2024 Scholars Reception
2024-05-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | PCC Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue, 4299 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, Oregon, 97218
You’re invited to a special gathering to celebrate our 2024 AFO scholarship recipients and the growth of our scholarship program!
In the past couple of years, our scholarship program for Oregon architecture and art students has grown from one award to five awards: Hatfield Architectural Award, William Hart Scholarship, Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship, PCC Architecture + Interior Design Scholarship, and our newest addition, the Hermann Colas, Jr. Legacy Scholarship. Learn more about AFO scholarships.
Join us on May 16 as we:

Introduce our 2024 Scholars – learn more about our awardees
Check out the beautiful new PCC Opportunity Center
Acknowledge previous Scholars
Enjoy appetizers and refreshments with AFO friends

All funds raised support the growth of AFO’s scholarship awards. Help AFO support the future generation of design professionals by purchasing your ticket or becoming a sponsor, today.
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AFO Scholars Reception
Thursday, May 16, 5-7pm
PCC Opportunity Center
4299 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, 97218
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Oregon Tradeswomen Career Fair
2024-05-17 08:30 - 14:30 | NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center, 16021 Northeast Airport Way, Portland, Oregon, 97230
Oregon Tradeswomen 2024 Career Fair
Hosted by Oregon Tradeswomen
When: Friday, May 17, 8:30am-2:30pm
Where: NECA/IBEW Electrical Training Center, Portland
Serving: Middle and High School Students
Topic: Construction and Trades
Program Type: Event
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Architects in Schools Exhibit - OMSI
2024-05-18 11:00 - 17:00 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97214
You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2023-24 Architects in Schools students in the Portland Metro area! This is our 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 thousands of students across the state of Oregon. Over 150 design and building professionals have spent over 3,000 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.
Student work will be exhibited at OMSI on May 18 from 11am-5pm. Each exhibiting student receives free OMSI admission for themselves and one guest. All other guests will need to purchase OMSI admission (purchase here). The exhibit is kid friendly and open to the public.
Want to help bring AiS exhibits to life? Sign up to volunteer!
Architects in Schools Exhibit Reception
OMSI
Saturday, May 18
OMSI – Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, 97214
11am-5pm

UO College of Design - Summer SAIL Application Deadline
2024-05-24
University of Oregon College of Design Summer SAIL: Let Art Do the Talking
Organized by University of Oregon College of Design
Eligibility: To qualify to participate, a student must be an Oregon resident enrolled in high school who meets at least one of the following criteria:

Low-income: Your family qualifies for State Aid such as SNAP, TANF, FDPIR, WIC, etc.
First-generation college student: Your parent(s) or guardian(s) did not complete a 4-year college or university degree
Diverse or underrepresented background: From diverse and or underrepresented backgrounds as defined by individuals who feel not proportionally represented. A few examples are; women in STEM, students who are a part of the BIPOC community, students with disabilities, etc.
Unaccompanied youth: In state custody, foster care, homeless, or not living with family

Service Area: Eugene/Springfield (students from outside this area can apply for the residential/overnight program and stay on campus)
Topic: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Product Design, Art, and more
Program Type: Week-long summer program – daytime and residential/overnight options
Cost: Free
Apply by May 24

Girls Build - Woodturning Class and Tour
2024-05-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232
Girls Build Woodturning Class
Hosted by Girls Build
When: May 25, 8am-12pm
Where: Oregon Convention Center, Portland
Serving: Ages 8-15
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: Construction, Design
Program Type: Camp
Cost: $5-35
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NOMA PDX - Project Pipeline Architecture Camp Registration Deadline
2024-05-31 | PCC Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue, 4299 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, Oregon, 97218
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Project Pipeline Architecture Camp
Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX)
When: June 20-22, Thursday-Sunday, 9am-3pm
Where: PCC Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue, Portland
Serving: Students entering grades 6th-8th, ages 11-14
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: Architecture
Program Type: Summer camp
Cost: Free
Zoom Info Session, March 20, 6-7pm
Register by May 31

