Architecture Foundation of Oregon

2019 Winter Member Gathering
2019-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bora Architects, 720 SW Washington St, Ste 800, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
We are welcoming non AFO members to come celebrate our Fellows. If you would like to become a member, join here.

You’re invited to a Winter Member Gathering featuring our latest Van Evera Bailey Fellows!
Meet Jennifer Wright, 2018 Van Evera Bailey Fellow, and hear from 2017 Fellow Rick Potestio
Mingle with other AFO members
Savor tasty appetizers and drinks

2018 Fellow Jennifer Wright, AIA is using the award to establish and sustain a series of construction workshops for women in the profession of architecture. Wright’s experience as an architect, writer, Chair of AIA Portland Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and dedication to research on the need for construction education for women in architecture has made her a phenomenal candidate for this work.

2017 Fellow Rick Potestio, AIA has engaged a career-long study of middle-scale urban housing and the sense of community that derives from these walkable neighborhoods. Rick is using the award to compile his research into graphic tools to be utilized by planners, designers and the public, to help illustrate proposed planning concepts across Oregon.

2019 Hatfield Scholars Luncheon
2019-04-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Ecotrust, 721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209
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 the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Chief Financial Office. Her office develops policy for the State’s building portfolio, particularly its focus on resilience, stewardship, design excellence and sustainability.

Mohamed Fahkry & Zachary Sherrod, 2019 Hatfield Scholars
The Awardees
Mohamed Fahkry, 4th year undergraduate student at Portland State University, aspires to create architecture that represents the communities he is rooted to and the communities that have shaped him, including NE Portland and Senegal, where he spent a majority of his childhood. He is passionate about finding “new and innovative approaches to build self-sustainable communities where members of all ages would be able to strive, learn, and grow to become productive, engaged, and successful members of society.” He is engaged in several volunteer organizations including the PSU Student Sustainability Center, Oregon Food Bank, Solve Oregon and Portland Adventist Community Services.

Zachary Sherrod, 4th year undergraduate student at University of Oregon, is engaged and interested in affordable housing solutions, specifically in rural Oregon communities like his hometown of La Grande. Through his Honors College thesis, he is researching the politics of affordable housing in the Whiteaker neighborhood of Eugene where population growth has outpaced development. He aspires to serve those who need housing most through sustainable and affordable solutions. “Our pursuit of environmentalism and equity must proceed in tandem. If green architecture is to be universal, then it must be affordable.”

The luncheon raises funds for the annual monetary award while providing networking opportunities for current and past scholarship recipients and thought-provoking stories of how leaders in the built environment are contributing to the community.

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Portland Architects in Schools Exhibition
2019-05-02 17:30 - 20:30
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 huge success, reaching 5,400 students across the state of Oregon. Over 160 design and building professionals have spent over 3,500 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.

We have six locations around Portland that will be exhibiting student work on May 2 from 5:30-8:30pm. All exhibits are kid friendly, free, and open to the public.

Want to help bring the exhibits to life? We need volunteers! Sign up for a shift here.
Portland AiS Student Exhibitions
Thursday, May 2
5:30-8:30pm
A. PLACE, 735 NW 18th Ave
B. Opsis Architecture, 920 NW 17th Ave
C. BRIC Architecture, 1233 NW Northrup St
D. Mahlum Architects, 1231 NW Hoyt St
E. SRG Partnership, 621 SW Columbia St
F. Pioneer Place, 700 SW 5th Ave, Suite 3050

Eugene Architects in Schools Exhibition
2019-05-03 17:30 - 20:00 | University of Oregon Design Launch Lab, 942 Olive Street, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 success, reaching 5,400 students across the state of Oregon. Over 160 design and building professionals have spent over 3,500 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.

Please join us at the University of Oregon Design Launch Lab on May 3 from 5:30-8:00pm to view the students’ work. The exhibit is kid friendly, free, and open to the public.

Eugene AiS Student Exhibition
Friday, May 3
5:30-8:00pm
University of Oregon Design Launch Lab
942 Olive Street, Eugene

Southern OR Architects in Schools Exhibition
2019-05-04 14:00 - 17:00 | ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520
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 students across the state of Oregon. Over 160 design and building professionals have spent over 3,500 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.

