James Williamson is a professor, architect and author in Memphis, Tennessee.[1] His books include "Kahn at Penn" (Routledge 2015) and 2 novels, The Ravine (Sunstone Press 2013) and The Architect (Cold Tree Press 2007).[1] Williamson is full Professor of Architecture at the University of Memphis.[1] In 2005 he became a Fellow (FAIA) of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Prior to joining the University of Memphis faculty, his practice specialized in the renovation of existing and the design of new religious buildings, receiving over 30 design awards.[2] In 2014, Williamson received the AIA's Edward S. Frey Award for career contributions to religious architecture.[3] He is the recipient of AIA Memphis' 2017 Francis Gassner Award for outstanding contributions to the quality of the built environment in Memphis. Williamson is also the recipient of the 2017 William Strickland Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor that AIA Tennessee can bestow on an individual, in recognition of a significant body of work having a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.
Works edit
Williamson's work includes:
- Ballet Memphis[4]
- St. Thomas More Church in Paducah, Kentucky[4]
- Renovations of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Rochester, New York[4][5]
- St. John's Episcopal Church in Johnson City, Tennessee.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c Leonard Gill (January 9, 2013). "James Williamson's Latest "Baby"". Memphis Flyer.
- ^ http://www.engagingnews.us/select/James-F-Williamson.html
- ^ "U of M's James Williamson Receives National Award for Religious Architecture". Archived from the original on 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
- ^ a b c d "James F. Williamson". University of Memphis' Expert List and Speakers Bureau.
- ^ "Rvosko page establishing association of renovations with Louis Pounders". Archived from the original on 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
External links edit
- Williamson, James F. "CV & Profiles website". University of Memphis. Retrieved 2014-04-20.
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