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REFRESH@Meier&Frank
Meier & Frank Building 621 SW 5th Ave, Portland, ORRefresh connections, tour a refreshed building, and enjoy refreshments at afo's (almost) summer celebration, REFRESH@Meier&Frank! Connect with afo members and friends, and celebrate this beautifully reimagined historic building which so clearly articulates afo’s vision of sharing design’s role in shaping our future. The Meier & Frank Building was designed by prolific Portland architect, A.E. Doyle, and … Continue reading "REFRESH@Meier&Frank"
2018 Honored Citizen Dinner
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, ORPlease 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"
2019 Winter Member Gathering
Bora Architects 720 SW Washington St, Ste 800, Portland, OR, United StatesWe 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 … Continue reading "2019 Winter Member Gathering"
2019 Hatfield Scholars Luncheon
Ecotrust 721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, ORJoin 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"
2019 Spring Member Event
Vacasa 850 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesAFO 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.
REFRESH@ProvidencePark
Providence Park 1844 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, United StatesRefresh 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 … Continue reading "REFRESH@ProvidencePark"
Hatfield Scholars Virtual Happy Hour
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"
2020 Honored Citizen
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"
Hear from our Van Evera Bailey Fellows
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 … Continue reading "Hear from our Van Evera Bailey Fellows"
AFO Spring Event – Introducing NOMA PDX
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 … Continue reading "AFO Spring Event – Introducing NOMA PDX"
Wine & Inspiration at Cistus Nursery
Cistus Nursery 22711 NW Gillihan Road, Portland, ORBring 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 … Continue reading "Wine & Inspiration at Cistus Nursery"
A Conversation with Dan Ryan
Lease Crutcher Lewis 550 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesOregon 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 … Continue reading "A Conversation with Dan Ryan"
REFRESH at Adidas
Adidas North America Headquarters 5055 N. Greeley Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesPhoto 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 … Continue reading "REFRESH at Adidas"
Embodying Inclusive Design
stoel rives llp 760 SW 9th Ave., Portland, ORHow 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 … Continue reading "Embodying Inclusive Design"
A Tour of Hayward Field with SRG Partnership
Hayward Field 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR, United StatesExperience 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 … Continue reading "A Tour of Hayward Field with SRG Partnership"
A Conversation with Richard Brown
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. … Continue reading "A Conversation with Richard Brown"
2021 Honored Citizen Honoring Carol Edelman
Hyatt Regency Portland At The Oregon Convention Center 375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR, United StatesThursday, 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 … Continue reading "2021 Honored Citizen Honoring Carol Edelman"
PAE Living Building Tour
PAE Living Building 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, Oregon, United StatesJoin AFO in kicking off our first Community Event of 2022! This event will include a guided tour of the PAE Living Building and mingling with light snacks/refreshments. Anyone interested in design, engineering, and sustainability in the built environment will enjoy learning more about this incredible achievement. The Living Building Challenge is a certification program … Continue reading "PAE Living Building Tour"
Scholars Reception
Hacker Architects 555 SE MLK Jr Blvd #501, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin 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"
REFRESH @ The Reser
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"
Trauma-Informed Design at Rose Haven
rose haven day shelter and community center 1740 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United StatesPart of AFO’s Community Events Series Hear from the woman-led team of Gensler and Swinerton on the trauma-informed and inclusive design principles used to redesign Rose Haven’s new 10,000 sq. ft. space. Rose Haven Day Shelter and Community Center is Portland’s only day shelter supporting women, children, and gender non-conforming people in meeting their basic needs and … Continue reading "Trauma-Informed Design at Rose Haven"
A Walking Tour of Ladd’s Addition
Ladd's AdditionPart of AFO's Dine & Design Series Sunday, July 24th | 10:00am Join Eric Wheeler, of Positively PNW Walking Tours, and Brian Libby, freelance journalist and Ladd's enthusiast, on a walking tour of Ladd's Addition. The event will include light refreshments and beverages. All proceeds benefit AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and multiple scholarship … Continue reading "A Walking Tour of Ladd’s Addition"
Benton County Historical Society’s Corvallis Museum Tour
Corvallis Museum 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR, United States**********CANCELLATION********** Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please see our website if you are interested in other AFO events. Discover a New Gem in Corvallis Hosted by Allied Works and Gerding Builders Tour the beautiful Benton County Historical Society’s Corvallis Museum with designers from Portland/New York architecture firm … Continue reading "Benton County Historical Society’s Corvallis Museum Tour"
Art & Cocktails with Motoi Yamamoto’s Staying In Time
PLACE 735 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesArt Installation and Cocktail Party Celebrating PLACE's 10+ Year Anniversary PLACE invites you to a unique Japanese-inspired experience with food and music to celebrate artist-in-residence Motoi Yamamoto’s Staying In Time installation. Motoi Yamamoto and PLACE engaged Oregon-based Jacobsen Salt to explore life, love, death, and memories and how they relate to society especially as we … Continue reading "Art & Cocktails with Motoi Yamamoto’s Staying In Time"
