Uwe Brandes received the Glenn Brown Award from the Washington Architectural Foundation and the Washington chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The award recognizes individuals who have raised public awareness of architecture’s benefits to society and have dedicated their work to enhancing the quality of life in Washington, D.C.

Glenn Brown was an architect, civic activist, and the driving force behind the formation of the Senate Park Commission and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. He facilitated the implementation of the 1902 McMillan Commission Plan, restoring Pierre L’Enfant’s vision for a National Mall and reorganizing the city’s rail infrastructure by introducing Union Station. This award seeks to honor those who carry on his legacy of visionary civic engagement in advancing excellence in architecture and urban design.

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