Architect, Daniel L. Dworsky, FAIA, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2004

The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) announces the 2004 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Service. This award is presented to an individual as recognition of outstanding contributions to the improvement of the built environment and contribution to the goals of the profession of architecture and the AIA in California.

Daniel L. Dworsky, FAIA, Gold Medal recipient from the Los Angeles Chapter, has made a major, positive impact on California architecture and has established a high standard of quality in the communities he has affected. Dworsky's work qualifies him for the Lifetime Achievement honor as a designer, mentor, and leader in the profession.

A practicing architect for more than 50 years, Dworsky was Director of Design and Managing Principal of Dworsky Associates, the Los Angeles firm he founded in 1953, which later merged with Cannon Design in 2000. His strong, simple sculpted work has provided a compelling statement for California architecture the past half-century. In addition, he has mentored numerous distinguished architects throughout his career. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1927, Dworsky lived in the Twin Cities and Sioux Falls, South Dakota prior to enrolling at the University of Michigan. He excelled in architectural studies and was also a collegiate All-American athlete named to the All Time Rose Bowl Team for his role as defensive captain and linebacker on Michigan's National Championship team in 1948. After playing professional football, as a first round draft pick for the Los Angeles Dons in 1949, Dworsky focused his concentration on architecture.

The successful completion of Dworsky's first major public commission, the Crisler Arena at the University of Michigan, demonstrated his ability to combine majesty of scale with human accessibility. The numerous award-winning projects completed during his first fourteen years of practice led to his election to the AIA College of Fellows at the early age of 41.

Other challenging opportunities followed, including two very different projects for California State institutions. The 35-acre planned community complex for the California State School for the Blind, and the Theatre Arts Building at California State University Dominquez Hills. The theatre is one of Dworsky's favorite projects.

Distinguished Los Angeles projects include the Bradley International Terminal at LAX, The Federal Reserve Bank, UCLA's Drake Stadium, The Downtown Angeles Plaza Housing, and the Van Nuys Municipal Courts Building. Dworsky's commitment to design excellence has earned him over 100 national, regional, and community awards. He has been voted one of the top twelve most distinguished architects in Los Angeles. At 76, while retired from full time practice, Dworsky continues to consult with the Federal Reserve Bank, The City of Beverly Hills, and several others while helping set national and local standards for architectural excellence.

The AIACC Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the architectural profession. The AIACC congratulates Mr. Daniel Dworsky for this impressive accomplishment.

The AIACC represents the interests of 10,000 architects and allied professionals in California. Founded in 1944, AIACC's mission supports architects in their endeavor to improve the quality of life for all Californians by creating more livable communities, sustainable designs and quality work environments. Today the AIACC is the largest component of the national AIA organization. For more information, visit www.aiacc.org