PSU Arch High - Registration Deadline
2024-05-31 | PSU School of Architecture, Shattuck Hall 235, 1914 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97201
PSU Arch High Summer Immersion Program
Hosted by the PSU School of Architecture
When: July 8-August 2, Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30am-3:30pm
Where: PSU School of Architecture, Portland
Serving: Students ages 14-20
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: Architecture
Program Type: Summer camp
Cost: Free
During this time, students will be introduced into architecture through guided workshops including drafting & drawing, model-building and public speaking. More specifically, the PSU Arch High Immersion Program is interested in supporting our entire community especially BIPOC, Latinx, Queer, Non-Binary and other marginalized or under-resourced students in addition to first-generation college applicants. The profession of architecture is one of the least diverse in the United States and we specifically designed this program to actively change that, while also changing how architecture is taught to students from an early age.
Transportation, food and materials will all be provided. Most materials will be able to be taken home with you after the summer term. Finally, we want to remind you that as student from this cohort can apply for our Undergraduate Opportunity Scholarship. This opportunity will allow the student to attend PSU on a full scholarship for four years. At any rate, we would love to know more about you, your background and why architecture interests you! If you have any questions, please email the Director of the PSU Arch High Immersion Program, Andrew Santa Lucia (he/his) at asanta@pdx.edu.
Register by May 31

Girls Inc. of the PNW - Eureka! Registration Deadline
2024-05-31
Eureka! Program
Hosted by Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest
Girls Inc. Eureka! is a 5-year STEM magnet program for 8th – 12th grade youth, that empowers them to see themselves as an important part of the future workforce. During the Eureka! program, youth participate in a variety of exciting lessons and activities that explore STEM through inquiry-based, critical thinking and hands-on activities in a college campus environment. With complimentary activities in making healthy choices, emerging adulthood, and life skill development, Eureka! fully fosters educational, professional, and personal development.
Serving: 8th – 12th grade youth
Service Area: Portland & Southwest Washington
Topic: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Program Type: Year-round program including summer camps, internships, after-school programming, and more
Cost: Free
Register by May 31

Architects in Schools Exhibit - Gordon House
2024-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Gordon House, 869 W Main St, Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2023-24 Architects in Schools students in the Salem area! This is our 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 thousands of students across the state of Oregon. Over 150 design and building professionals have spent over 3,000 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.
Student work will be exhibited at the Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House on June 1 from 4-6pm. The exhibit is free, kid friendly and open to the public.
Architects in Schools Exhibit Reception
Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House
Saturday, June 1
Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon House
869 W Main St, Silverton, OR 97381
4-6pm

Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)
2024-06-04 12:00 - 13:00
The Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities for students, volunteer needs, resources, outreach efforts, and more.
Wondering if you’re the right fit? If you identify with any of these statements, we encourage you to join our efforts!

You are passionate about increasing student access and participation in AECD fields – particularly for those who have been historically marginalized and underrepresented in the field
You are seeking opportunities to volunteer with and/or contribute to AECD programs for students (Kindergarten – Higher Ed)
You are a youth program provider or organization seeking to connect with potential volunteer professionals and spread the word about your program
You are an educator looking for opportunities to share with students interested in AECD fields
You represent a community group or company that is aligned with our shared mission

Join DAO-G
2024 Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, March 12, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, June 4, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, September 10, 12-1pm, Zoom
Tuesday, December 3, 12-1pm, Zoom

Visit the DAO-G Miro board for a recap of our discussions.
Questions? Contact Candice Agahan, AFO Education Program Manager, candice@af-oregon.org, 503-542-3823

Architects in Schools Exhibit - Bend Tower Theatre
2024-06-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, Oregon, 97703
You are invited to an event celebrating the hard work of our 2023-24 Architects in Schools students in Central Oregon! This is our 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 thousands of students across the state of Oregon. Over 150 design and building professionals have spent over 3,000 volunteer hours in classrooms this year, educating students on the built environment and the process of designing and building communities.
Student work will be exhibited at the Tower Theatre on June 7 from 5:30-7:30pm. The exhibit is free, kid friendly and open to the public.
Want to help bring AiS exhibits to life? Sign up to volunteer!
Architects in Schools Exhibit Reception
Tower Theatre
Friday, June 7
Tower Theatre
835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
5:30-7:30pm

