Architecture Foundation of Oregon

Trauma Informed Practices & Social/Emotional Learning Workshop with Renee Mitchell
2022-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
AFO centers education and access for youth at the heart of our programming. We are excited to offer opportunities for design professionals, educators, youth organizers and more to receive training on trauma informed practices and social/emotional learning.
AFO believes that all adults working with youth have a responsibility to not create harm, to give youth space to express their true selves, to look to them as experts, and to center them in our teaching and learning. AFO understands that these are skills that require ongoing learning and will help us be more empathetic and effective teachers, mentors and leaders.
Facilitated by Renee Mitchell, an educator, writer, poet and expert on these topics, the workshops are intended to help prepare you and make you more comfortable working with youth from different backgrounds. The workshops will be presented in a series and will build upon each other in an effort to support ongoing learning. You can expect a second workshop in May or June and a third in November.
PLEASE NOTE: All current 2021-2022 Architects in Schools participants and 2022 Hip Hop Architecture Camp volunteers have free access to this workshop. Please do not fill out this form if you are a current AFO volunteer or AiS teacher participant.
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Tuesday, February 8, 4-6pm, Zoom
$20 (Limited scholarships available – contact candice@af-oregon.org if you would like to request a scholarship)

Oregon Hip Hop Architecture MLK Day 2022
2022-01-17 11:00 - 13:30
Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2022, for a virtual one-day design and hip hop event!
All youth will receive a free Hip Hop Architecture Bag with materials and swag items prior to the event. Youth will explore the world of architecture through the lens of hip hop culture and work with professionals in the field to build a “frozen music” city model based on hip hop lyrics. Students will be asked to continue working on their models after the Jan 17 event and can submit pictures of their work for a chance to win prizes!
Hip Hop Architecture MLK Day is free and open to Oregon youth of color and allies, grades 7-12. There is no typical student for the Hip Hop Architecture program. Our students are inspiring architects, urban planners, hip hop artists, musicians, computer game creators, interior designers, industrial designers, politicians and more!
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Apply by Friday, January 7 to participate!

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2021 Honored Citizen Honoring Carol Edelman
2021-11-18 17:30 - 21:00 | Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center, 375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Thursday, November 18th, 2021
5:30pm – no-host cocktails
7:00pm – dinner and program
Hyatt Regency Portland at Convention Center
COVID Protocols
We ask that guests wear masks when not eating/drinking. Proof of vaccination will be checked at the door. This may be subject to change.
Every fall, over 600 leaders in the architecture, engineering and construction fields gather in Portland for the biggest industry dinner and fundraiser of the year. Join us this November 18th to come back together, mingle with friends and colleagues, and celebrate Carol Edelman for her extraordinary contributions to the designed and built environment in Oregon and beyond.

Community Connection SLAM 2.0
2021-11-09 16:00 - 17:30
It’s time for round two! In partnership with the 2021 AIA Oregon Future Vision Symposium, join the National Organization of Minority Architects Portland (NOMA PDX), AIA Oregon Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (AIA Oregon CoEDI), and the Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) for a virtual Pecha Kucha inspired event connecting youth programs across Oregon.

Register as an attendee to learn how you can support BIPOC youth in their pursuit of architecture, engineering, design and construction careers.

Tuesday, November 9
4:00-5:30pm
Virtual on Zoom
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Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session
2021-10-13 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a virtual information session and panel discussion on Wednesday, October 13, 12-1pm, focusing on the Van Evera Bailey Fellowship. Learn more about this fantastic opportunity for career development and how to prepare your proposal for submission. The Fellowship is currently open for submission through November 1, 2021.

The discussion will include:

Advice and inspiration from past VEB Fellows
Transparency on the selection process from members of the Selection Committee
Information on the new application software from AFO staff

Register Now!

A Conversation with Richard Brown
2021-09-10 17:30 - 19:30
A Conversation with Richard Brown
Friday, September 10th 2021
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Oak Grove, Oregon
Join us for an intimate garden party and house tour with Richard Brown. This Northwest Style home was originally designed renowned Portland architect Pietro Belluschi in 1949. The house sits adjacent to a stream in a lovely 2-acre garden. Richard Brown updated the home with an additional wing and kitchen renovation that incorporates the details and materials of the original design and accents the beauty of this mature garden. This project received a Portland American Institute of Architects (AIA) Citation Award.
Hope Telford will interview Richard Brown about his experience adding to a home designed by another beloved Oregon architect and his long career in the Portland architecture field. You can enjoy wine and light hors d’oeurvres in the garden and tours throughout the house.
Event is co-hosted by Telford+Brown Studio Architecture and Longplay Wine. All proceeds go to AFO to fulfill its mission to support Oregon’s quality of life and create awareness of our designed environment through education, engagement and inspiration.

