nastasi architects, Hoboken, NJ, US, Architectural Intern

Alpha Rho Chi Medal, Award

In 1931, the Grand Council of Alpha Rho Chi established the Alpha Rho Chi Medal to "encourage professional leadership by rewarding student accomplishment." Awarded to the graduating senior who has shown an affinity for leadership, performed willing service for the school or department, and gives promise of real professional merit through his or her attitude and personality. The Alpha Rho Chi Medal commends those students who show true professional merit beyond the design studio and their academic career.

Walter R. Leach II, Award

Established in Memory of Walter R. Leach II (March’67), the fellowship is awarded on the basis of academic merit to students entering the third year.

Mario J. Romanach Fellowship, Award

Established in 1984 in memory of one of Penn’s most beloved teachers, the fellowship is awarded to a student entering the final year in the professional degree program, for demonstrated excellence in design, a love for architecture, and the determination to develop as an architect. Mario J. Romañach served as Professor Architecture from 1929 until his death in 1984. He was Chairman of the Department of Architecture from 1971 to 1974.

Harlan Coornvelt Memorial Medal, Award

Established in 1975 in memory of Harlan Coornvelt, who served as an Associate Professor of Architecture at the School of Design from 1968 until his death in 1973. Awarded to the student who achieved the most outstanding record in required architectural structure courses.