Trauma Workshop (3 of 3) with Renee Mitchell
2024-06-11 16:00 - 18:00
Workshop 3 of 3*
Tuesday, June 11, 4:00-6:00pm, Zoom
The Architecture Foundation of Oregon (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.
Please join us for a trauma-informed practices and social/emotional learning workshop. Facilitated by Dr. 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. All are welcome.
*This workshop is the last of a three part series to support ongoing learning. You will receive access to a recording of the first two workshops upon registration. You do not need to have attended the first two workshops to participate.
PLEASE NOTE: All current AFO volunteers, board members, and 2023-2024 Architects in Schools participants have free access to this workshop. Please contact candice@af-oregon.org if you are a current volunteer and have not received the Zoom link.
Register
Tuesday, June 11, 4:00-6:00pm, Zoom
$20 (Limited scholarships available – contact candice@af-oregon.org if you would like to request a scholarship)

Dine & Design: Dinner at Skylab's New HQ
2024-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Skylab, 1825 NW Vaughn St, Portland, Oregon, 97209
Image credit: Eric Fortier
Hosted by Nita Posada and Jeff Kovel of Skylab
Join us at our first Dine & Design of the season! Enjoy a casual (and tasty!) dinner and bonfire in Skylab’s outdoor courtyard and patio, and check out the firm’s extraordinary new space.
Originally a circa-1947 Quonset hut in the city’s Northwest industrial district, the complex consists of two semi-cylindrical, prefabricated steel warehouse buildings, notable for their arching roof forms and connected via an enclosed walkway. Skylab has reworked the layout and updated the buildings through a strategic set of insertions and modifications.
The venue features a wide range of meeting and work spaces including a full kitchen, fabrication shop, interiors library, and outdoor gathering spots. The interiors feature an industrial aesthetic with natural elements introduced through cross-laminated timber, wood cabinetry, and four 15-foot-tall trees in the vaulted work area, complete with Mylar-festooned walls and ceiling.
Dinner at Skylab’s New HQ
Thursday, June 13
6:00-9:00pm
Skylab, 1825 NW Vaughn St, Portland, 97209
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AFO Members – $75
Non-AFO Members – $85
Student & Emerging Professionals – $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.

Friends of Noise - Find Your Future Fest
2024-06-15 11:00 - 18:00 | Parkrose Middle School, 11800 NE Shaver St, Portland, Oregon, 97220
Find Your Future Fest
Hosted by the Friends of Noise
When: June 15, 11am-6pm
Where: Parkrose Middle School, Portland
Serving: Youth
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: Career fair and concert
Program Type: Event
Cost: Free
Get ready to dive into your future with Find Your Future Fest! Join other young explorers for a day packed with cool career insights, hands-on activities, and real talk with pros. Discover paths you’ve never considered and make new friends along the way. Plus, there’s gonna be live music and free eats! Don’t miss out—come find what’s next for you! Admission is free but guests must register to participate.
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NOMA PDX – Architecture Summer Camp Student Work Exhibition
2024-06-24 - 2024-07-06 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97214
Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX)
NOMA PDX wrapped up another successful Project Pipeline Architecture + Design Justice Summer Camp where middle school students learned the fundamentals of architecture and community based design and applied their knowledge to design spaces and places to live, learn, gather, recreate, play and heal for the Cully residents and community. Student work will be exhibited at OMSI in the Empirical Hall until July 6th. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
When: June 24 – July 6
Where: OMSI, Empirical Hall, Portland
Serving: Everyone
Service Area: Portland Metro
Topic: Architecture
Program Type: Public Exhibit
Cost: OMSI Admission

Portland Art Museum - Miniature Marvels // Designing Small Scale Worlds with Recycled Materials (ages 8-10)
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-28 13:00 | PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland, Oregon, 97205
Miniature Marvels // Designing Small Scale Worlds with Recycled Materials (ages 8-10)
Hosted by the Portland Art Museum
When: 6/24/24-6/28/24, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Where: PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland
Serving: Youth ages 8-10
Topic: Design, Architecture, Engineering, Art
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $450
Register

OMSI - Train Engineer (grades 6-8)
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-28 16:00 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97214
Train Engineer (grades 6-8)
Hosted by OMSI
When: June 24-28, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Where: OMSI, Portland
Serving: Youth grades 6-8
Topic: Engineering, Science, Design
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $446-495
Register

Bend Science Station - Summer Camps
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-08-22 16:00 | Bend Science Station, 1500 SW Chandler Ave, Bend, Oregon, 97702
Summer Camps
Hosted by Bend Science Station
Camp Session Options: Between June 24-August 22
Where: Bend Science Station, Bend
Serving: Youth grades 1-8
Topic: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)
Program Type: Summer Camps
Cost: $330-550 (scholarships available)
Register

