“We are inspired by New York City and where and how we find urbanism and collectivity in architecture at all scales and types.” “We are energized by the public nature of our work and the ideas that the buildings and spaces that we are privileged to make can both emerge from the needs and patterns of communities and can give back in small but significant ways to these communities and the city that inspires us,” explains Leven.
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They are further inspired by the public nature of architecture, free access and movement in cities, and finding new ways to open up opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in places such as academic buildings and offices. With backgrounds in fine arts, Leven and Betts harness the power of visual culture in their work and let it inform and inspire the way they design and create. We feel that our commitment to design, the issues of the city and to architectural education was recognized in this award.” “Stella and I practice, teach and serve on boards in the city and much of our work is located in New York City and state. “The award was an honor to receive especially because of the purpose of the award,” shares Leven.
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Recently, LEVENBETTS was named a “Firm of the Year” by the New York State chapter of the American Institute of Architects, a prestigious honor that recognizes “notable achievements in design, community service, education, and service to the profession and the AIA.” Leven and Betts have practiced architecture for a combined 48 years, with 22 as principals of their firm, and the award further honors their “leadership and mentorship, as leading design voices in urban issues in architecture, civic and learning spaces, and residential architecture.” David Leven with his wife and architecture partner Stella Betts David Leven, Professor of Architecture, Wins New York State Firm of the Year from the American Institute of ArchitectsĪs one half of the award-winning architecture firm LEVENBETTS, David Leven, Associate Professor of Architecture in the School of Constructed Environments at Parsons, together with his wife and partner Stella Betts, designs academic spaces and life sciences buildings, houses, libraries, and museum exhibitions.