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= Arthur Dyson = Arthur Dyson (born February 24, 1940) is an American architect. Dyson began his practice in the 1960s and continues to work in present day. His work has been focused in the Fresno, California area. His career has spanned over 700 buildings with a focus on materials and construction techniques.

Awards and honors
Between 1989 and 2014, Arthur Dyson received professional recognition for his architectural designs from more than 23 awarding institutes, councils, competitions, civic programs, and publications. In 1993, Dyson was awarded the Gold Medal of the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA), a national American architectural organization that also has various regional chapters. In addition to the Gold Medal, the Dyson practice received the Distinguished Presidential Citation (1994) and the Presidential Citation for Dedication and Contribution to the Professional of Architecture (1992). SARA has given the National Honor Awards for Design Excellence or the National Honor Award for Outstanding Design to 18 projects from the Dyson and DSJ Architects offices. In addition, the individual chapters of SARA have presented other recognitions, including State Firm Award (1998, 2004) from the California Council, together with 31 further honors for individual projects; the Outstanding Firm Award (2002) and Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Architecture (2000) from the New York Council, along with 18 individual project honors; and 6 additional project awards from the Pennsylvania and Illinois Councils of SARA (1994-2008).

As a longstanding member of his regional San Joaquin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Dyson was most recently presented by this group with the Lifetime Achievement Award (2014). His work had previously been recognized with the Presidential Award (2006), Architectural Firm of the Millennium (1999), and Presidential Citation for Lifetime Contribution to the Profession (1999). Between 1993 and 2012, Dyson's practice and DSJ Architects partnership received 30 honors from the San Joaquin Chapter for design excellence in individual projects. Other AIA chapters have also offered similar awards.

In 2003, Dyson was presented with an International Honorary Diploma as Professor of Architecture at the International Academy of Architecture, Sofia, Bulgaria.

'''Dyson's practice has focused on the Fresno, CA region. He has been awarded multiple civic awards as a result of his presence in the Fresno architectural and social community.'''


 * 2009 Best of Fresno Award for Best Architect in the Fresno community from the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
 * 2007 Special Recognition Award for community service from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Committee.
 * 2007 Certificate of Recognition from the California State Senate (Senator Dean Florez, Sixteenth District) “for work to keep the dreams of the late Martin Luther King, Jr. alive.”
 * 2007 Certificate of Honor from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference for “service to the Civil Rights Movement.”
 * 2003, Fresno Metro Ministry 33rd Anniversary Award “for support of human rights and social justice and for the vocation of creating open, free, and beautiful architecture.” Fresno Metro Ministry
 * 1999 HORIZON AWARD, for “personal commitment to improving life in Fresno through the arts.” Sponsored by the City of Fresno and the Fresno Arts Council.

= Blaine Imel Jr. = Born on December 30, 1921 in Blackwell, Oklahoma, Arthur Blaine Imel, Jr., who preferred to go by Blaine Imel, spent his childhood in Cushing, Oklahoma. Imel undertook his general education studies in Cushing, eventually graduating from Cushing High School. Upon graduating high school, Imel made his way to Claremore, Oklahoma, where he studied at the Oklahoma Military Academy (presently Rogers State University). He graduated and completed his studies at the Oklahoma Military Academy in 1941. Seeking further education, Imel traveled to Norman, Oklahoma, where he enrolled at the University of Oklahoma to study architecture. His education was disrupted by World War II, as he was required to fulfill his military service, serving in the United States Marine Corps. Upon returning to Norman to resume his studies, Imel found himself studying under Bruce Goff, where he was able to participate in studio classes and learn key architectural skills.

In 1950, upon graduating, Imel began his architectural career by establishing a firm alongside Bob Buchner and Jack Welch. Working in the Cushing area, Imel went on to design eight houses and one office building before expanding his work. Much of Imel's work focused on the residential sector, as commercial architecture did not allow him the creative freedom he desired. Imel's style was characterized by the use of geometry to make the work stand out. He, most notably, employed rectilinear, free form, and polygonal geometry as a way of expression.

Apart from his architectural endeavors, Blaine Imel Jr. also played major roles in projects and initiatives unrelated to design. Tracing back his pilot roots, Imel was heavily involved in the fruition of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, serving as Vice President at one point. Imel would go on to be inducted to the Tulsa Air and Space Museum Hall of Fame. Imel also received recognition from Cushing High School and Rogers State University, being inducted to the Hall of Fame at both. His presence at the University of Oklahoma was marked by his position as a charter member of the OU College of Architecture’s Board of Visitors and his membership of the Civil Engineering and Environmental Science Visiting Council. In recognition of his impact at the university, OU established the Blaine Imel Professorship in 1999 and he was also awarded the Regents’ Award of Distinguished Service that same year.

Blaine Imel Jr.'s career spanned forty-nine years, characterized by a wild use of organic architecture to create mid-century modern designs. He passed away March 14, 2005.