New Jersey Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Installs Steven Lazarus, AIA, as 2015 Treasurer

MOORESTOWN, N.J. (March 17, 2015) — The New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) today announced that Steven Lazarus, AIA, will serve as the organization’s 2015 treasurer. The Northvale, N.J. resident was installed during AIA-NJ’s annual awards gala in Moorestown, N.J.

A registered architect and AIA member for nearly 20 years, Lazarus previously served AIA-NJ as second vice president.

Lazarus is a founding principal of Englewood-based Axis Architectural Studio, which provides complete architectural and interior design services to companies and individuals in the Mid Atlantic region.

Under his leadership, Axis has earned a reputation for provocative design style coupled with the highest standards of construction and architectural engineering. Projects range from corporate expansions, award-winning restaurants, medical offices, industrial warehouse projects, sports facilities, residential design, boutique stores and private education facilities. He is an alumnus of the Cornell University School of Architecture. In addition to leading and directing the firm’s staff, Lazarus is also instrumental in maintaining the strength of the firm’s finances.

“It gives me great pleasure to begin my role as treasurer of AIA-NJ,” said Lazarus. “In this role, I will draw upon the work that I do day-to-day to ensure that the organization is on firm financial footing, so that it can continue its important work.”

Other officers installed at the gala were Kimberly Bunn, AIA, as president; Justin Mihalik, AIA, as president elect; Ben Lee, AIA, as first vice president; Verity Frizzell, AIA, as second vice president; Nicholas Caravella, AIA, as regional associate director; and Kurt M Kalafsky, AIA, as past president. Robert Cozzarelli, AIA, continues as regional director and Judy Donnelly continues as secretary.

About AIA and AIA New Jersey

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the professional organization that helps architects serve the public’s needs and builds awareness of the role of architects and architecture in American society. The organization, which was founded in 1857, recently celebrated its 150th anniversary. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., its 300 plus local chapters represent 86,000 licensed architects and associated professionals. AIA New Jersey, based in Trenton, is the local chapter of AIA. In 2000, it celebrated its 100th anniversary. AIA New Jersey has about 2,000 members in six regional sections. For more information, please visit www.aia-nj.org.