Saturday Academy - Next Generation Summer Programs
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-08-23 16:00 | University of Portland, 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon, 97203
Next Generation Summer Programs
Hosted by Saturday Academy
Camp Session Options: June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-August 2, August 5-9, August 12-16, or August 19-23, 9am-4pm
Where: University of Portland
Serving: Youth grades K-8
Topic: STEAM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $315-375 (scholarships available)
Register

Architects in Schools Summer Camp
2024-06-24 12:30 - 2024-06-28 13:30
Join us June 24-28, 2024, for our annual Architects in Schools Summer Camp! The virtual camp is free and designed for youth ages 8-12. Register by 5pm PT on June 14 to participate.
CAMP THEME:
This year’s camp theme is Be a Changemaker: How design transforms our communities. During this camp, students will learn about the benefits of adaptive reuse and how the built environment must evolve with cultural, societal, and environmental changes. They will take on the role of an architect and builder to redesign a structure for their community. By implementing the design process, students will become changemakers! Students will be introduced to technical architecture practices such as drawing, planning, model making and more.
HOW IT WORKS:
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.
Every day, we will email you the digital lesson including hands-on design activities, reading, thinking exercises, and pre-recorded videos. There will also be a live Zoom session every day from 12:30-1:30pm PT. The live sessions are optional but highly recommended so students can meet practicing architects and designers and fully experience the camp content.
DAILY SCHEDULE:

Work through the Daily Lesson PDF that is emailed to you the evening prior to each day of camp
Watch the Pre-recorded Videos
Start on activities in your Student Architect Journal
Join us for a Live Zoom Activity from 12:30-1:30pm PT
Go back to your Student Architect Journal and complete the activities for the day
Complete the Bonus Challenge if you want to do more!

ACCESSING FREE ART SUPPLIES:
We will mail free art supplies to participants located in Oregon who are experiencing financial barriers. Please specify on your registration form if you need supplies sent to you. See the recommended list of art supplies. Supply requests are due by June 7.
SUPPORT THE CAMP:
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!
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the camp, please contact Architects in Schools Director, Kim Knowles at kim@af-oregon.org.
REGISTER
Registration deadline: June 14, 5pm PT
Supply requests due by June 7
Would you like to connect with students during our daily live Zoom sessions and inspire them through architecture? Sign up to volunteer!
Special thanks to our Sponsors

REFRESH @ UO Northeast Campus
2024-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | University of Oregon Northeast PDX Campus, 2800 NE Liberty St, Portland, Oregon, 97211
Re-engage with friends and colleagues and tour the newly refreshed UO Northeast Campus.
Beer, wine, and light appetizers
REFRESH is an annual mixer and jovial networking opportunity for design and building professionals, especially emerging individuals working to advance their career prospects, to enhance connections across the industry. Held at a different and architecturally exciting location each summer, the event brings together over 100 guests to learn about a stunning newly renovated, reimagined, or brand new project. Guests will learn more about what makes the project special from the designers and builders and mingle at AFO’s second largest annual event of the year.
Join us for REFRESH at the not-yet-open University of Oregon Northeast Campus in the Concordia neighborhood!
Enjoy a sneak peek and behind-the-scenes tour of the campus building renovations. The transformation is truly a slice of PNW design talent, with multiple firms involved in breathing new life into the university. Enjoy refreshments and networking with peers on the library and learning center patio and take optional tours through the reimagined buildings. This will surely be a REFRESH to remember!
About the Northeast Campus:
The University of Oregon purchased the Northeast campus in June 2022 as part of a generous gift by Connie and Steve Ballmer to establish The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health. The move to a new location is the next phase in the UO’s commitment to providing quality public higher education to the Portland region, dating back to the 1880s.
From graduate professional programs that have launched generations of leaders to creating a new profession of children’s behavioral health specialists, the UO brings together research, innovation and partnerships to directly impact and improve the livability of the region. With this campus, the student experience will be enhanced, academic and research programs will explore new possibilities, and alumni and community members will have a nearby place to stay connected to the UO.
REFRESH @ UO Northeast Campus
Tuesday, June 25
5:30-7:30pm
2800 NE Liberty St, Portland, 97211
Register
AFO Members – $40
Non-AFO Members – $50
Emerging Professionals – $15
Emerging Professionals 5-pack – $60
Emerging Professionals 10-pack – $100
All funds raised by this event go toward supporting AFO, which includes programs such as Architects in Schools and multiple scholarships.
Thank you to our Sponsors

