Architecture Foundation of Oregon

SOLD OUT! Dine & Design: Michael Curry Design: Puppeteer and Visionary
2025-06-05 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Michael Curry Design Studio, 50759 Dike Road, Scappoose, Oregon, 97056
Take a peek behind the curtain to view the award-winning, innovative designs of Michael Curry!
Hosted by John Russell & Michael Curry
Don’t miss this unique chance to visit one of the Portland region’s hidden treasures in Scappoose. Visitors will embark on a tour of Michael Curry’s studio, including an hour-long viewing of their design and fabrication process. After the tour, attendees will convene at the Lodge Carts to enjoy refreshments and hear about the collaborative vision for Keller Auditorium with John Russell and Michael Curry.
For 35 years, Michael Curry Design has been a leader in entertainment and attractions around the world, creating some of the most iconic forms of puppetry, set design, and spectacle. Their in-house design and production teams are made up of over 50 highly specialized artists, designers, technical consultants, and fabricators. This award-winning multidisciplinary team is sought out by the world’s foremost entertainment companies, including The Walt Disney Company, Universal, Wynn Resorts, Metropolitan Opera, Cirque du Soleil, as well as Olympic and Super Bowl Ceremonies.
Michael Curry Design operates within a 60,000 square foot production facility specifically designed to service custom theatrics. Equal parts design and fabrication, over 50 team members combine traditional and state-of-the-art methods to consistently bring clients a first-class experience with unparalleled craftsmanship and creativity.
Michael Curry Design: Puppeteer and Visionary
Thursday, June 5
3:00-6:00pm
Michael Curry Design Studio
50759 Dike Road, Scappoose, OR 97056
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AFO Members – $90
Non-AFO Members – $110
Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships. Learn more about Dine & Design.

Dine & Design: Wonderlove, the Castle in the Sky
2025-07-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Wonderlove, 262 SE Main St, Portland, Oregon, 97214
Experience the food and experience of Wonderlove, one of Portland’s newest innovative food cart hubs, with the visionaries and creators who brought it to life!
Hosted by Scott Edwards Architecture
Scott Edwards Architecture pulled from the location’s Central Eastside industrial context and fantastical stories and imagery to develop a multi-sensory vision inclusive of cuisine, music, art, expression, and creation. Spaces supporting local food carts, a main and secondary stage for concerts and music festivals, and a central two-story shipping container sports bar all contribute to an unparalleled “choose your own adventure.” Nosh on tasty food and drink, tour the site, and hear from the team, including the creators of some of the new eye-catching murals onsite.
Wonderlove, the Castle in the Sky
Tuesday, July 8
5:30-7:30pm
Wonderlove
262 SE Main St, Portland, OR 97214
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AFO Members – $50
Non-AFO Members – $65
Emerging Professionals & Students – $30
Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships. Learn more about Dine & Design.

Dine & Design: Let the Summer Games Begin!
2025-07-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Oregon
Time to release your competitive (or not-so-competitive) spirit in a gorgeous setting!
Hosted by Norm Faris
We welcome you to grab your pickleball paddle (or warm up your cornhole arm) for a fun-filled afternoon at the home of Norm Faris. This is a family-friendly event and folks can swim, play yard games, or just enjoy good company and delicious refreshments. The afternoon is generously hosted by Norm Faris, AFO Board member and Principal at Valar Consulting Engineering.
If you’d like to compete in our low-stakes pickleball tournament, indicate your interest when you register – we’ll send you more information closer to the event. If you have a teammate in mind, make sure to register you both. No partner? No problem! We’ll pair you up with someone.
Pack your paddle, sunscreen, bathing suit, and lawn game attire – it’s time to celebrate summer!
Let the Summer Games Begin!
Sunday, July 13
2:00-6:00pm
Faris Residence, Happy Valley
(Address will be shared upon registration)
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AFO Members – $50
Non-AFO Members – $65
Emerging Professionals & Students – $30
Youth under 16 (must be accompanied by an adult) – Free
Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships. Learn more about Dine & Design.

SOLD OUT! Dine & Design: Wine Country Tour
2025-08-10 11:00 - 18:00 | Oregon
Enjoy a leisurely tour of three beautifully-designed tasting rooms in Oregon’s Wine Country!
Hosted by VALAR, Corollary Wines, L’Angolo Estate, and Saffron Fields Vineyard
You are invited to kick back and relax in a limousine ride from Tigard to Yamhill, Newberg, and Amity for an unforgettable afternoon of standout wine and great company while enjoying the gorgeous scenery of wine country. Guests will enjoy a full tasting experience and complimentary hors d’oeuvres at the following wineries, each with unique designs from Oregon-based architects:
Corollary Wines, designed by Waechter Architecture
L’Angolo Estate, designed by LEVER Architecture
Saffron Fields Vineyard, designed by 2fORM Architecture
Additional details about transportation will be shared with registered attendees. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the meeting point in Tigard. Guests are welcome to provide their own transportation should they not wish to take the limousine. Please drink responsibly.
Wine Country Tour
Sunday, August 10
11:00am-6:00pm
Willamette Valley (limousine departs from Tigard)
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AFO Members – $200
Non-AFO Members – $225
Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships. Learn more about Dine & Design.

