DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURE: The Net Zero House in the Finger Lakes by Clarke Caton Hintz principal John D.S. Hatch is among the designs on display at the Arts Council of Princeton April 6-12.

By Anne Levin

The work of several local architecture firms will be on display from April 6-12, designated as New Jersey Architecture Week, at the Arts Council of Princeton. The special exhibition is presented by AIA CNJ [American Institute of Architects Central New Jersey] and showcases submissions from its 2024 Design Awards program.

A reception, open to the public, will be held on Tuesday, April 8 from 6-8 p.m. The Arts Council is located at 102 Witherspoon Street.

The show highlights the work of AIA CNJ architect members, featuring all architectural project submissions from the organization’s inaugural awards program. Among the categories represented are Social Impact, Historic Preservation, Open, Residential, Sustainability, and Interior Architecture.

Firms whose work is on display include Landau | Zinder Architecture, Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design, Designs for Life, Mills + Schnoering Architects, DRG Architects, and Clarke Caton Hintz.

In the Preservation category, Michael Hanrahan of Clarke Caton Hintz was honored for the Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchcliffe Stadium project in Paterson. Hanrahan was also elevated to the College of Fellows, which is considered AIA’s highest membership honor.

The Trenton-based firm was also honored in the Residential category for the Net Zero House in the Finger Lakes, designed by John D. S. Hatch.

“We are thrilled to be honored by AIA CNJ for this house, which is designed to fit into its rolling, rural landscape; to acknowledge the historic context of the region; and to be net zero and well more than carbon neutral,” wrote Hatch in an email. “The team also worked closely with the builder to include as many local and regional materials and products as possible.”

In the Open category, Princeton-based architect Joshua Zinder of Landau | Zinder Architecture won an award for the Yakov & Hava Telyas Chabad Jewish Center in Clinton. Zinder’s firm JZA + D won in the Small Projects category for the Sukkah Village he designed at The Jewish Center of Princeton.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proclaimed New Jersey Architecture Week in honor of the AIA New Jersey chapters’ 125th anniversary this year. Several public events are being held across the state including open houses, educational initiatives, films, and tours (visit aia-nj.org).

The exhibition marks the second time that the Arts Council of Princeton is partnering with the AIA CNJ.

“The Arts Council is thrilled to once again partner with AIA Central New Jersey,” said Adam Welch, executive director. “After the success of our ‘Art of Architecture’ film series in 2024, we knew we had to collaborate again — this time to host the Design Awards Exhibition. This exciting event will bring together architects from across Central New Jersey to celebrate and showcase innovative projects in architecture and design. We look forward to fostering meaningful discussions, highlighting the incredible architectural talent in our region, and, of course, sharing our beloved Michael Graves/Kenneth Kassler building with fellow design enthusiasts.”

For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.