Tibby Rothman interviews Chester A. Widom, FAIA, newly appointed California State Architect, about his vision and goals. Chet Widom was a founding partner of WWCOT, an architectural, interior design, planning, and forensics firm with four offices in California and an office in Shanghai, China. A former president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), as well as of the AIA California Council, and an Honorary Fellow of the professional architecture associations of Canada, Japan, and Mexico, he is recognized as an international leader in the profession. See the interview below . . .
Get to Know the New California State Architect
in: AIACC / 4 Comments

Michael Willis, FAIA NOMA
Hello Chet,
Great to see you where you belong, leading us all! Congratulations! I know you’ll do a great job of bringing us all together.
Michael
Wantland (Jay) Smith AIA Emeritus
A great choice! Chet is truly an accomplished professional with a proven track record in public and private architecture, as well as many years of dedicated leadership in the profession. What a wonderful way for him to step up and give back to our great state as he savors the sunset years of his great career.
Lorcan Kelly
Hello, I would like to get our company information to Mr Widom. We have a very unique “Green” Mold Inhibitor which carries a 20yr warranty against recurrance. How can I get his e-mail or contact information ?
Alyssa Griego
Lorcan, you can contact the Division of the State Architect via their website: http://www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/AboutUs/contact.aspx.