2024 Recipient

Calvin Boyd-Morlani

Architect and Associate
PAYETTE

Calvin Boyd-Morlani is an architect and associate at PAYETTE who is deeply committed to designing a more just architectural profession. As an active member of the BSA, he has served as chair of the Ethics Committee and co-chair of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Network, two experiences that inform his leadership within PAYETTE’s internal EDI Committee. Outside of this volunteer work, Calvin has taught design studios at Wentworth Institute of Technology and Virgnia Tech (via their OpenLab collaboration with PAYETTE). He holds a Master of Architecture I from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies from the University of Southern California.

About the Earl R. Flansburgh Young Designers Award

This award is named for Earl R. Flansburgh FAIA, a distinguished Boston architect and founder of Flansburgh Associates, who completed more than 200 diverse educational facilities projects during a career spanning more than 45 years. Flansburgh, the 1981 BSA president and 1999 BSA Award of Honor winner, generously supported emerging professionals and advocated for women architects. The firm he founded has been guided by the philosophy that a well-designed building improves the quality of our lives. This award is co-sponsored by the Flansburgh family.

The Flansburgh Young Designers Award is juried by the BSA Honors and Awards Committee each fall. The prize includes an online exhibition of the winner’s work hosted through the BSA website, a lecture, and a one-year membership to the Boston Society for Architecture. The winner is recognized at the subsequent annual BSA Awards Gala.

Eligibility, Submission Requirements, and Deadline

Applications are are accepted annually from June through September for the Flansburgh Young Designers Award, which is open to emerging professionals under the age of 40, including practitioners, aspiring architects, and architecture students. Links to detailed information on eligibility, submission requirements, and deadlines will be posted to this page when the application period is open.