Architecture Foundation of Oregon

Dine & Design

Jun 5

Open

The 2022-2023 Architects in Schools Exhibit is LIVE!
 Students from all over Oregon participated and completed another year of the AiS Program! The students’ level of detail, pride & growth mindset are shown through their effort & projects!

Take a moment to explore our interactive exhibit to learn more about ways our design professionals engage with students and teachers to bring real-life examples and experience into the classrooms.

Explore classroom exhibits, visit our library featuring many read-aloud videos & challenge yourself in our maker’s space!

Congratulations to all AiS participants & a huge thank you to our teachers & design professionals!

Link in bio, press start slideshow in the top corner!

Jun 1

Open

JUNE AFO HAPPENINGS
Check out these opportunities to engage in architecture and design this summer!

Dine & Design: Water Tower: Reimagining a Portland Icon, 6/6, 5-7pm, @ The Water Tower
Be one of the first to experience the stunning new design of The Water Tower in John's Landing. Hosted by @scottedwardsarchitecture, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a tour, and a discussion of the building led by architecture writer Brian Libby.

Architects in Schools Summer Camp, 7/24-7/28, virtual, free to participate
Registration is now open for our annual Architects in Schools Summer Camp! During this camp, students will take on the role of an architect and builder to design a monument for their everyday hero. The virtual camp is free and designed for youth ages 8-12.

Find more info on AFO happenings through the link in our bio.

Jun 1

Open

Have a stack of old magazines sitting around? Donate them to AFO! We are seeking magazine donations so we can provide our Architects in Schools Summer Camp students with exciting materials to create collages out of. Through the design process, students will be designing a monument for their hero! (Camp regisration is now open. See the link in our bio for more information.)

Send us a message on IG or an email to coordinate a magazine pick-up or drop-off with AFO staff before July 17. Thank you!

May 30

Open

Registration is LIVE! Join us virtually on July 24-28 for our annual Architects in Schools Summer Camp!

This year's camp theme is "Design is Monumental: Celebrating the Untold Stories of our Everyday Heroes". Monuments have not historically been representative of all communities. We’re here to change that! Camp participants will take on the role of an architect and builder to identify their hero and tell their story through the design of a monument. Students will be introduced to technical architecture practices such as drawing, planning, model making and more, while exploring additional art and design fields that impact our daily lives.

The virtual camp is FREE and designed for youth ages 8-12. Families experiencing financial barriers can request free supplies. Submit a supply request by July 7 and register by July 14 to participate!

Registration link in bio.

May 26

Open

Design camps galore! Numerous organizations are hosting design camps for Oregon youth this summer, and we want you to know about them!

Explore architecture, engineering, construction, and design opportunities for Kindergarten to Post-Secondary students by accessing the 2023 Summer Camp Catalog link in our bio. Available in English and Spanish.

Many registration deadlines are approaching quickly. Don't wait - get signed up today!

Thank you to @campelso @saturdayacademy @girlsbuild_org @nomapdx @uoarchenv @psuarchitecture for providing these wonderful opportunities for students.

Offering a design camp for Oregon youth this summer? Comment below!

May 25

Open

Thank you for showing your support for our 2023 Scholars and Honorarium recipients! Our Scholars Reception last week had an incredible turnout at @psu_nascc. We were delighted to award and hear from Scholars that received the Hatfield, Hart, and Tsagaglalal scholarships, as well as individuals who have been pivotal in making our scholarship program a success: Bruce Smith, Lillian Pitt, Martin Segura, and Don Stastny.

There's still time to support our scholarship fund and enter the raffle - any $25+ donation qualifies you to win one of our fabulous raffle prizes donated by @deschutesinvestment! Winners will be announced Tuesday, May 23rd by noon. Follow the link in our bio to donate.

Thank you again to our sponsors, @leverarchitecture and @deschutesinvestment, and to our extensive college and scholarship selection committees.

And please join us once more in congratulating our 2023 Scholars Nancy Pelayo-Colores, Aracely Barajas-Silva, Athena Rilatos, and Nanette Beyale, and our Tsagaglalal Honorarium recipients Carter Silago, Bryan Pontanilla, and Ambarish Krsnadas.

May 23

Open

Thank YOU to all our Architects in Schools teachers & design professionals who dedicate their time & efforts to support the students in our program.

The magic that happens throughout the residency, exhibitions and hopefully beyond is due to your commitment to uplift & inspire the next generation of future architects, artists & builders.

It isn’t over yet, as we still have one other exhibit on May 24th at PCC SE Library from 5-6:30pm.

Our virtual exhibit will go live in the beginning of June!

We are so thankful for all you do & the incredible 2022-2023 Architects in Schools season!

If you know an educator, volunteer or other community member - take a moment to show your appreciation! It feels good to share joy with others!

May 19

Open

We are only three days away from our OMSI Architects in Schools Exhibit!

Join us Saturday, May 20th between 11:30am-5:00pm to celebrate the hard work of this year’s participants!

Located on the second floor, in the Mezzanine Exhibits within Turbine Hall.

You don’t want to miss this!
You can find more details on our website.

Thanks to all our volunteers who continue to support the exhibits in many ways!

May 17

Open

Register now! AFO Dine & Design - Water Tower: Reimagining a Portland Icon, hosted by @scottedwardsarchitecture

Be one of the first to experience the stunning new design of The Water Tower in John’s Landing. Long a fixture in this community, with a rich history involving some of Portland’s key visionaries, this building has been through many iterations.

Join us for hors d’oeuvres and libations, a discussion of the building led by architecture writer Brian Libby, and tours of the building.

Dine & Design proceeds benefit AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and our Scholarship program.

Tuesday, June 6
5-7pm
Registration link in bio

May 13

Open

Can you feel the excitement?!

We are thrilled to honor the hard work of our 2023 Scholars at our Scholars Reception on May 18, 5-7pm at @psu_nascc.

Slide 1 & 2 are the designs of Aracely Barajas-Silva, our 2023 Hart Scholar.

Slide 3 & 4 are the designs of Nancy Pelayo-Colores, our 2023 Hatfield Scholar.

Come see for yourself how these students will change our future communities!

Regina “RJ” Batiste

2022 Hart Scholar, Portland State University

“The field of architecture is exciting because of the number of possibilities that come out of place-making… Architecture grants the opportunity to engage and understand the surrounding culture… It is a humbling experience to be a part of the creating machine that will revolutionize and rejuvenate the future for the next generation.” Learn more about our 2022 Scholars.

Darrick Williams

2022 Hatfield Scholar, Portland State University

Darrick Williams is a Portland, Oregon native and aspires to use the knowledge he has gained through education and community engagement “to advocate for sustainable design for all people, and really prioritize those that have been suppressed for so long by terrible housing designs.” Learn more about our 2022 Scholars.

Sharon Alitema

2022 Hatfield Scholar, University of Oregon

“I realize that no single approach can serve people living in different cultures and ecosystems with the same effectiveness… One of my goals [is to create] financial stability in global communities by bringing together the youth, a team of experts, and community members to co-design strategic solutions to poverty.” Learn more about our 2022 Scholars.

Architects in Schools

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