Please join us at ScienceWorks Museum on May 4 from 2:00-5:00pm to view the students’ work. The exhibit is kid friendly, free, and open to the public.

Southern Oregon AiS Student Exhibition
Saturday, May 4
2:00-5:00pm
ScienceWorks Museum
1500 E Main Street, Ashland

2019 Spring Member Event
2019-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Vacasa, 850 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
AFO members,
You are invited to a Spring Member Gathering and Tour at the Vacasa Portland Office!
Enjoy an evening on the rooftop deck (weather permitting!).
Tour the office and hear from GBD Architects about the design.
Mingle with other AFO members.
Savor tasty appetizers and drinks.

Not yet an AFO member? Join here.

Architects in Schools OMSI Day
2019-05-18 11:00 - 17:00 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97214
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, reaching 5,400 students across the state of Oregon. Over 160 design and building professionals have spent over 3,500 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.

Join us for a full day of Architects in Schools activities and to view the exhibit of student work at OMSI on Saturday, May 18 from 11am-5pm. Students with work being exhibited at OMSI get free admission for themselves and one guardian. All other guests must purchase admission.

Want to help bring the exhibits to life? We need volunteers! Sign up for a shift here.
Architects in Schools OMSI Day
Saturday, May 18
11:00am-5:00pm
OMSI
1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland

Salem Architects in Schools Exhibition
2019-06-05 17:00 - 19:30 | Salem Keizer Education Foundation, 223 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR, 97301
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 5,400 students across the state of Oregon. Over 160 design and building professionals have spent over 3,500 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.

Please join us at the Salem Keizer Education Foundation on June 5 from 5:00-7:30pm to view the students’ work. The exhibit is kid friendly, free, and open to the public.

Salem AiS Student Exhibition
Wednesday, June 5
5:00-7:30pm
Salem Keizer Education Foundation
223 Commercial St NE, Salem

Central OR Architects in Schools Exhibition
2019-06-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Franklin Crossing, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend, OR, 97703
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 students across the state of Oregon. Over 160 design and building professionals have spent over 3,500 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.

Please join us in Bend at Franklin Crossing on June 7 from 5:30-8:00pm to view the students’ work. The exhibit is kid friendly, free, and open to the public.

Central Oregon AiS Student Exhibition
Friday, June 7
5:30-8:00pm
Franklin Crossing
2550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend

REFRESH@ProvidencePark
2019-06-27 16:30 - 19:00 | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Refresh connections, tour a refreshed building, and enjoy refreshments at AFO’s summer celebration, REFRESH at Providence Park.

Connect with AFO members and friends, and celebrate this beautifully reimagined and beloved stadium.

Originally Multnomah Field, a large field with various grandstands, Providence Park has been a part of the Portland cityscape since 1893. It first became a stadium in 1923 and has undergone numerous name changes and renovations through the years. The latest update includes a multi-tier, vertical wall that puts viewers on top of the action, enhancing the stadium’s already legendary atmosphere. Providence Park’s expansion was developed by Peregrine Sports LLC, designed by Allied Works, and constructed by Turner Construction.

Tour the stadium and hear about the re-design of this Portland icon while enjoying drinks and ballpark-inspired food. Mingle with friends and colleagues as you look out over the city from Providence Park’s Durcacel Deck at the most lively event of the season!

Proceeds from this event benefit AFO’s programs and services, including Architects in Schools.

Image courtesy of Brooklyn Digital Foundry
Event Sponsors

Party on Patton
2019-07-13 19:00 - 21:00
Settle in and savor this re-envisioned residence on a former 3-acre sheep farm. Overly large mid-century derived eaves provide year-round outdoor living and create a protected walk to the two-level guest house, converted from an old farmhouse, with views to protected wetlands above and below the main house. Sip cocktails poolside and relax to the sounds of Giulietti’s band Bleuphonk on the outdoor dining terrace.

Hosted by Mike Horton and Pam Hroza, Don Tankersley Construction, and Giulietti / Schouten Architects.

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

A Welcoming Space for All Abilities
2019-07-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Seven Corners Community Collaborative, 1949 SE Division Street, Portland, OR, 97202, 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 first event of the three part series:
What are the latest innovations in designing for individuals with varied abilities? Find out at Seven Corners Collaborative, recently designed by Waterleaf Architecture for Community Vision in SE Portland. The workspace for Community Vision and five nonprofit partners fosters innovation and collaboration while providing support and services for individuals with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities. Hear Joe Wykowski from Community Vision and Bill Bailey from Waterleaf discuss their collaboration on this visionary space.

