1×1 Design announces Asheley St. John and Maddi Riester to serve on American Institute of Architects (AIA) boards
February 9, 2026
Asheley St. John and Maddi Riester
1×1 Design announced two team members who will be serving on local American Institute of Architects boards.
Asheley St. John has been elected to continue her service on the AIA South Carolina board, serving this year as Secretary-Treasurer. This comes after previous terms of service as Midlands Director and Communications Director for the state chapter.
Maddi Riester has been elected to join the AIA Columbia board. Maddi will be serving as Communications Director for the local section, with duties including everything from creating graphics for events to helping maintain newsletters and communicate with sponsors.
“I was interested in joining the board to be more involved with the community and to meet other emerging professionals and architects in the area. Communications is a great way to reach out to all aspiring architects, and I hope to bridge the gap for students studying Architecture at Midlands Technical College, “ states Maddi, a graduate of both Midlands Technical College and Clemson University.
Asheley adds, “I am thrilled to support Maddi in her service to AIA Columbia. As past president of the organization, it is always exciting and humbling to see the next generation of leaders become involved. I am, also, very excited about a new era of AIA South Carolina, as our board works to support a new Executive Director and staff and exploring opportunities with the newly opened Center for Architecture.”
About 1×1 Design
1×1 Design provides architecture, interior design and planning services for a range of residential and commercial clients, focusing on innovative design and delivery services, strong client relationships and the development of the professionals whom it employs. Learn more by following @1x1Design on social media or by visiting https://www.1x1design.com/.
About AIA Columbia
AIA Columbia is a subsidiary of the AIA South Carolina chapter and the national American Institute of Architects. AIA Columbia has a membership of approximately 220 design professionals and strives to help carry-out the goals of the parent organizations: being the voice of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in the service to society. AIA Columbia is one of six sections of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
About AIA South Carolina
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is an association comprised of over 900 members, dedicated to providing its members with opportunities to gain knowledge through continuing education, advocate together with one voice for the public’s health, safety and welfare and become more involved in communities.
