Gati of Architecture Studio honored with Educator Award from AIANYS

Queens, NY The American Institute of Architects New York State (AIANYS) recognized the 2021 Honor Award recipients during a virtual ceremony held on January 20^th.

AIA New York State’s annual Honor Awards celebrate emerging professionals, architects, firms and educators throughout the state that have contributed to the profession and practice of architecture and to the AIA.

The Educator Award, recognizing notable contributions and accomplishments by an architectural educator in New York State, was presented to William Gati, AIA.

Gati, founder and principal of Architecture Studio in Kew Gardens, and a composer and musician, also finds time to be an adjunct professor at the New York Institute of Technology on Long Island. Over the course of his tenure, Gati has taught courses that have touched the lives of countless students. Gati sees his expertise as an opportunity to be a mentor to former students and peers, joining the advisory board of a local high school in Ozone Park, for construction trades, engineering, and architecture. As chair of the AIA Queens Chapter Scholarship Committee, he was a member of the transition team to establish a Queens Foundation for Architecture organization that could continue the fundraising work behind the scholarships awarded to high school and college students.

AIANYS president Illya Azaroff, FAIA, said, “It is important to recognize individuals and firms that advocate, educate and promote the profession of architecture. I applaud these individuals for what they have invested and achieved within the architecture profession and community.”

AIANYS executive vice president Georgi Ann Bailey, said, “On behalf of AIANYS, I congratulate all of the well-deserved recipients. Their tireless efforts and passion for the profession is inspiring.”