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Architecture Award Goes to Burian

Andrew Burian, AIA,Rutgers Senior Design Planner Estimator

in the department of Planning, Development, and Design, is the

recipient of a prestigious award that recognizes emerging talent.

The annual award, presented by the New Jersey chapter of the

American Institute of Architects, recognizes an AIA-NJ member with

fewer than ten years practicing experience who has provided dis-

tinguished service to the profession. Candidates are nominated by

their peers.

Burian was honored at the AIA-NJ Awards Dinner on January

14. “It is a tremendous honor to receive such a prestigious pro-

fessional accolade from the most recognized organization for archi-

tecture,” Burian said. “They only present this to one person a year

and I am proud to have made the cut.”

“It’s been a notable year for Rutgers architects and planners,”

said Dave Schulz, Vice President, Planning, Development, and De-
sign. “In addition to the honor Andrew received, Seth Richter was Rutgers Andrew Burian was honored
with the AIA NJ Young Architect of
invited to China to share his knowledge of stormwater management, the Year Award.
Frank Wong was the keynote speaker at the annual AIA-NJ meet-

ing, Jeff Livingston hosted the Big 10 meeting of the Association of

University Architects, and the Rutgers Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH) building received an

Honor Award from AIA-NJ. A banner year indeed.”

Burian has been licensed to practice architecture in New Jersey since 2011. His work has contrib-

uted to the architectural and civic communities of the state and

includes the restoration of the Louis I. Kahn Trenton Bath House

and Day Camp in Ewing. The project received several local and

national awards. He was also instrumental in the restoration of the

Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, and managed the construction

of Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts in Rahway. Outside of

New Jersey, Burian’s work can be seen on such high profile proj-

ects as the balcony reconstruction of the Wheeler Opera House

in Aspen, CO; the life safety assessment of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO; and the restoration and

renovation of the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA.

At Rutgers, he has responsibility for solicitation of architectural and engineering firms for campus

improvements and feasibility studies, development of conceptual design and planning of projects, devel-

opment of pro-forma based project assessments, review of consultant submitted design documents and

strategic planning for capital initiatives.

In addition, Burian also maintains a connection to his local community and has worked with preserva-

tion groups including Friends of the Franklin Inn, The Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition and The East

Millstone Historical Society. He is the Current Chairman of the Franklin Township Historic Preservation

Advisory Commission, which has jurisdiction of five distinct historic districts. He has also given his time to

mentor students looking to pursue an education and career in architecture.

Gravatt, Trexler Featured for Years of Service

Dianne Gravatt, Assistant Vice President of Operations, and
Carol Trexler, recently retired Director of Facilities Human Re-
sources were featured in Facilities Manager magazine for pioneer-
ing roles as woman in the field of Facilities Management.

The article celebrates Gravatt’s and Trexler’s dedication to
their jobs, as well as being active members of APPA, a member-
ship organization dedicated to education facilities management
and the professional growth of its members. Facilities Manager is
the official publication of APPA. Click on the picture to link to the
full article.

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