COVID: All eating/drinking will occur outdoors. Event attendance is capped at 30 people for safety. Indoor tours will be masked and conducted in small groups.
Accessibility Information: Mobility/ADA access information coming soon.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Please describe any accessibility concerns or questions in your registration form or email Susan@af-oregon.org.

A Tour of Hayward Field with SRG Partnership
2021-08-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Hayward Field, 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
Experience the Place Where it All Began
Join SRG Partnership Principals Jeff Yrazabal and Aaron Pleskac for a private tour of the world’s finest Track & Field Stadium, Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. This reimagined, state-of-the-art venue is inspired by the rich history of UO’s Track & Field program, its world-class athletes, and the spirit and legacy of inspiring game-changers like Nike co-founder and storied Oregon coach Bill Bowerman, track star and cultural icon Steve Prefontaine, and many others that together make this site “magic.” Generously funded by Phil and Penny Knight and over 50 additional donors, Hayward Field builds on this legacy by both acknowledging the past while providing a bold vision for the future.
Designed and built for athletes in every way imaginable, this tour will highlight the unique features and amenities throughout the facility that aim to enhance performance, training, and recovery, as well as enhancing the experience and intimacy between athletes and fans.
After the tour, lunch and refreshments will be served. Proceeds will benefit The Architecture Foundation of Oregon in its mission to educate, inspire, and engage Oregonians with the built environment.
Freshen your connections. Get inspired. Celebrate this impressive achievement.

COVID: We have implemented several safety precautions for this event. Total capacity is limited and indoor tours will be conducted in two groups. The University of Oregon has a mask mandate for all indoor spaces on campus, regardless of vaccination status. We encourage physical distancing between individuals who are not in the same household. Food/drink will be held outdoors. We appreciate your cooperation and welcome any questions.
Accessibility: ADA Accessible parking is available on Agate Street between E. 15th and 17th Ave. for those with valid ADA placards. Accessible restrooms are available throughout the stadium. There are no family restrooms available in Hayward Field.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Please describe any accessibility concerns or questions in your registration form.

Embodying Inclusive Design
2021-08-05 17:30 - 19:30 | stoel rives llp, 760 SW 9th Ave., Portland, OR, 97204
How can body awareness make us better, more inclusive designers?
Whether we notice it or not, our offices, homes, and other built spaces greatly impact our overall health and sense of belonging. Many of us spend our entire workday locked in a chair, breathing recirculated air, and focused entirely on external demands. In this Dine & Design event, we’ll refocus on our bodies and wellness as a means of building awareness of the design choices that can improve comfort and access for people with a wide range of needs.
Stretch your mind and body
Hannah Silver, Founder of Informal/Function, will introduce us to the basics of inclusive design and lead a gentle stretch. We’ll round it out with wine and snacks on the Stoel Rives deck with sweeping views of Portland. You don’t need to be a designer or yogi to appreciate this after-work destressing activity – all you need is a body!
Approved for AIA LU|HSW credit for continuing education.
Friday, July 30th
4:30-7:00pm
Details & Registration

Accessibility Information: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Please describe any accessibility concerns or questions in your registration form.
The building includes ramp/elevator access, accessible bathrooms, and wide doorways/aisles. The location is accessible by Trimet, Portland Street Car, and includes nearby bike parking.
Dine & Design raises money to support the programs of AFO, including our vital Architects in Schools program which serves thousands of elementary students per year around Oregon.

An Evening Picnic at The Shire in the Gorge
2021-07-30 16:30 - 19:00
Join us on 78 acres of picturesque landscape, including lush meadows, trails, scenic waterfront, and an unobstructed view of Multnomah Falls. Learn the story of the Shire founder and designer John Yeon, whose lifelong advocacy was fundamental to the creation of the Gorge as we know it today.

