Libeskind nabs AIA NY’s top award

Daniel Libeskind, architect of the World Trade Center master plan, received the Medal of Honor from the American Institute of Architect’s New York chapter last night — its most prestigious distinction. AIA said in a statement that Libeskind’s “buildings address the cultural context of their communities while inspiring new understanding of the importance of design to go beyond the expected.” Libeskind, who founded Studio Libeskind, follows in the footsteps of past Medal of Honor recipients like David Childs, who was bestowed the honor last year, and other big names like Toshiko Mori, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Louis Skidmore. — Sarabeth Sanders

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