David Hoedemaker FAIA

AIA Seattle Medal 2002
The individual dedication of David Hoedemaker FAIA (UW BArch 1960) to design excellence helped forge the reputation, stature, and success of one of the nation's largest architecture and design practices at NBBJ.  Dave's exemplary and profound commitment to design quality has shaped the design practice culture of the Northwest through decades of professional leadership at NBBJ and AIA Seattle, culminating in his 1973 term as President.

His extensive community service over several decades made him a respected emissary for design to the city's cultural and civic institutions.  This heritage combining design and service has also stamped hundreds if not thousands of design professionals who have worked at NBBJ or as collaborators on projects throughout the Northwest and around the world.

In addition to the individuals and practices influenced by this exemplary architect, his colleagues admire achievements produced by NBBJ's design culture that have won international design competitions and shape the Seattle design landscape, including Battelle Conference Center (later known as Talaris), University Friends Meeting House, Two Union Square (completed 1989, "perhaps the best of the city's tall buildings of its era"), and landmark buildings around the world.

*"Retired NBBJ Managing Partner lauded for life of design"
*PCAD David C. Hoedemaker
The Seattle Times 1995: "Improving on History"
AIA Architect June 2002

Image:  AIA Seattle President Steve Arai presenting Dave Hoedemaker with the Medal at the 2002 Honors Gala