The Shire, The John Yeon Preserve for Landscape Studies in the Columbia River Gorge is sited directly across from Multnomah Falls.
Hosted by PLACE, this special Dine & Design event includes wine from A to Z Winery, a picnic dinner, and views of Multnomah Falls and the Gorge that you can’t see anywhere else. You’ll get to hear more about this incredible place and receive a signed copy of John Cava’s beautiful new hardbound book, Of Barns and Palaces, featuring John Yeon’s residential architecture (a $40 value).
Friday, July 30th
4:30-7:00pm
Details & Registration

Arrive any time after 4:30 pm. Bring a chair or blanket for the picnic. Kids are welcome. No dogs.
Accessibility Information: The event will be hosted in a location within the Shire that is wheelchair accessible. Parking is near the event location. There is enough personal space to accommodate those with wheelchairs, canes, and walkers. Priority seating can be provided. We welcome requests and questions regarding accessibility via the registration form.
Dine & Design raises money to support the programs of AFO, including our vital Architects in Schools program which serves thousands of elementary students per year around Oregon.

REFRESH at Adidas
2021-07-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Adidas North America Headquarters, 5055 N. Greeley Ave., Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Photo credit: Jeremy Bittermann

AFO invites you to refresh connections, tour a refreshed campus, and enjoy refreshments at…
REFRESH at Adidas
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 5:30-7:00pm
Beer, wine, and light appetizers

Re-engage with friends and colleagues and tour the new buildings on the Adidas Campus.
This major expansion of Adidas’ North American Headquarters features a new arrival sequence and two signature buildings and is a target LEED gold project. Designed by LEVER and with interiors by O+A, the two buildings oriented around a new central sports plaza have transformed the existing plaza into a more cohesive campus landscape, strengthening connectivity internally between the existing buildings, and altering the landscape connections to the adjoining residential neighborhood. The architecture of the two buildings connects creative work, community, and sport.
The design for the North Building utilizes a unique hybrid structural system made from pre-cast concrete columns and girders with glulam beams and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panels and the South Building’s all mass timber design includes glulam columns and beams with CLT panels.
Mingle with friends, tour the buildings, and hear about the innovative design and construction of this Portland headquarters.

Be sure to enter the raffle:
Summer cocktail package! One beautiful bottle of Freeland Spirits gin + twelve Hot Lips sodas variety pack = light and fruity drinks! $10 per ticket.

Proceeds from this event benefit AFO’s programs and services, including Architects in Schools.
Members receive discounted tickets. Not sure if you’re a member? Check here.
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Thank you to our sponsors

Architects in Schools Summer Camp
2021-07-26 - 2021-07-30
Join us July 26-30, 2021 for our second annual Architects in Schools Summer Camp! During this camp, students will explore the world of architecture and learn how to design a building for a client with different needs. The virtual camp is free and recommended for youth ages 8-12. Register by 5pm PST on July 12 to participate.

This year’s camp theme is They All Saw a Building: Designing for Everyone’s Needs. The camp will center on equity focused architecture and challenge students to think about how people of different backgrounds, abilities and cultures may experience the same space in different ways. Students will be introduced to technical architecture practices such as drawing, planning and model making, while exploring the social and cultural implications that architecture has on the world – because architecture impacts everybody! They will apply this knowledge to their own design of a building that puts the needs of their client first.

The camp is entirely virtual – meaning students can participate from home. To engage in the camp, participants will need a computer, tablet, or other device with access to internet. Everyday, we will email you the digital lesson including hands-on activities, reading, thinking exercises, and pre-recorded videos. There will also be a live Zoom session everyday from 12:30-1:30pm PST. The live sessions are optional, but we do recommend students try to join as many as possible to fully experience the camp content.

We will mail free art supplies to participants who are experiencing financial barriers. Please specify on your registration form if you need supplies sent to you. The art supplies and materials that participants will need throughout the camp include paper, pencils, coloring tools (i.e. colored pencils, markers or crayons), scissors, glue or tape, a brown paper grocery bag and recycled materials (i.e. cardboard, toilet paper rolls, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, plastic bottles, etc.).

Participation in the camp is free. We are accepting donations so we can send camp materials to families who have barriers to accessing them. This will allow all children to participate regardless of need. Please consider giving to the Architecture Foundation of Oregon to supply all participants with materials and to help us offer free educational programs like this camp. Donate here. Thank you!