Hosted by Community Vision & Waterleaf Architecture.

Check out the other two events in our new series:
August 28: Designing for Loss, with Space for Joy, The Dougy Center & Scott | Edwards Architecture
September 17: Reflecting an Environmentally Conscious Mission, The Nature Conservancy & LEVER Architecture

Terrace 2 Terrace
2019-08-07 17:00 - 19:30
Revel in this collaboration between the creative geniuses of ZGF Architects, Lease Crutcher Lewis and Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble. You’ll explore three spaces – The Sapphire Room atop ZGF, the building lobby and Lease Crutcher Lewis’ HQ two blocks away– accompanied by The Quadraphonnes, a saxophone quartet, that will play pieces inspired by the spaces. Drinks and noshables will complete the experience.

Hosted by ZGF Architects, Lease Crutcher Lewis, and Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble.

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

An Electric Dinner
2019-08-08 18:00 - 20:00
Enjoy an intimate dinner with Clark/Kjos Architects in the firm’s new studio on the seventh floor of the historic Electric Building in the heart of downtown. With generous windows and exposed structural elements, the office provides new opportunities for firm collaboration.

Hosted by Clark/Kjos Architects.

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

PLACE + Otani = Perfection
2019-08-14 18:00 - 20:00
PLACE will showcase the work of Otani Pottery Studio, which was started by Tetsuya and Momoko Otani in Shigaraki, one of the six oldest pottery sites in Japan. The event will feature this duo and their exquisite work as well as heavy hors d’oeuvres by Chef Naoko and music by Toshi Onizuka. We’re sure it will all add up to a magical evening!

Hosted by PLACE.

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

Rooftop Crawfish Boil
2019-08-17 12:00 - 15:00
Enjoy mid-summer perfection while indulging in crawfish Louisiana-style. Join building designers GBD Architects atop The Carson, the tallest building in Northwest Portland’s Slabtown. Good food, relaxing vibes, and uninterrupted views from the West Hills to the downtown skyline make for a unique afternoon of fun and pleasure.

Hosted by Agustin Enriquez, GBD Architects.

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

Park Avenue Perspective
2019-08-22 17:00 - 19:00
With a tower designed to dissolve upwards into the sky through a series of graduations that culminate in a distinguished, illuminated top, Park Avenue West is one of Portland’s newest and most anticipated additions to the downtown skyline. Tour the building with its designers, then head up to savor views from the magnificent deck while enjoying cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres.

Hosted by Robert Thompson, FAIA, and Elisa Rocha, TVA Architects.

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

Designing for Loss, with Space for Joy
2019-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 | The Dougy Center, 3909 SE 52nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97206, 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 second event of the three part series:
How do you design for mourning and for joy? How do you create spaces that help families deal with death? Join us at the internationally renowned Dougy Center to explore their specialized program of support and the safe spaces created to help facilitate the variety of ways children grieve. Hear Brennan Wood and Donna Schuurman from The Dougy Center and Sarah Cantine from Scott|Edwards Architecture discuss the intricacies of creating a healing space for children dealing with loss.

Hosted by The Dougy Center & Scott | Edwards Architecture.

Check out the other two events in our new series:
July 25: A Welcoming Space for All Abilities, Community Vision & Waterleaf Architecture
September 17: Reflecting an Environmentally Conscious Mission, The Nature Conservancy & LEVER Architecture

Celebrating Storrs & Belluschi
2019-09-15 17:30 - 19:30
Join in conversation with the Storrs and Belluschi families about Pacific Northwest Architecture while admiring the architecture of Portland icon Pietro Belluschi, FAIA. Savor a culinary specialty prepared by chef Leather Storrs using the original indoor rotisserie and dine in the courtyard of Marti and Anthony Belluschi, FAIA. The midcentury home was designed by Pietro Belluschi for a client in 1948 and thoughtfully restored throughout with handsome additions by his son, Anthony.

Hosted by Andrew Gibson, Marti & Tony Belluschi FAIA.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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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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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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

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