On a late afternoon last week, after receiving an initial shocking call from ASAI President Emeritus Dick Sneary,and then both of us making a few more calls to her closer friends that evening, ASAI has learned that its long-time, most supportive, non-illustrator member, Nancy Opsata had passed away in early December 2021. I then did […]

Future ReImagined The Architecture In Perspective 36 2021 Conference The value-packed ASAI 2021 Virtual Conference is nearly upon us! It’s from Nov 1st – 5th so don’t delay—the time to register would be… now! This year we’ve lined up 18 of the industry’s most accomplished artists and designers to speak. You will not want to […]

Architecture in Perspective Themed Category for the International Competition Great architectural illustrations have the power of innovation and seduction. They present new alternatives for unbuilt spaces, allow us to dream of a better way of living and they jumpstart conversations about the future without the need for a single word. Throughout history, Architectural illustrations and […]

A LIFE REMEMBERED REMEMBERING SYD MEAD BY GORDON S. GRICE The first time I met Syd Mead was over the telephone. As ASAI (then ASAP) president, in 1993, it was my job to hunt down three willing professionals for our annual AIP jury. I don’t remember who suggested that we ask Syd to join the […]

Author: Frank Costantino During the week of January 24, 2021, and after some months of delays in preparation and completion of the award, ASAI co-founder Frank Costantino, arranged for the presentation of the Architecture in Perspective 35 Hugh Ferriss Memorial Prize to Dennis Allain, here in Massachusetts. This Prize, unique to ASAI is not only […]

Opinion submitted by Melissa Weese Events in recent weeks have made me examine where I, as an architect and as a white person, can further expose systemic racism and work to eliminate it. In the context of the ASAI, I could talk about how it’s important to include people of color in our illustrations, and […]