Philip Bona


BIO - Philip J. Bona, FAIA, NCARB, APA, ULI
Educational Credentials:
• M. Arch, University of California, Berkeley, CA (1977)
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, CA (1975)
Teaching Experience:
• Adjunct Professor, NewSchool of Architecture & Design, San Diego, CA (2009-12)
• Adjunct Professor of Architecture, College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA (2002)
Work Experience:
• Principal, Architect, Baucentrum Urban Studio, San Diego, CA - Current
• Senior Architect, AVRP Architects, San Diego, CA
• Senior Architect, BNIM Architects, San Diego, CA
• Asst. Vice President Arch. & Planning, San Diego Redevelopment Agency - CCDC, San Diego, CA
Professional Credentials:
• Chair - AIA National New Urban Agenda (Equitable Communities) Taskforce (2019-21)
• AIA National Strategic Council – (2017-19)
• Chair - COTE Committee, Professional Liability Committee
• AIA San Diego 2017 President, Vice President, Chair Urban Design Committee
• AIA San Mateo County President – (2000)
• California Registered Architect #C12383
Honors:
• 2020 Elevated to Fellow of the American Institute of Architects – Lifetime Body of Work
• 2019 Robert Mosher Lifetime Achievement Award: AIA San Diego – Lifetime Body of Work
• 2017-19 Louise Blanchard Bethune Fellowship: AIA Strategic Council Class of 2019
• 2019 John S. Bolles FAIA Fellowship: AIA California Board of Directors – 9 years of Service
• 2017 “One of the City of San Diego’s 50 Most Influential People”: San Diego Daily Transcript
• 2017 Presidential Citation - AIA San Diego for Outstanding Service as Chapter President
• 2016 AIA Honor Award - American Enterprise Group National Headquarters Renovation
• 2016 AIA San Diego Honor Award - Pacific Center Qualcomm R&D Building
• 2007 Presidential Citation - AIA San Diego for Outstanding Service
• 2000 Presidential Citation - AIA California Council “Housing the Next 1 Million Charrette”