If you have any questions about the camp, please contact Architects in Schools Director, Kim Knowles at kim@af-oregon.org.
REGISTER NOW
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 12, 5pm PST

Would you like to connect with students throughout the camp and inspire them through architecture? Sign up to volunteer during our daily live Zoom sessions! Submit a volunteer form.

Special thank you to our sponsors

A Conversation with Dan Ryan
2021-07-20 17:00 - 18:30 | Lease Crutcher Lewis, 550 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Oregon Harbor of Hope, designed by Opsis Architecture, and Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan

Join AFO and SW Huddle Indivisible for a vital discussion with Portland City Commissioner Dan Ryan about houselessness in Portland and how design can be part of the solution.

Commissioner Ryan oversees the Portland Housing Bureau, Joint Office of Homeless Services, Bureau of Development Services and the Portland Children’s Levy. In partnership with Portlanders, the Commissioner is working to develop innovative solutions to complex issues that move our city forward.

Lauren Loosveldt, an architect at Opsis Architecture, will lead a discussion with Ryan about the city’s plan moving forward and how design could play an important role in finding sustainable solutions to one of the most pressing challenges in our community.

Mingle with other AFO constituents who are passionate about this issue and learn more about the City’s vision for the future and how you can be involved.

Light food and drink will be served.

Special thanks to Lease Crutcher Lewis and Carl Vance.

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$10 for AFO Members, $15 for not-yet members and free for students.
Ticket prices cover expenses and do not reflect a fee paid to Dan Ryan.

Community Connection SLAM
2021-06-15 16:30 - 18:00
Join the National Organization of Minority Architects Portland (NOMA PDX), AIA Oregon Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (AIA CoEDI), and the Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) for a virtual Pecha Kucha inspired event connecting youth programs across Oregon.

Register as an attendee to learn how you can support BIPOC youth in their pursuit of architecture, engineering, design and construction careers.

Tuesday, June 15
4:30-6:oopm
Register

Wine & Inspiration at Cistus Nursery
2021-06-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Cistus Nursery, 22711 NW Gillihan Road, Portland, OR, 97231
Bring your mask and join us for our first Dine & Design event in almost two years! This all-outdoor event will open your eyes to the possibilities in your garden. Explore Cistus Nursery, a retail micro-nursery located on scenic Sauvie Island, 15 miles northwest of Portland.
Learn about the nursery’s specialties from owner and designer Sean Hogan and mingle with friends. Enjoy wine and cheese, stroll and revel in this lovely setting. While you’re in the area, you can always stop by a farm or two and/or take a picnic for dinner afterwards.
Attendees must follow Cistus Nursery social distancing and mask guidelines.

Tuesday, June 15
4:00-6:00pm
$30 per ticket

Cistus Nursery
22711 NW Gillihan Road
Portland, OR 97231
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Dine & Design raises money to support the programs of AFO, including our vital Architects in Schools program which serves thousands of elementary students per year around Oregon.

AFO Spring Event - Introducing NOMA PDX
2021-04-27 12:00 - 13:00
You’re invited to a special lunchtime event to learn more about NOMA PDX – the National Organization of Minority Architects Portland Chapter.

The mission of NOMA PDX is to empower local creatives, amplify underrepresented experiences within the design community, and advocate for social justice, equity, and equality through design achievement, community engagement, and professional development.

Please join us on Tuesday, April 27 at noon as we:

Hear from the founders of NOMA PDX
Discuss ways that AFO constituents can engage with NOMA’s work
Enjoy a cooking demo from Feed the Mass
“Mingle” with AFO members
Eat some lunch – prepared by you or one of our local businesses!

The event will be closed captioned.
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Architects in Schools Spring Break Camp
2021-03-01 - 2021-04-30
Design a Future City!
In July of 2020, AFO hosted the first-ever virtual Architects in Schools Summer Camp. During this week-long camp, over 470 students from across the U.S. and beyond dove into the world of architecture and urban planning to design their own future city.
We are excited to publicly release the camp content again for you this Spring Break, 2021! Camp material is recommended for youth ages 8-12.
Each day of five-day-long camp, students work through a lesson, watch a video with Alison the architect, and complete a design activity or two. We recommend students work through the content day by day and in order. Everything is self-paced, so students can take as much time as they want to work through the materials.
All camp material will remain available for March and April, 2021.
Access the camp content here and get started on designing your future city!