Become a Sponsor

OMSI - Design Studio (grades 2-3)
2024-07-01 09:00 - 2024-08-16 16:00 | Tamarack Elementary School, 7201 SE Kinnaman St, Hillsboro, Oregon, 97123
Design Studio
Hosted by OMSI
Camp Session Options: July 1-3, July 15-19, July 29-August 2, or August 12-16, 9am-4pm
Where: Tamarack Elementary School, Hillsboro
Serving: Youth grades 2-3
Topic: Science, Design
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $266-495
Register

Portland Art Museum - Pocket Dimensions // A Miniature World Design Lab with Recycled Materials (ages 11-14)
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 13:00 | PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland, Oregon, 97205
Pocket Dimensions // A Miniature World Design Lab with Recycled Materials (ages 11-14)
Hosted by the Portland Art Museum
When: 7/8/24-7/12/24, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Where: PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland
Serving: Youth ages 11-14
Topic: Design, Architecture, Engineering, Science
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $450
Register

OMSI - Train Engineer (grades 4-5)
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-08-23 16:00 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97214
Train Engineer (grades 4-5)
Hosted by OMSI
Camp Session Options: July 8-12, August 5-9, or August 19-23, 9am-4pm
Where: OMSI, Portland
Serving: Youth grades 4-5
Topic: Engineering, Science, Design
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $446-495
Register

Dine & Design: Bubbles and Bites in Council Crest
2024-07-17 17:30 - 19:30
Photo credit: Katheryn Sink @sink.stills
Hosted by Larissa Kirovski, Risa Boyer Architecture, Don Tankersley Construction
Join us for mingling and inspiration at the Kirovski residence while sampling tasty hors d’oeuvres, wine and champagne.
You’ll find endless ingenuity in this gorgeous light filled and elegantly crafted new home perched at the top of an oversized lot on the east side of Council Crest. The home balances refined design details and natural materials with high performance building techniques. The exterior of the home is wrapped in brick and stained cedar tongue and groove with a large black steel box hovering over the garage creating a second-floor flexible family space.
On the interior, hand troweled plaster walls, heated terrazzo floors, and oiled white oak cabinetry pair with triple glazed windows to create a comfortable and serene environment.
A geothermal system heat pump feeds the hydronic radiant floor, capable of heating and cooling, as well as the hydronic fan coils for supplemental heating and cooling. Solar panels offset electrical loads and battery walls provide backup when the power goes out. Last, but not least, rainwater is collected and stored in two 5,000 gallon tanks underground and used for both domestic water and irrigation.
Architect: Risa Boyer Architecture
Contractor: Don Tankersley Construction
Landscape Designer: Lilyvilla Gardens
Bubbles and Bites in Council Crest
Wednesday, July 17
5:30-7:30pm
Southwest Portland (address will be shared upon registration)
Register Now
AFO Members – $70
Non-AFO Members – $85
Student & Emerging Professionals – $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: A Toast to Brooks Gunsul
2024-07-24 17:30 - 19:30 | ZGF Architects, 1223 SW Washington St #200, Portland, Oregon, 97205
Toast the impact of Oregon Architect and AFO co-founder Brooks Gunsul.
Brooks has touched the personal and professional lives of many renowned architects today, and AFO is pleased to celebrate his impact this summer. Chat with Brooks and friends at ZGF’s newly-renovated office and deck over tasty treats and cool beverages. Raise a glass in honor of Brooks’ leadership and vision!
“Brooks’ ability to compliment a good design concept with an innovative technical design interpretation down to the smallest detail was remarkable, and in no small measure was responsible for many of the design accolades ZGF was awarded. Many architects who were part of the ZGF family over the years, myself included, benefited from his knowledge and guidance.”
– Ron Gronowski, former ZGF Principal
About Brooks
When Brooks Gunsul learned of Norm Zimmer’s aspirations to transform Wolff and Zimmer into a modern architecture practice, he decided to spend a Saturday morning working with Zimmer and was sold. He joined the firm in 1959 and became a partner, along with Bob Frasca, in 1966. Soon renamed the Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership, Gunsul took the helm of Technical Design, translating concepts and executing design detailing and documentation.
A graduate of Washington State University, he nurtured ZGF’s early relationship with Kaiser Permanente to design hospitals in Los Angeles, Oakland, and Hawaii, then Portland. His hand is seen in many of ZGF’s most foundational projects, including the Justice Center, KOIN Tower, Oregon Convention Center, and Banfield Light Rail stations. His portfolio also includes Portland International Airport Terminal Expansions, Bellevue Library, California Science Center, and the National Institutes of Health Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center, to name a few. Gunsul began his transition of leadership to ZGF’s Technical Design in 1989, until he fully retired in 2000. He was a founding member of the Architecture Foundation of Oregon and has supported the organization through philanthropic giving, including leaving a substantial gift to AFO’s endowment with a match challenge for others to do the same.
A Toast to Brooks Gunsul
Wednesday, July 24
5:30-7:30pm
ZGF Architects, Portland
Register Now
AFO Members – $75
Non-AFO Members – $85
Student & Emerging Professionals – $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.

