Our 2019 Form:Function individual honoree is the inimitable Sinclair Black, FAIA, principal of Black + Vernooy Architecture and Urban Design and a visionary architect and educator who has dedicated his career to enhancing and preserving the region’s vernacular architecture and natural environment. Notable projects include the Great Streets Master Plan, Austin Nature & Science Center, and an ambitious proposal to submerge I-35 and re-civilize the corridor with an urban boulevard–not to mention the insights and support he has contributed to various community developments and organizations!