Hatfield Architectural Award Info Session
2021-02-19 12:00 - 13:00
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 2/19 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Are you an architecture student attending University of Oregon or Portland State University? Are you thinking of applying for the $4,000 Hatfield Architectural Award from the Architecture Foundation of Oregon?
Please join us for a virtual information session on Friday, February 19th at 12 PM to learn more about applying for the scholarship. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear about what makes a successful application!
The award is currently open for applications through March 12.
The event will be closed captioned.
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Hatfield Award Eligibility

Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in University of Oregon or Portland State University architecture program – including students graduating in 2021
Commitment to community service outside of school and relative to applicant’s community
Demonstrated ability for quality architectural design

Application Deadline EXTENDED: March 12, 2021

Learn more and apply

Hear from our Van Evera Bailey Fellows
2021-01-25 12:30 - 13:30
From left to right, 2020 Fellow Todd Lawson, 2019 Fellow Jackie Santa Lucia & 2019 Fellow Harley Cowan
You’re invited to AFO’s Winter Member Event to celebrate AFO’s latest Van Evera Bailey Fellow and hear from last year’s fellows about their projects!
Please join us at this virtual event as we:

Introduce Todd Lawson, our 2020 Van Evera Bailey Fellow
Hear from last year’s Fellows, Jackie Santa Lucia and Harley Cowan
“Mingle” with AFO members
Enjoy some lunch – prepared by you or one of our local businesses!

Free and open to all.
The event will be closed captioned.

Join the Zoom meeting at 12:30 PM, January 25
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85039522813?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 850 3952 2813
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Learn more about the Van Evera Bailey Fellowship.

2020 Honored Citizen
2020-10-28 16:30 - 18:00
Architects in Schools teachers, students and volunteers across Oregon
Join us in a tribute to Oregon Teachers, the Architecture Foundation of Oregon’s 2020 Honored Citizens.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
4:30-6:00pm
Access the Virtual Program: bit.ly/afo-youtube
Silent Auction: www.32auctions.com/AFO2020
Bid by 5:30 PM on October 28, and then join us on Facebook live at 6 PM as we announce our winners.
Event Program and Agenda

Each year, teachers across Oregon help us deliver our Architects in Schools program to over 5,400 elementary school students. Together with volunteer design and building professionals, they are AFO’s first responders and we couldn’t bring the power of design to Oregon kids without them!

Join us this October 28 to catch up with AFO, starting with a cocktail demo and musical performance. Then enjoy a program that will include a celebration of Oregon teachers and an inspiring presentation from the founders of KairosPDX – an education nonprofit focused on transforming education through a model built on love and inclusion that elevates the voices of historically underserved children, their families and their communities.

While we understand that there is nothing quite like the sense of community that comes from our in-person event, we hope you’ll join us this year for a program that is short, succinct, fun and maybe even a little surprising!

What to expect:

Inspiration from the three founders of KairosPDX, Marsha Williams, Zalika Gardner & Kali Ladd

Cocktail demo with Joe Kim of 5Fusion in Bend. If you’re not drooling yet, take a look at the 5Fusion gallery.

Performance by local artist Emmanuel Henreid (aka Onry). Watch a sneak preview here – you will get chills!

Silent Auction featuring a Sunriver getaway & much more!

Brief highlights from teachers around Oregon.

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Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors

Van Evera Bailey Fellowship - Prepare Your Proposal
2020-09-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a virtual info session and panel discussion on Thursday, September 10, 12-1pm, focusing on the Van Evera Bailey Fellowship. Learn more about this fantastic opportunity for career development and how to prepare your proposal for submission. The Fellowship is currently open for submission through October 18th, 2020.
The discussion will include:

Advice and inspiration from past VEB Fellows
Transparency on the selection process from members of the Selection Committee
Information on the new application software from AFO staff

Register Now!