Portland Art Museum - Vibrant Visions // A Design and Pattern Exploration Camp (ages 8-10)
2024-08-12 09:00 - 2024-08-16 13:00 | PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland, Oregon, 97205
Vibrant Visions // A Design and Pattern Exploration Camp (ages 8-10)
Hosted by the Portland Art Museum
When: 8/12/24-8/16/24, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Where: PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland
Serving: Youth ages 8-10
Topic: Design, Art
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $450
Register

Pietro Belluschi's Portland Legacy
2024-08-18 16:00 - 18:15
A panel discussion with Anthony Belluschi, Jeff Gianola, Brian Libby, and William Willingham.
Hosted by Oregon Historical Society in partnership with Architectural Heritage Foundation, Portland Art Museum, Restore Oregon, and AFO
Please join us for a reception with wine and appetizers from 4pm-5pm and a panel discussion to follow from 5pm-6:15pm. In conversation on Pietro Belluschi’s 125th birthday, journalists Jeff Gianola (KOIN 6 news anchor) and Brian Libby (architecture critic), historian William Willingham, and architect (and son of Pietro) Anthony Belluschi discuss Pietro’s enduring influence on Portland’s built environment and cultural landscape.
Pietro Belluschi’s Portland Legacy
Sunday, August 18
4:00-6:15pm
The Portland Art Museum, The Mark Building
1119 SW Park Ave, Portland, 97205
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$75 / A limited number of tickets are available for $40 for students and emerging professionals with less than ten years of experience in the field of architecture.
Your ticket purchase supports partner organizations: Architecture Foundation of Oregon, Architectural Heritage Foundation, the Portland Art Museum, and Restore Oregon, as well as the Oregon Historical Society. Thank you!

Portland Art Museum - Pattern Palooza // Unleashing Creativity through Design (ages 11-14)
2024-08-19 09:00 - 2024-08-23 13:00 | PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland, Oregon, 97205
Pattern Palooza // Unleashing Creativity through Design (ages 11-14)
Hosted by the Portland Art Museum
When: 8/19/24-8/23/24, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Where: PAM CUT, 934 SW Salmon St, Portland
Serving: Youth ages 11-14
Topic: Design, Art
Program Type: Summer Camp
Cost: $450
Register

Dine & Design: The Royal Five
2024-08-21 17:30 - 19:30
Come get an early peek at renowned architect Robert Oshatz’s latest project, The Royal Five, in the Portland hills.
Hosted by Robert Oshatz & Don Tankersley Construction
You’ll experience an intimate inside look at this magnificent work in progress and enjoy a special Q&A with Bob Oshatz and architecture writer Brian Libby. Enjoy a casual meal surrounded by big-leaf maples with AFO friends.
Oshatz has designed these residences – five steel-framed, stucco-and-wood structures – on a sloping piece of land in the Forest Park neighborhood. The first house is nearing completion and ready for a little party. While Oshatz has designed distinctive homes across the country and other parts of the world, he sees these five homes as an “opportunity to do something locally that people here can see what I believe in.” Read more about The Royal Five here.
The Royal Five
Wednesday, August 21
5:30-7:30pm
Northwest Portland (address will be shared upon registration)
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AFO Members – $80
Non-AFO Members – $90
Student & Emerging Professionals – $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.
