An Evening with Matthew Bremer

Matthew Bremer became President of AIA New York in January 2023 and, in doing so, became the first openly gay person to hold this position since the organization's founding more than 160 years ago. In his presidential letter at the start of his term, he charted the year ahead with a bold theme of Our City, Ourselves and listed a range of programming and engagements for the year. Chief among them, a promise to address "issues affecting our community locally and nationally" and a commitment to "supporting and broadening diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across AIANY."

In an open discussion facilitated by Rajas Karnik, Matthew will share his story from early days of coming out in the state of Texas to starting his own business to what drove him toward his Presidential duties. He'll share his trials and success as a small business owner, balancing his responsibilities as an AIANY Board Member, and share his plans to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession. Lastly, he'll leave us all with some thoughts on how each of us can individually work toward making our profession a safer, more inclusive space for all. The evening is sure to inspire us all.

We are pleased to host this hybrid event so Matthew can share his story with many people. Please be sure to select the appropriate ticket type at check-out.

About Matthew Bremer

Matthew Bremer is a native Texan with deep Hill Country roots tempering his otherwise die-hard New York sensibility. He studied architecture and art history as an undergraduate at Rice and received his Masters of Architecture from Yale, where he also studied under acclaimed set designer Ming Co Lee at Yale's School of Drama. Matthew founded Architecture in Formation as a way to celebrate the rich, rigorous, laborious, and messy process of making architecture, and engages each project with a fresh set of eyes. He has taught architecture and been a guest juror at architecture schools around the country.

In 2009, Matthew was recognized by the American Institute of Architects with the National Young Architects Award and, in 2023, started his tenure as the president of the AIA New York chapter. He works, plays, and entertains hard between the Bronx, a 200-year-old converted church in the Catskills, and a tiny cottage in Springs, East Hampton, which he shares with his partner Shaun and their two Salukis Noah and Moses.