Lynn L, Jones, AIA Member Emeritus, 2021 Harry F. Cunningham Gold Medal Recipient

Lynn L. Jones, AIA Member Emeritus

Lynn L. Jones, AIA Member Emeritus, of Lincoln, Nebraska, is the recipient of the 2021 Harry F. Cunningham Gold Medal for Architectural Excellence in the State of Nebraska. The Gold Medal is the highest honor the Nebraska Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) can bestow and is awarded in recognition of the most distinguished achievement in architecture or service to the profession of architecture in the State of Nebraska.

Throughout Jones’ career spanning 45 years at Davis Design, he held many leadership positions, including Chairman, Board of Directors from 1993 – 2006. Jones’ distinguished career has elevated the practice of architecture in Nebraska, most notably through his design of health care facilities, schools, institutional buildings and religious places of worship. Many of his contributions led to award winning projects. Lynn Jones has also been a major force in maintaining the architectural landmark, First-Plymouth Church’s design integrity and beauty.

Jones has also been instrumental in guiding young architects at the beginning of their careers with his extensive design experience. “Lynn has been a mentor to me and many during his career in architecture. He has a long-standing and continued interest in the education of the general public on architecture as well as his fellow architects. His contributions to the built environment are admired” said nominator Nancy Hove-Graul, AIA.

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The Gold Medal commemorates the achievements of Harry Francis Cunningham who came to Nebraska as lead architect for Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue’s office during completion of the tower phase of construction for the State Capitol following Goodhue’s death in 1924. It was Goodhue’s revolutionary building design which won the nationwide competition in 1920 for the creation of the state house in Lincoln. Cunningham subsequently established the first school of architecture at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln.