We are pleased to announce the recipients of Texas Society of Architects’ 2025 Honor Awards! These awards recognize exceptional members, firms, individuals, and organizations for outstanding achievements in support of the profession of architecture, the built environment, and quality of life in Texas. Recipients will be recognized at our upcoming TxA25 Annual Conference & Design Expo on Oct. 30–Nov. 1 in Dallas.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

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Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Honor of Llewellyn W. Pitts, FAIA
R. Lawrence “Larry” Good, FAIA
Dallas

Larry Good, FAIA, is a visionary architect, planner, and writer whose 45-year career reflects an unwavering commitment to design excellence and community impact. As a founding principal of Good, Haas & Fulton—now GFF Design—Good built a firm with a lasting statewide legacy. He has also been a vocal advocate for planning and urban design, championing holistic thinking beyond individual buildings and enhancing quality of life in communities across Texas. Enduring contributions include leadership in The Dallas Plan, strategic planning for Downtown Dallas, advocacy against the Trinity Tollway, and master planning for the Dallas Farmers Market and Design districts.  His prolific writing bridges architectural ideals with daily experience, deepening public understanding of the built environment. Good’s enduring influence continues to shape practice, inspire peers, and elevate the profession throughout Texas.

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Cornerstone Award
Alan Graham
Austin

Alan Graham, founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes in Austin, is the visionary behind Community First! Village—a nationally recognized model for addressing homelessness through design. Since 1998, Graham has championed human dignity through sustainable, community-driven development, creating 400+ homes for formerly unhoused individuals, with plans for over 1,200 more. His leadership bridges architecture, social impact, and advocacy, collaborating with architects, artists, and builders to demonstrate how design can end homelessness and restore connection. Through partnerships like AIA Austin’s Tiny Victories competition, Graham has redefined how we serve vulnerable populations, setting a new standard for architecture’s role in serving humanity.

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Award for Community Service in Honor of James D. Pfluger, FAIA
David Carroll, AIA
Austin

David Carroll, AIA, is the founder and director of the multifamily architecture studio at Urban Foundry Architecture. He is a committed citizen architect whose career blends design excellence with deep community service. A leader in advocacy, Carroll co-founded AIA Austin’s CodeNEXT Advocacy Committee and has served on the TxA Government Affairs Steering Committee. He’s also been appointed to multiple City of Austin commissions, where he’s led the rewrite of the city’s Urban Design Guidelines and helped draft the first Historic Design Guidelines and a Climate Equity Plan. Carroll has spent his career designing affordable housing and serves as VP of a local community development corporation that champions equitable access to home ownership and retail space. His contributions exemplify the impact architects can have in public life.

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Award for Equitable Practice in Architecture in Honor of John S. Chase Jr., FAIA
Charyl F. McAfee-Duncan, FAIA, NOMA
Dallas

Charyl McAfee-Duncan, FAIA, NOMA, is president and principal of McAfee3 Architecture + Design, where she has led with a vision of equity, service, and community impact for over three decades. A protégé of John S. Chase, McAfee-Duncan honors his legacy through inclusive design, advocacy, and mentorship. She champions equitable practice through designs that reflect and serve diverse communities and volunteer work spanning a wide range of civic and cultural initiatives. She is on the advisory board for CityLab High School, serves on TxA’s Government Advocacy Steering Committee, and has helped advance the visibility of Black women in architecture through DFW NOMA. McAfee-Duncan’s career reflects her deep commitment to uplifting underrepresented voices and shaping a more inclusive future for architecture.

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Award for Outstanding Educational Contributions in Honor of Edward J. Romieniec, FAIA
Donna Kacmar, FAIA
Houston

Donna Kacmar, FAIA, is a dedicated educator, architect, and author whose impact spans over three decades of teaching, practice, and service. A tenured professor at the University of Houston, she has taught a wide range of courses, led international programs, and is the only tenured female full professor and registered architect teaching at her institution. The most active educator in her chapter, she has served the profession through the AIA Houston board, RUDAT, Architecture Center Houston Foundation, TxA, multiple design awards juries, and AIA Strategic Council. Kacmar’s built work, books, and exhibits deepen the understanding of contemporary practice, and her initiatives, such as the Materials Research Collaborative, bridge academia and the profession, championing students and expanding opportunities for future architects.

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Associate Member of the Year
Kirsten Griffin, Assoc. AIA, NOMA
Dallas

Kirsten Griffin, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a rising leader whose dedication, advocacy, and service have made a lasting impact on the architectural profession. A young, deaf, Hispanic woman, Griffin champions diversity, inclusion, and accessibility while inspiring the next generation through mentorship, outreach, and education. As director at large and chair of the Latinos in Architecture Network at AIA Dallas, she has led fundraising efforts, built community partnerships, and organized impactful programming. Through her work as a project coordinator at HKS and beyond, Griffin exemplifies the leadership and passion that define the future of architecture.

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Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Architecture through the Media in Honor of John G. Flowers, Hon. AIA 
Gustavo Bernal
Austin

Gustavo Bernal is the founder of Gus Bernal Film, Photo, and Education and a filmmaker dedicated to promoting architecture through compelling visual storytelling. Rooted in his Hispanic heritage and trained in animation and visual effects, Bernal brings a multicultural and cinematic perspective that connects with diverse audiences. Since 2020, he has collaborated with AIA Austin on the WiA Profiles video series, highlighting women in architecture. His award-winning films have screened internationally, and his media work includes projects for AIA Pittsburgh and the Mentor Dino Podcast. Bernal’s storytelling powerfully advances equity, civic engagement, and architectural appreciation.

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25-Year Award
San Antonio Central Library
San Antonio

Designed by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta of Legorreta Arquitectos, with associate architect Sprinkle Robey Architects, architect of record Johnson-Dempsey & Associates, and interior designer Ford Powell & Carson, this 240,000-sf landmark opened in 1995 to great acclaim. Born of a design competition, the building is a bold departure from traditional library design, celebrating San Antonio’s Hispanic heritage through its vivid forms and vibrant spaces. Organized around a six-story atrium, its geometric composition invites light and shadow to dance throughout. Inside, visitors find public art, a special library scaled for children, and an extensive Texana collection. A vibrant city landmark demonstrating the power of design, this building has inspired future projects and redefines the library as a dynamic community and cultural hub. 

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Architectural Landmark Award
Highland Park Village
Dallas

Highland Park Village, designed by Marion Fooshee and James Cheek in 1931, was the nation’s first planned shopping center. It introduced a revolutionary concept: a unified, open-air retail district modeled on Mediterranean civic plazas. A groundbreaking model for suburban development, its architecture and pedestrian-focused, cohesive site plan continue to shape retail and urban design. OMNIPLAN has been thoughtfully restoring the site for HP Village Partners for two decades, and recent renovations and additions demonstrate how preservation and modern use can coexist harmoniously. Designated a Historic Landmark in 2000, it remains a living influence and architectural benchmark in Texas.