BARBARA THISTLE ANDERSON, PARTNER

Education
Bachelor of Architecture, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1959, Thesis Prize
Linden Hall School, 1954

Awards

Excellence in Facilities - Rye YMCA - National YMCA BFS Program for Excellence, 2004
First Prize - PS-268 Queens - Chamber of Commerce, Borough of Queens - Annual Building Awards Competition, 2004
Excellence of Design Award - The Osborn Retirement Home - American Institute of Architects, 2003
Life time Achievement Award - For Contributions to the Profession - Barbara Anderson - American Institute of Architecture, 2003
Excellence of Design Award - Jackson Heights Elementary School, PS 212 Queens - American Institute of Architecture, 2002
Masonry Design Award - Jackson Heights Elementary School, PS 212 Queens -  American Institute of Architecture, 2002
Excellence of Design Award - Jackson Heights Elementary School, PS 212 Queens - National School Boards Association, 2002
First Prize - Jackson Heights Elementary School, PS 212 Queens - Chamber of Commerce, Borough of Queens, 2002
Medallion of Appreciation - Milton School Library - Rye City School Board, 2002
First Prize - Jackie Robinson Elementary School, PS 15 Queens - Chamber of Commerce, Borough of Queens, 2001
First Prize - PS 242 Queens - Chamber of Commerce, Borough of Queens, 2001
Excellence of Design Award - PS 242 Queens - Queens County Builders Association, 2001
First Honor Award - New Fairfield Middle School - American Institute of Architects, 1996
Excellence of Design Award - New Fairfield Middle School - National School Boards Assoc., 1996
Design Award - Rye High School - Preservation League of New York State, 1996
Design Award - PS 15 Queens - New York City School Construction Authority, 1994
Citation for Excellence of Design, Microsociety Magnet School - National School Boards Association, 1993
Historic Preservation Award, Rye Middle School - City of Rye, 1993
First Honor Award for Community Design, Rye Middle School - American Institute of Architects, 1993
Citation for Excellence of Design, Microsociety Magnet School - American Association of School Business Officials, 1991
First Honor Award for Microsociety School - American Institute of Architects, 1992
Honor Award for Excellence of Design, Milton School - New York State A.I.A., 1977
Honor Award for Excellence of Design, Milton School - American Institute of Architects, Westchester Chapter, 1977
Honor Award for Excellence of Design - American Institute of Architects, Westchester Chapter, 1977
Educational Program Achievement Award - New York State Association of Architects
First Honor Award for Excellence of Design - American Institute of Architects, Westchester Chapter, 1973
First Honor Award in recognition of an outstanding contribution to Homes for Better Living - A.I.A., House & Home, and American Home, 1972
Award for Architectural Excellence - Architectural Record, 1972
Award for Excellence in Design - New York State Association of Architects, 1972
Pennsylvania Society of Architects Award
Galbestos Competition, Second Prize
Thesis Prize, First Prize - Carnegie-Mellon University

Publication of Work
Time Magazine, Architectural Record, New York Times, House & Home, American Home,
Architecture & Urbanism, American School & University, Empire State Architect,
Gannett Westchester Newspapers, numerous books

Teaching Experience
Architect in Residence, White Plains Schools

Professional Experience
Anderson La Rocca Anderson, Architects and Planners, 1984-date
Allan and Barbara Anderson, Architects and Planners, 1966-1983
Ulrich Franzen and Associates, New York, part time, 1961-1965
Walter Gropius, The Architects Collaborative, 1959-1960
Paul Schweikher, Architect, Pittsburgh, 1957-1959
Kuhn, Newcomer & Valentour, Architects, 1956

Registration: New York State

Professional Societies:
American Institute of Architects, Council of Educational Facilities Planners,
President, American Institute of Architects Student Chapter

Civic Work
Arts in General Education Advisory Committee, City of White Plains, New York
Rye Code Commission
Board of Directors, Rye Art Center
Board of Directors, Rye Performing Arts Center
Rye Conservation Society

Exhibits: Westchester Women in Architecture, Hudson River Museum

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