photograph by Sioux Nesi
Co-founder and principal-in-charge Claire Weisz recently received an AIA New York Medal of Honor, its highest award to a member for distinction in the profession. The jury cited Claire’s “distinguished work and high professional standing.” Additionally, co-founder and principal Mark Yoes was recently elevated to Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, the national group’s highest honor recognizing “exceptional work and lasting contributions to architecture and society.”
For more than 25 years, Claire and her partners – including Mark, Adam Lubinsky, PhD, AICP, and Layng Pew, AIA – have evolved WXY into a truly integrated interdisciplinary firm by working across architecture, urban design and planning. Underpinning all of WXY’s work is a deep commitment to urbanism by infusing architecture, infrastructure and public space with civic dignity through design.
It was a pleasure to work with Mark on his FAIA submission and very exciting to announce the AIA’s awards of merit that recognize WXY’s commitment to fulfilling Aristotle’s definition of urbanism: “The city-state comes into being for the sake of living, but it exists for the sake of living well.”
