Five Texas architects are among the 82 AIA members elevated to the College of Fellows this year. This prestigious honor is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to architecture and society on a national level, and only about three percent of AIA’s more than 100,000 members hold this distinction. Architects who have been elevated to Fellowship can be identified by the designation FAIA after their name.

New fellows will be honored at the AIA Awards Gala, June 5, 2025, at the AIA25 Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston. Learn more about fellowship on AIA’s website.  

Congratulations to the newest Texas Fellows!

R. Burton Baldridge, FAIA
Baldridge Architects | AIA Austin
Objective 1 | Design

Burton Baldridge’s deliberate design approach commits to attentive restraint by striving for uncompromising clarity, seamless resolution, and inspired pragmatism. The result is timeless and intellectually rigorous work recognized for its precision, legibility, and contextual sensitivity.

Thomas Bayer, FAIA
HOK | AIA Houston
Objective 2 | Practice, Technical Advancement

Tom Bayer fosters a culture of innovation and professional growth by empowering teams through transparent processes, sharing tools to manage risks and outcomes, and leading with a people-oriented focus that draws on real-world experience.

Camille Jobe, FAIA
Jobe Corral Architects | AIA Austin
Objective 1 | Design

Camille Jobe’s work elevates the experiences of daily life by engaging the senses; illuminating layers of ideas, textures and craft; and demonstrating an uncommon level of care that is similarly reflected in her professional leadership.

Steven R. Raike, FAIA
Lake|Flato Architects | AIA San Antonio
Objective 1 | Design

Steve Raike’s rigorous approach to design marries the craft of architecture with the science of sustainability. His versatile leadership and dedication to mentorship results in influential architecture that brings demonstrable value to people and communities.

Stephen C. Springs, FAIA
Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects | AIA Dallas
Objective 2 | Practice, Technical Advancement

Stephen Springs enriches community life through service, planning, and design of civic recreation and aquatic projects. A nationally recognized leader, he persistently champions community-focused approaches, elevating the science, art, and impact of quality-of-life projects.