American Institute of Architects Award NATHANIEL ALEXANDER OWINGS Broadside 1983
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American Institute of Architects Award NATHANIEL ALEXANDER OWINGS Broadside 1983. Excerpts from Nathaniel Owings’ acceptance response. Formal award dedication text. Presents well and suitable for framing or archival collection. Vintage 1983 commemorative broadside issued by the American Institute of Architects honoring architect Nathaniel Alexander Owings upon receiving the AIA Gold Medal. This typographic architectural ephemera piece commemorates the May 25, 1983 award presentation recognizing Owings’ contributions to American architecture and urban design as co-founder of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). The broadside includes: * Formal award dedication text * Excerpts from Nathaniel Owings’ acceptance response * A historical list of AIA Gold Medal recipients including architects such as: * Frank Lloyd Wright * Walter Gropius * Ludwig Mies van der Rohe * Le Corbusier * Louis Kahn * Philip Johnson Approximate size: About 15 inches tall based on ruler shown in photos. Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with light age toning, edge wear, minor corner wear, and gentle handling marks visible. Presents well and suitable for framing or archival collection. Please review photos carefully for exact condition. History / Bio: Nathaniel Alexander Owings (1903–1984) was one of the most influential American architects and planners of the 20th century. As co-founder of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, he helped shape the modern corporate skyline through landmark projects in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Owings advocated for integrating architecture with landscape and environmental stewardship, themes reflected in the printed acceptance excerpt on this broadside. Under his leadership, SOM became one of the world’s most prominent architectural firms, associated with major modernist developments and urban planning initiatives. The AIA Gold Medal is the highest honor awarded by the American Institute of Architects and recognizes lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture. Search keywords: Nathaniel Owings broadside, SOM architecture ephemera, AIA Gold Medal 1983, Skidmore Owings Merrill, architectural typography print, modernist architecture collectible, American Institute of Architects, Frank Lloyd Wright reference, Louis Kahn, Philip Johnson, architectural history collectible, vintage architecture print, SOM founder document
