Master Architects of Alpha Rho Chi

The title, "Master Architect," is a special classification of membership offered by Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity. The Master Architect of Alpha Rho Chi supports the Fraternity by offering time, expertise, and when necessary, serving as the Fraternity's honorary mentor. Alpha Rho Chi has honored eight architects with the title of Master Architect.

Dr. Nathan C. Ricker (1843-1924)
Anthemios sponsored 1914 initiation

Cass Gilbert (1859-1934)
Mnesicles sponsored 1924 initiation

Eliel Saarinen (1873-1950)
Iktinos sponsored 1942 initiation

John Wellborn Root, Jr. (1887-1964)
Anthemios sponsored 1951 initiation

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969)
Andronicus sponsored 1966 initiation

Richard Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983)
Mnesicles sponsored 1954 initiation
Xenocles sponsored 1970 installation as Master Architect

I.M. Pei (1917- )
Grand Council sponsored special honor in 1981

Robert A. Ivy
Imhotep sponsored 2007 initiation
Installed as Master Architect in 2010