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The Washington Architectural Foundation is pleased to announce the Fall Design Fête will take place at the Union Market Dock5 on November 20, 2025. This event will celebrate our community and honor several worthy individuals and programs that have made Washington a better place through their contributions as designers, advocates and clients.

This year’s Fete will include a cocktail reception and seated dinner with a program.  Along with celebrating the contributions of these worthy individuals, the Fall Design Fête supports the Washington Architectural Foundation’s education and community outreach programs. Thanks to wonderful sponsors like you, the Foundation can better meet its mission to share the power of architecture to transform community.

Honorees

2025 Centennial Medal Winner – Jonathan Penndorf, FAIA

2025 Glenn Brown Award Winner – Mayor Muriel Bowser

2025 Architect Educator Award Winner – Nea Maloo, FAIA

2025 Emerging Architect Winner – Gozde Yildirim, Assoc. AIA

2025 Partnership for the Planet Award Winner – Greg Plavcan, Assoc. AIA

2025 Donald B. Myer Award for Public Service – Lance Davis, FAIA

Sponsor Fall Design Fête 2025 here

Washington Architectural Foundation is grateful to the following sponsors for the generosity and early commitment in support of the 12th annual Fall Design Fete: