Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on May 23, 1939)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Robert A. M. Stern—architect extraordinaire, master of context, and Yale's favorite modern traditionalist! Your timeless designs remind us that buildings can be both innovative and respectful neighbors; after all, who else could make tradition feel so refreshingly new?

From pioneering postmodernism (before cleverly rebranding it as "modern traditionalist") to shaping generations at Yale School of Architecture with wit and wisdom—you've built more than structures; you've crafted a legacy rooted in continuity yet always forward-looking.

Here's wishing you another year filled with architectural triumphs—and perhaps fewer debates about style labels! Cheers to you!