SOLD OUT! Dine & Design: Modernist Magic at Trilogy House
2025-08-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Oregon
Take in the magic of Trilogy House with the design team – visionary architect Ben Waechter and homeowner and Heirloom Modern founder Jeanne Feldkamp.
Hosted by Jeanne Feldkamp, Dan Diephouse, and Ben Waechter
This stunning NE Portland residence reimagines a traditional Portland home with a form that engages the street, creates a private refuge, and reconnects to nature. Enjoy cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres with the cofounders of Corollary Wines as you stroll, tour and hear from the hosts about their collaboration.
Photo courtesy of Pablo Enriquez.
Modernist Magic at Trilogy House
Tuesday, August 12
5:30-7:00pm
Home of Jeanne Feldkamp & Dan Diephouse, Portland
(Address will be shared upon registration)
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AFO Members – $75
Non-AFO Members – $85
Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships. Learn more about Dine & Design.

Dine & Design: Treasured Troll at Nordic Northwest
2025-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, Oregon, 97223
Design meets sustainability with Nordic Northwest’s cookie-seeking troll, Ole Bolle!
Hosted by Edward Running and Zach Suchara (Photon Lighting Design) and supported by Richelieu, FFA Architecture and Interiors, and Photon Lighting Design.
Spend a beautiful fall evening with the beloved Ole Bolle, the only Oregon installation of Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King, a public art project conceived of and led by Scan Design Foundation. Ole Bolle is a part of an international exhibit features giant hand-built trolls by internationally acclaimed environmental artist Thomas Dambo from Denmark. Fashioned entirely out of recycled materials, the installations turn trash into treasured trolls who tell a tale of protecting nature and honoring our land. This is with a focus on understanding human impact on life in our watersheds and animal habitats. ​
Edward Running (FFA Architecture and Interiors, Nordic Northwest Board member) will lead a tour through the Nordic Northwest campus, including the Nordia House designed by Brian Melton of DiLoreto Architecture and the historic Fogelbo house. Enjoy cocktails and delicious snacks from acclaimed Nordic restaurant Broder Soder around Ole Bolle the troll while hearing from some of the many volunteers involved in the construction of this whimsical character.
Don’t miss this delightful evening celebrating sustainability, art, and Nordic culture. Children are welcome!
Treasured Troll at Nordic Northwest
Thursday, October 2
5:30-7:30pm
Nordic Northwest, Portland
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AFO Members – $40
Non-AFO Members – $50
Youth under 14 – Free
Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO scholarships. Learn more about Dine & Design.

The Design Trail: Columbia River Gorge
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-15 | Oregon
AFO is taking Dine & Design on the road!
Join us for an intimate design tour of Hood River and surrounding areas with other design enthusiasts. Discover historic and contemporary buildings and the leaders that are initiating innovation while celebrating the natural and historic beauty of the Gorge.
This two-day experience will be brimming with design as guests enjoy incredible structures and hear from the teams that built them. Guests are encouraged to stay at the soon-to-be-unveiled Lightwell Hotel + Spa, formerly the Hotel Waucoma, in the heart of downtown Hood River.
Itinerary

Day 1 – Friday, November 14

Lightwell Hotel + Spa private lunch and tour with the visionaries involved in the project
Renovation Walking Tour of Hood River, stops including the Butler Bank Building with Steffen Lunding and the Union Building Lofts with Pasquale and Jacquie Barone
Dinner and wine tasting at Phelps Creek Vineyards Tasting Room

Day 2 – Saturday, November 15

Hood River Waterfront and Outpost tour and lunch at Ferment with Jeff Kovel (Skylab), Claudia Munk-Von Flotow (Key Development), and GreenWorks
Society Hotel tour with owner Jonathan Cohen, architect Ben Waechter, and Mayor of Bingen Catherine Kiewit
Closing happy hour

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover Hood River and the Gorge with fellow lovers of design and the Pacific Northwest. Proceeds from this tour help fund AFO’s impactful mission and educational programs like Architects in Schools, Formation Mentorship, and Scholarship Program.
Details

The cost per person is $475 for members and $525 for non-members, not including accommodations or transportation. Not a member yet? Join now!
The deadline to register is October 24, 2025. We have limited spots available – book ASAP to reserve your place!
All meals will be included in the tour.
Accommodations are to be reserved by attendees. We have a block of discounted rooms for our guests at the Lightwell Hotel + Spa and strongly encourage attendees to stay with us Friday night with an option to stay Saturday night as well. The discounted cost of the rooms is $161.00 for both King and Queen rooms. Details will be sent after tickets are purchased.
Guests will provide their own transportation. AFO will provide detailed information about the tour stop locations and accessibility. AFO can assist in arranging carpooling for those interested.
We can accommodate up to 16 people for the tour.

The Design Trail: Columbia River Gorge
Friday, November 14 – Saturday, November 15
Hood River and surrounding areas
Register Now
AFO Members – $475
Non-AFO Members – $525
