"We're very lucky to be able to continue the tradition of celebrating our Awards Gala in architecturally significant venues in Los Angeles. We are also very privileged to be among the first groups to host an event at this extraordinary venue. This is another grand addition to the new Los Angeles Cultural Corridor which includes the Cathedral, the Music Center, MOCA, and the soon to be completed Disney Concert Hall.

I thank you all for joining us… to pay tribute to our design award winners and special honorees.”

Gala Opening Remarks by Bob Hale, Jr. AIA, 2002 Board President