Hip Hop Architecture Camp
2020-08-01 09:00 - 2020-08-11 11:00
Official 2019 Portland Hip Hop Architecture Camp Music Video

In partnership with the Hip Hop Architect and Founder, Michael Ford, the Hip Hop Architecture Camp is a one week intensive experience, designed to introduce underrepresented youth to architecture, urban planning, creative place making and economic development through the lens of hip hop culture. The Camp is based on the “4C’s” which are Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Critical Thinking.
Camp participants are paired with architects, urban planners, designers, community activists and hip hop artists to create unique visions for their communities which include the creation of physical models, digital models and the creation of a Hip Hop Architecture track and music video summarizing their designs.
COVID-19 has changed the way we work in architecture and it has changed the way we connect with the next generation of architects and designers! Because of this The Hip Hop Architecture Camp is moving to a digital experience this year from August 1-11, 2020.
Who should apply for The Hip Hop Architecture Camp?
The Hip Hop Architecture Camp is open to middle school and high school students. Because of the overwhelming interest in the camp, participants must apply for the limited spaces available in each city. There is no typical student for The Hip Hop Architecture Camp. Our students are inspiring architects, urban planners hip hop artists, musicians, computer game creators, interior designers, industrial designers, politicians and more! Apply by Thursday, July 23 to participate!
2020 Virtual Hip Hop Architecture Camp Schedule
Saturday, August 1 (9-11am PST) – Camp Kick Off
Sunday, August 2 – No Session
Monday, August 3 (9-11am PST) – Hip Hop Architecture Overview (with surprise special guests)
Tuesday, August 4 (9-11am PST) – Hip Hop Architecture Design Day
Wednesday, August 5 (9-11am PST) – Product Design Overview (with Nike)
Thursday, August 6 (9-11am PST) – Product Design Day
Friday, August 7 (9-11am PST) – Create a Rap Day (with surprise Hip Hop artists)
Saturday, August 8 (9-11am PST) – Create a Rap Day (with surprise Hip Hop artists)
Sunday, August 9 – No Session
Monday, August 10 – No Session
Tuesday, August 11 (9-11am PST) – Celebration Day: 47th Anniversary of Hip Hop (with surprise guests)
On August 1, “International Hip Hop Architecture Day” we will kick off our program serving 1500 middle and high school students in a virtual camp experience which includes Architecture, Urban Planning, Fashion, and Music challenges. Our online camp includes appearances by special guests including high profile hip hop artists, athletes, architects, and fashion designers.
Our camp will conclude on August 11, 2020, The 47th Anniversary of Hip Hop with a celebration of all camp participants, sponsors, staff, and volunteers. The top twenty portfolios from participants will win special prizes including 3D Printers, Chromebooks, apparel and most importantly an invitation to participate in the paid, second phase of the virtual camp during 2020 Christmas break.
APPLY NOW
Apply by Thursday, July 23. If you are located in Oregon, please list the Architecture Foundation of Oregon as your affiliation when you apply so we can connect you with local programs and resources.

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Architects in Schools Summer Camp
2020-07-20 - 2020-07-24
Have you ever wondered what cities will look like 25 years from now? How will they grow to accommodate more people? How tall will buildings be? How will they be inclusive of all people? How will people get around the city and what will people do for fun? Spend a week, this July, diving into the world of architecture and urban planning to Design Your Future City!

Join us, Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24, 2020, for the Architects in Schools Summer Camp, a free, virtual, self-paced camp, recommended for youth ages 8-12. Register students by July 10th to participate.

By the end of the week, students will have a basic understanding of architecture, urban planning, the design process, architectural styles, why the design of cities should be inclusive of all people, and more, all while building critical thinking and problem solving skills. Plus, they’ll have drawings and models to show for it!

The camp is entirely virtual – meaning students participate from the comfort of their homes. It is also self-paced. We will email participants daily instructions to follow at their own time and pace. To engage in the camp, participants will need a computer, tablet, or other device with access to the email address listed on your registration form.

We will be mailing free art supplies and materials to participants who do not have access. Please specify on your registration form if you need supplies sent to you. The art supplies and materials that participants will need throughout the camp include paper, pencils, coloring tools (i.e. colored pencils, markers or crayons), scissors, tape, recycled materials (i.e. cardboard, toilet paper rolls, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, plastic bottles, etc.) toothpicks, marshmallows and straws.

Participation in the camp is free. We are accepting donations so we can send materials to families who don’t have access. Please consider giving to the Architecture Foundation of Oregon to supply all participants with materials and to help us offer free educational programs like this camp. Donate here. Thank you!

If you have any questions about the camp, please contact Architects in Schools Director, Kim Knowles at kim@af-oregon.org.

Registration is now closed. Sign up for the Architects in Schools newsletter to get informed of future opportunities for youth.

