zinc rising: the new aia nc center for architecture is out of… zinc rising: the new aia nc center for architecture is out of the ground in raleigh, nc. the result of an architectural competition, the project was designed (and won) by local architect frank harmon. more information on the project can be found on frank harmon’s website at: http://www.frankharmon.com/current/3/ . the roof and part of the wall will be finished in a dynamic red zinc