICATE

In recognition of excellence in design and promise of professional ability

Laura Theresa Buck

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS’ MEDAL

in recognition of excellence in design, scholarly achievement, and promise of professional ability

Andrew Maier III

CHARLES MCKIM PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN / SAUL KAPLAN TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP

Awarded to recognize the student whose work throughout the studios has been outstanding, funded by a bequest from Saul Kaplan (M.Arch ‘57). The prize is for travel and study following graduation

Tiffany Rattray

HONOR AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

in recognition of the high quality of work in the design studios during the student’s program of studies

Patrick Joseph Craine
Chasm Ezekwo
Pedro Camara Campos Figueiredo
Cristián Izquierdo
Myung Shin Kim
Georgios Kyriazis
Mariá Lozano
Mintra Maneepairoj
Marissa Nava
Rodrigo Valenzuela Jerez

WILLIAM WARE PRIZE AND SAUL KAPLAN TRAVELING FELLOWSHIP

to recognize the student in the Advanced Architectural Design Program whose work throughout the studios has been outstanding, funded by a bequest from Saul Kaplan (M.Arch ‘57). The prize is for travel and study following graduation.

Theodora Felekou

HONOR AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

in recognition of the high quality of work in the design studios during the student’s program of studies

Shirley Josephine Dolezal
Jimena Gonzalez Sicilia Ibarrola
Juan Jose Guzmán Palacios
Ninoshka Rachel Henriques

GSAPP PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN URBAN DESIGN

to recognize the student whose work in the Urban Design Program has been most outstanding

Kirk Nathaniel Finkel
Olivia Helen Gibbeson

THESIS AWARDS

For the thesis exhibiting the most rigorous conceptual development and the most complementary format or medium through which to realize it.

Exceptional Territory: The Case of Diego Garcia
Advisor: Laura Kurgan
Gregory Wallace Barton

For the thesis which makes the most significant contribution to the public sphere and which includes a realized component.

Taking it to the Street: The Art of Public Life
Advisor: Mabel Wilson
Tanya Yampol Gershon

PROGRAM AWARD

for high academic attainment in the CCCP program

Elis Gabriela Mendoza Mejia

THESIS AWARDS

INTERNATIONAL PRESERVATION SECTOR

Cities on the Edge: Significance and Preservation of Hillside Squatter Settlements in Korea
Advisor: Pamela Jerome
Jee Eun Ahn

CONSERVATION SECTOR

Pressing Issues: An Examination of Current Terra Cotta Manufacturing, Products, and Use as a Replacement Material in Historic Structures
Advisor: Theo Prudon
Emily Elizabeth Barr

PLANNING SECTOR

Neighborhood Conservation Districts: An Assessment of Typologies, Effectiveness, and Community Response
Advisor: Carol Clark
Max Abraham Yeston

CHARLES ABRAMS THESIS AWARD

for a masters thesis that best exemplifies a commitment to social justice

The Appropriateness of Public Open Space in China’s Urban Village
Advisor: Xin Li
Xiaowan Zhang

PLANNING CHALLENGE AWARD

for a masters thesis that makes a substantive contribution to our understanding of a contemporary planning issue

The Implications of Planning Failure on State and Civil Society: Evaluating the Impacts of Land Reclamation Policies on Fishermen Communities in Bahrain
Advisor: Clara Irazabal
Fatema Al Zeera

PLANNING RESEARCH DESIGN AWARD

for a thesis that exemplifies a commitment to research methodology and/or planning techniques

Living Globally: exploring the need for foreign enclaves in Shanghai
Advisor: Stacey Sutton
Peter Insuk Chung

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PLANNERS OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD

for outstanding attainment in the study of Planning

Emily Alexandra Gordon

URBAN PLANNING PROGRAM AWARD

for high academic attainment

Benjamin Samuel Engle

NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION’S AWARD

for academic excellence and leadership in Urban Planning

Natalie Erin Quinn

URBAN PLANNING STUDENT PEER TO PEER AWARD

for outstanding service to classmates, faculty, and school

Amy Shih-Yuan Yang

HANK BELL ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARD

For embodying the entrepreneurial spirit that Professor Emeritus Hank Bell imparts in ‘Real Estate Opportunities.’

Arjun Kaul

SERVICE AWARDS

For outstanding service to the School

Jennifer Ayse Hahn
Jewelle Frances Kennedy
Andrew Gibson McCarthy

SCHOLASTIC PERFORMANCE

For high academic achievement

Mingsze Amanda Chan
Johnny Chi Chuan Din
Brendan McLaughlin