Special thank you to our sponsors
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Hatfield Scholars Virtual Happy Hour
2020-07-15 16:30 - 17:30
2020 Scholar, Bethany Woods
Guest Speaker, Julia Mollner
You’re invited to a very special virtual happy hour to celebrate AFO’s Hatfield Architectural Award and meet this year’s recipient! Join us at this event as we:

Introduce our 2020 award recipient, Bethany Woods, UO M.Arch. candidate – learn more about our Scholar here!
Hear from our guest speaker, Julia Mollner, Carleton Hart Architecture
Acknowledge previous Hatfield Scholars
Learn how to make a signature cocktail with a mixologist from Portland’s own Freeland Spirits!

Event is free for AFO members and students. Not-yet members can register on a sliding scale of $5+. We will send you a link to join the virtual event a week before the event date.

Be sure to enter one or both of our raffles when you register for the event. Your purchase of a raffle ticket helps AFO serve Oregon architecture students and sustain this scholarship for years to come.
Beach Get-Away! This one is time sensitive! Enter the raffle for a two night stay from July 12-14, 2020, for six people at a lovely beach house in Arch Cape on the Oregon coast ($1,000+ value). Because this one is coming right up, we will announce the winner on July 3. Special thanks to Biella Lighting Design for this donation. View the house here. $25 per ticket
Stay At Home Package! Mix up a delicious cocktail using Portland’s Freeland Spirits “Just Add Ice – Staycation Kit” ($85 Value), and sip it while reading through your very own copy of the soon-to-be released “Of Barns and Palaces,” a beautiful hard cover book about John Yeon’s residential architecture, written by John Cava, our 2001 Van Evera Bailey Fellow ($40 value). $10 per ticket

Special thanks to our sponsors
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Architects in Schools Design Challenge 2020
2020-03-17 - 2020-09-30
Students and families, it is time to put your design skills to the test, all from the comfort of your home! Using ordinary household items, complete a design challenge and post a picture of your creation to social media.

In a time of uncertainty and hardship, this is a fun opportunity for us to inspire each other with a little design and creativity!

How to Participate:

Go to bit.ly/aisdesignchallenge2020
Choose a design challenge (or two, or three!)
Post a picture of your creation to social media – we like process pictures too!
Tag AFO and hashtag Architects in Schools

Facebook: @aforegon
Instagram: @architecture_or
#aisdesignchallenge #architectsinschools

Ready… Set… BUILD!!

Find more at-home architecture and design lessons here.

Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Celebration
2020-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | The Center For Architecture, 403 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Join us on February 27 at The Center For Architecture to celebrate our recent Van Evera Bailey Fellows!

Meet 2019 Fellows Jackie Santa Lucia and Harley Cowan, and hear from 2018 Fellow Jennifer Wright
Mingle with AFO members and guests
Savor tasty appetizers and drinks

2018 Fellow Jennifer Wright AIA spent the last year researching and establishing construction workshops for women in architecture, further addressing gender inequity within the architecture industry. Jennifer is an architect, writer, AIA Portland Director and former Chair of the AIA Portland Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

2019 Fellow Jackie Santa Lucia AIA, LEED AP, NCARB is a licensed architect, project manager and community advocate based in Portland. Santa Lucia is using the fellowship to expand the Your Street Your Voice (YSYV) program for high school students, to further create more equitable architecture, engineering, construction and design professions.

2019 Fellow Harley Cowan is a silver gelatin photographer and licensed architect based in Portland. Cowan is using the fellowship to dive deeper into his passion for heritage photography, capture architecture and engineering at risk or in need of documentation, and to further educate and connect Oregonians with history.

2019 Honored Citizen Dinner
2019-10-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
Celebrating Joachim Grube
Monday, October 14, 2019
Oregon Convention Center
Portland Ballroom
no-host cocktails at 5:30pm
dinner and program at 7pm

We are thrilled to announce AFO’s 2019 Honored Citizen, Joachim Grube, who has contributed to the built environment in Oregon and around the world for decades.

Over his career as one of the leaders in the Oregon architecture community, Joachim Grube has established himself as a true visionary who embraces innovative and purpose-driven design. You can find his influence in buildings across the state like Timberline Lodge, where he guided the implementation of the new winter entrance, and his collaborations with Pietro Belluschi on six churches including the University of Portland Chapel. Joachim’s legacy also includes creating successful partnerships between Portland architect/engineer teams and developing world professionals to design and deliver state-of-the-art facilities contributing to economic development around the world.

