The Kamphoefner Prize was established by Henry Kamphoefner, founding dean of the School of Design at NC State. Henry and Mabel Kamphoefner created an endowment administered through the NC Architectural Foundation and a Prize committee composed of the 5 most recent recipients. The 2019 Kamphoefner Prize This year, AIANC was pleased to present the Kamphoefner Prize to Kenneth Luker, AIA.
The qualifications for the award include:
1. be a member in good standing of NC AIA
2. be practicing as an architect for a period of at least ten years
3. demonstrate a consistent integrity and devotion to furthering the development of the Modern movement in architecture.
Kenneth is known for blending cultural awareness into the design of the built environment. He joined the Freelon Group in 2006, which became part of Perkins and Will in 2014, and leads the design process on projects such as healthcare, libraries, higher education institutions, museums, corporate offices, and science and technology centers. His work has amassed numerous awards and has been featured in publications for stunning and engaging designs that connect architecture with its cultural context.
Kenneth serves on the Designlife Board of Directors at NC State University’s College of Design, where he has taught as an adjunct professor in architecture and chairs the Leaders Council Committee. Kenneth lectures on a variety of design topics and is a frequent visiting design critic.
“Through thoughtfully composed architecture, Kenneth celebrates and dignifies people and events. This goes well beyond the stylistic expectations of the Kamphoefner Prize, and it illustrates modern architecture’s potential to engage communities, reflect on history, and promote social progress—all while elevating human experience” said David Hill, FAIA.
“Kenneth’s leadership in elevating the design quality of our projects and his thoughtful approach to articulating clients’ stories has been very impactful. This well-deserved prize is a testament to the talent and inventiveness Kenneth brings to each of our projects” said Zena Howard, FAIA