Nancy Bastian, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP Selected as John Frederick Harbeson Award Recipient

Congratulations to Nancy Bastian, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP on being selected as the 2026 John Frederick Harbeson Award Recipient!

The John Frederick Harbeson Award is presented annually to a long-standing member of the architectural community and is intended to recognize their significant contributions to the architectural profession and its related disciplines over their lifetime. The recipient of this award will distinguish themselves throughout their career by their contributions to the architectural profession, the American Institute of Architects, the education of the architectural community, and their contributions to the Philadelphia community at large.

Nancy Bastian, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP 

Managing Partner | CBP Architects 

Nancy Bastian has devoted her career to affordable housing – for families, seniors, people with disabilities, and those in recovery – designing with compassion, leading in her community, and demonstrating the value of innovative, thoughtful, affordable architecture. 

Nancy joined CBP Architects’ predecessor studio, Cecil Baker + Partners, in 1987. She was named an associate in 1990, partner in 2006, and managing partner in 2023. For nearly four decades, Nancy has led and grown the firm’s affordable housing practice while advancing work for institutional and market-rate residential clients. Her architectural approach prioritizes quality regardless of scope or budget. She’s both an empathetic designer and an engaged industry leader. 

Nancy co-chairs the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) Fundraising Committee, serves as a vice chair of the Development Workshop, is a member and former co-chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philadelphia Housing Committee, and is a member of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. With AIA Philadelphia, Nancy has served as a board member, as co-chair of the Housing Committee, and on the Women in Architecture Committee. She holds a B.Arch. from the University of Notre Dame, is NCARB certified, and in 2024, was elevated to Fellowship by AIA National. 

Celebrate Nancy with us at the 2026 AIA Philadelphia Design Celebration! Tickets are now live and can be purchased HERE.