Please join us for exhibits honoring the hard work of our 3rd-5th grade Architects in Schools participants. This will be the culminating event of the 2017-2018 program in the Portland Tri-County area! Participating classes will be exhibiting their final projects during a First Thursday reception on May 3 at the locations listed below. Exhibits are … Continue reading "Portland Architects in Schools Exhibits"

Please join us for a unique exhibit honoring the hard work of our 3rd-5th grade Architects in Schools participants. Participating classes will be exhibiting their final projects during the First Friday Art Walk on May 4 at the Broadway Commerce Center in Downtown Eugene. The student’s work will remain on display throughout the weekend of … Continue reading "Eugene Architects in Schools Exhibit"

Please join us for a unique exhibit honoring the hard work of our 3rd-5th grade Architects in Schools participants. Participating classes will be exhibiting their final projects on Saturday, May 5 at ScienceWorks Museum in Ashland. Let the reception desk know you are there with the Architects in Schools program and you will be able to … Continue reading "Ashland Architects in Schools Exhibit"

Please join us for an exhibit honoring the hard work of our 3rd-5th grade Architects in Schools participants. This will be the culminating event of the 2017-2018 program in Portland! Participating classes will be exhibiting their final projects at OMSI on May 19. Stop by the OMSI Turbine Hall Mezzanine to see the final projects. Regular … Continue reading "Architects in Schools OMSI Day"

Please join us for a unique exhibit honoring the hard work of our 3rd-5th grade Architects in Schools participants. Participating classes will be exhibiting their final projects on May 23 at the Salem Keizer Education Foundation in Downtown Salem. The student’s work will remain on display until June 3. This will be the culminating event … Continue reading "Salem Architects in Schools Exhibit"

Please join us for a unique exhibit honoring the hard work of our 3rd-5th grade Architects in Schools participants. Participating classes will be exhibiting their final projects during a First Friday reception on June 1 at Franklin Crossing in Bend. The student’s work will remain on display until Saturday afternoon, June 2. This will be … Continue reading "Bend Architects in Schools Exhibit"

Please join us in a tribute to Ann & Mark Edlen 2018 Honored Citizens   Mark and Ann Edlen, both individually and collectively, have a deep commitment to education, healthcare, the arts, sustainability and the built environment, to the benefit of our city and state. Mark Edlen is Co-Founder and Chairman of Gerding Edlen Development. … Continue reading "2018 Honored Citizen Dinner"

Join us and 150 other leaders in the designed and built industries to honor the history of the prestigious Senator Mark O. Hatfield Architectural Award and introduce this year's awardees, Mohamed Fahkry, Portland State University and Zachary Sherrod, University of Oregon. This year, we will hear from guest speaker, Alice Wiewel, the State Architect of … Continue reading "2019 Hatfield Scholars Luncheon"

You are invited to a First Thursday event celebrating the hard work of our 2018-19 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is the culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.   This Architects in Schools season was another … Continue reading "Portland Architects in Schools Exhibition"

You are invited to a First Friday event celebrating the hard work of our 2018-19 Architects in Schools students in the Eugene area! This is the culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.   This Architects in Schools season was another huge … Continue reading "Eugene Architects in Schools Exhibition"

You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2018-19 Architects in Schools students in Southern Oregon! This is the culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.   This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching 5,400 … Continue reading "Southern OR Architects in Schools Exhibition"

You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2018-19 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is the culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.   This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, … Continue reading "Architects in Schools OMSI Day"

You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2018-19 Architects in Schools students in the Salem area! This is the culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.   This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching … Continue reading "Salem Architects in Schools Exhibition"

You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2018-19 Architects in Schools students in Central Oregon! This is the culminating event of the season, where participating students exhibit the work they have completed during their Architects in Schools residencies.   This Architects in Schools season was another huge success, reaching 5,400 … Continue reading "Central OR Architects in Schools Exhibition"

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 … Continue reading "2019 Honored Citizen Dinner"

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 … Continue reading "Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Celebration"

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 … Continue reading "Hatfield Scholars Virtual Happy Hour"

  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 … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Summer Camp"

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 … Continue reading "Hip Hop Architecture Camp"

  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: … Continue reading "Van Evera Bailey Fellowship – Prepare Your Proposal"

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 … Continue reading "2020 Honored Citizen"

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 … Continue reading "Hatfield Architectural Award Info Session"

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 … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Spring Break Camp"

  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 … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Summer Camp"

  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 … Continue reading "Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session"

  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 … Continue reading "Oregon Hip Hop Architecture MLK Day 2022"

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 … Continue reading "Trauma Informed Practices & Social/Emotional Learning Workshop with Renee Mitchell"

2019 Hip Hop Architecture Camp in Portland   Oregon Hip Hop Architecture Camp Monday, February 14 – Friday, February 18, 2022, 4-6pm, Zoom Register Now!   Join us after school, 4-6pm, February 14-18, for a FREE, virtual week-long design and hip hop camp!   The Hip Hop Architecture Camp introduces middle and high school aged … Continue reading "Oregon Hip Hop Architecture Camp 2022"

  Are you an architecture student attending University of Oregon or Portland State University? Are you thinking of applying for the $5,000 Hatfield Architectural Award or $5,000 William Hart Scholarship from the Architecture Foundation of Oregon? Please join us for a virtual information session on Tuesday, February 15th at 12pm to learn more about applying … Continue reading "Scholarship Info Session"

Join us for light snacks and refreshments, as well as a brief program honoring our scholars. Mingle with your colleagues, meet these promising young design professionals, and support the future of our AFO's scholarship program! Learn more about our 2022 scholars Left to Right: Sharon Alitema, Regina Batiste, and Darrick Williams Thank You To Our … Continue reading "Scholars Reception"

Photo Credit Josh Partee Re-engage with friends and colleagues and tour the newly completed Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Beer, wine, and light appetizers Opened in March 2022, the stunning Patricia Reser Center for the Arts is a pandemic era achievement – it is the first multi-disciplinary arts center of its kind built in the Portland … Continue reading "REFRESH @ The Reser"

  Join us July 11-15, 2022 for our annual Architects in Schools Summer Camp! During this camp, students will explore ways to address climate change through sustainable architecture and design solutions. The virtual camp is free and recommended for youth ages 8-12. Register by 5pm PT on July 1 to participate.   This year’s camp theme … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Summer Camp"

Join us for a virtual information session and panel discussion on Thursday, September 8, 4-5pm, 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 17, 2022.   The discussion will include: … Continue reading "Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session"

Every fall, the Oregon architectural and building community comes together to celebrate the work and legacy of some of our most impactful contributors. This year, AFO is excited to celebrate Lillian Pitt who has helped shape our state through her work as an artist, mentor, and advocate. Lillian was born on the Warm Springs Reservation … Continue reading "2022 Honored Citizen Dinner"