Joachim was born in the Free City of Danzig in 1932. At the end of World War II, he and his family found themselves in a refugee camp with thousands of other displaced people. Following repatriation to West Germany and after completion of a bricklayer apprenticeship, he graduated from the Hamburg School of Architecture. His first professional experience in Hamburg was followed by further study and an architectural internship in Berlin.

After marrying Liz, a traveling student from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, the couple decided to move to Oregon where Joachim worked at William Fletcher and SOM offices. In 1961 he was recruited by the UN to design Teacher Training Institutes across Africa as part of UNESCO’s Regional Planning Office in Khartoum, Sudan. The four year assignment was an eye-opener for the couple and their two young children, which compelled Joachim to focus his career on projects in developing countries.

Upon his return to Portland, Joachim became a founding member of Yost Grube Hall Architecture, a firm that for over 50 years has helped shape the built environment in Portland and left its mark in 45 countries overseas. But Joachim has also helped shape the lives of countless young professionals over the years. He is regarded as an artist, a mentor and an advocate for new voices. By encouraging and supporting a diverse community of architects, designers, engineers and artists, Joachim has served as a touchstone for an entire new generation of professionals.

Cocktails at the Courtyard House
2019-10-05 16:00 - 18:00
Set on an urban in-fill site in the picturesque town of Aurora, this contemporary home connects the natural and urban environments through floor to ceiling glass windows on the outside and a faceted glass courtyard inside. Join the homeowners and their architect son, Andrew Heid, for a lively soirée to explore this striking modern space while enjoying cocktails, local wine generously provided by Domaine Drouhin, and light hors d’oeuvres.

Hosted by Andrea and Ted Heid.

This event is located in Aurora, OR. We will send the address after you register. Please call 503-664-3951 if you need further information.

Sip & Dine at Shine
2019-09-24 17:30 - 19:30
This event has been rescheduled to September 24

From grain to glass, Shine Distillery & Grill is a new working distillery and restaurant in North Portland that delivers elevated pub food with craft cocktails. The space has been thoughtfully designed with a custom distillery showcased within the restaurant. Come for a first look at this new space, hear from the designers involved and sample the appetizers and cocktails!

Hosted by Corey Omey, EMA Architecture & Shine Distillery.

We will send the address after you register. Please call 503-664-3951 if you need further information.

Homer Williams in the House!
2019-09-19 18:00 - 20:00
Don’t miss this evening of conversation with iconic Portland developer, Homer Williams, as he talks with Brian Libby about Portland, the future, and his crusade against homelessness. Located in the reimagined 1960 Pacific Northwest home of Sid and Teresa Scott, dinner and drinks will be created by Portland’s own Gabe Pascuzzi—Eater 2017 Chef of the Year.

Hosted by Teresa and Sid Scott, Scott | Edwards Architecture.

We will send the address after you register. Please call 503-664-3951 if you need further information.

Reflecting an Environmentally Conscious Mission
2019-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | The Nature Conservancy, 821 SE 14th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
AFO is pleased to introduce a new series of events that highlight the positive social impact of architecture in the community. This summer, explore three stellar nonprofit headquarters recently designed by Oregon architecture firms. You’ll have a chance to hear from each organization’s leader, learn about their missions and discover how the spaces were designed to enhance each unique vision. Tours, mingling and nibbles will follow.

The last event of the three part series:
What are the keys to creating a building that exemplifies dedication to environmental conservation and evokes the beauty of nature? LEVER’s recent renovation and expansion of the Oregon Conservation Center transformed a dated office building into a reflection of the organization’s environmentally-conscious mission. The target LEED Gold design connects people to nature by integrating materials and landscapes specific to The Nature Conservancy’s priority projects around Oregon. Hear from The Nature Conservancy and from Thomas Robinson of LEVER about the building that embodies the organization’s mission.

Hosted by The Nature Conservancy & LEVER Architecture.

Check out the other two events in our new series:
July 25: A Welcoming Space for All Abilities, Community Vision & Waterleaf Architecture
August 28: Designing for Loss, with Space for Joy, The Dougy Center & Scott | Edwards Architecture
