Founder of Spacesmith Elevated to College of Fellows
Receiving a major lifetime honor, the national leader in architecture, interiors and higher education, Jane Smith, founder of Spacesmith, has been elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the group’s highest recognition.
As the founding principal of Spacesmith, the noted architecture and design firm based in in New York City, Jane Smith has helped change the profession, especially for women. With over 25 employees, the firm has worked on a wide range of acclaimed building and interiors projects, including the Brooklyn Bridge Park pop-up pool, Donna Karan’s showrooms, the U.S. Mexico City Embassy, the Staten Island Family Justice Center, Ralph Lauren’s headquarters, and MTV Networks. A lifelong educator, Smith has also served as Chair of the Department of Interior Design at the School of Visual Arts since 2006.