Student Awards

2024 Memorial Robert E. Markinson Architecture Award

Robert E. Markinson, RA, CCNY B.S. Architecture, 1990, lived and practiced architecture in New York City for 35 years. Bob’s joyful approach to the profession made him an enthusiastic mentor for young designers, sharing with them his love for research and new technologies and inspiring them with his dedication, kindness, and generosity. Bob passed away on April 27, 2020 of a heart attack, in his sleep at his home in Manhattan. His obituary can be found here. This award of a $1,500 stipend is in honor of his memory.

**Alejandro Estevez**

Alejandro Estevez is a 4th-year architecture student at the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture. He is deeply passionate about working with diverse site conditions, clients, building types, and scales. Alejandro’s enthusiasm for design and aesthetics is driven by his commitment to using architecture to benefit and represent underserved communities. Growing up as a native New Yorker, Alejandro observed significant disparities in urban design during his daily commute from the Bronx to Manhattan, sparking his awareness of the stark differences in architectural quality between Manhattan and the outer boroughs. This early observation led him to question why some areas are graced with high-quality structures while others face the reality of deteriorating buildings. Alejandro acknowledges that addressing these urban challenges involves tackling complex systemic issues that go beyond mere design. His education at City College has nurtured this vision of justice through architecture, reinforcing his commitment to confronting architectural inequalities in New York City’s urban landscape.

2023 AAG stipend Award Recipients

The CCNY Architecture Alumni Group is a community that serves as a vital bridge between the school and architectural profession, devoted to sustaining a network that continues the success and integrity of the school. Each year students who demonstrate academic achievement and service to their community are selected from the Spitzer School of Architecture to receive this award. We are delighted to encourage you and support your growth through our many opportunities to get involved, network, and build mentorship.

See a list of our past award recipients here.