2022 Honored Citizen Dinner
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OREvery 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"
Fellowship Celebration
Opsis Architecture 920 NW 17th Ave, Portland, ORYou're invited to a special gathering to celebrate the recipients of our Van Evera Bailey Fellowship and Pat Sanchez Women's Fellowship. Hear from our four recent Fellows about their projects and plans during their fellowship year while enjoying appetizers and drinks with AFO members and friends. Please join us at Opsis Architecture as we: Meet 2023 … Continue reading "Fellowship Celebration"
Alice Street Film
Clinton Street Theater 2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR, United States Join AFO, Portland Street Art Alliance, NW Documentary and Clinton Street Theater for a special screening of the award-winning documentary, Alice Street. Alice Street explores a downtown Oakland site and four-story mural, situated at a unique intersection where Chinese and Afro-Diasporic communities face the imminent threat of displacement and gentrification. The film was recently … Continue reading "Alice Street Film"
Cocktails & Trees Exhibit at PLACE
PLACE 735 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesBlackstone Hill Tree, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 © Michael Kenna Art Installation and Cocktail Party Join us for an exclusive U.S. exhibition of Michael Kenna's Trees and enjoy cocktails at PLACE. For over fifty years, Michael Kenna has been looking at landscapes in unique and out of the ordinary ways. An innovator and true master in photography, … Continue reading "Cocktails & Trees Exhibit at PLACE"
2023 Scholars Reception
PSU Native American Student & Community Center 710 SW Jackson St, Portland, OregonPSU Native American Student & Community Center You're invited to a special gathering to celebrate our 2023 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 four awards: Hatfield Architectural Award, William Hart Scholarship, … Continue reading "2023 Scholars Reception"
Water Tower: Reimagining a Portland Icon
The Water Tower 5331 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OregonHosted by Scott Edwards Architecture Be one of the first to experience the stunning new design of The Water Tower in John’s Landing. Long a fixture in this community, with a rich history involving some of Portland’s key visionaries, this building has been through many iterations. Originally built in 1903 as a furniture warehouse for the … Continue reading "Water Tower: Reimagining a Portland Icon"
Dine & Design: Lavish Rooftop Feast
Hosted by Norm Faris, VALAR Consulting Engineers Enjoy authentic and delicious Syrian fair with homemade mezza and dinner while sipping on Arak and other refreshments at VALAR's suburban shop/office. Take in views of the west in this unique and innovative space constructed with recycled/re-used primary structural elements and shipping containers. Embrace the roof top garden, … Continue reading "Dine & Design: Lavish Rooftop Feast"
REFRESH @ The Portland Building
Portland Building 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OregonRe-engage with friends and colleagues and tour the newly completed Portland Building. Beer, wine, and light appetizers REFRESH is an annual mixer and jovial networking opportunity for design and building professionals, especially younger individuals working to advance their career prospects, to enhance connections across the industry. Held at a different and architecturally exciting location each … Continue reading "REFRESH @ The Portland Building"
Dine & Design: ADU, Cocktails & Music
Hosted by Jennifer Wright, studio RALLYMADE; Jim Kehoe, Portland Millwork; Sarah ffitch & Michael McTague If you've ever dreamed of having an ADU, or are just intrigued by the concept, join us for a fun and festive event featuring a stunning ADU in the Portland west hills! Enjoy cocktails and music and tour this detached guesthouse … Continue reading "Dine & Design: ADU, Cocktails & Music"
Dine & Design: Enjoy Pro-Skaters, Share & Sip!
N M Bodecker Foundation 2360 NW Quimby St., Portland, OregonHosted by N M Bodecker Foundation + PLACE Channel your inner skateboarder and join us for a memorable event at the stunning home of the Bodecker Foundation designed by Skylab. Co-founded by Sandy Bodecker who was Nike’s legendary VP of Special Projects, Bodecker Foundation partners with professional artists, writers, musicians, and educators to design and lead … Continue reading "Dine & Design: Enjoy Pro-Skaters, Share & Sip!"
2023 Honored Citizen: Hermann Colas, Jr.
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, ORCelebrating Hermann Colas, Jr. Hermann Colas, Jr. is a proud Haitian, American, and Veteran who served during the Vietnam War, became a distinguished scholar, civic and business leader dedicating his life’s work to strengthening communities. Hermann’s story began in 1948 in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, where he learned how to lead as the eldest son of eight … Continue reading "2023 Honored Citizen: Hermann Colas, Jr."
Member Event: Holiday Celebration
Hyphn 390 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OregonCelebrate the season with us at our Holiday Celebration! Join us at Hyphn, for an unforgettable evening filled with warmth, laughter, and festive cheer as we come together to reflect on a year of impactful contributions and shared accomplishments. Take a moment to reflect on the impact AFO has made throughout the year. Hear inspiring stories, … Continue reading "Member Event: Holiday Celebration"
Frasca Community Event: Library Ops Center
Library Operations Center 221 NE 122nd Ave, Portland, OregonImage credit: Hennebery Eddy Architects Start your day with AFO! Join us at our first event of 2024 by exploring the new Multnomah County Library Operations Center. The Operations Center is the heart of the library, where every item placed on hold is sorted in addition to being the first stop for new books and … Continue reading "Frasca Community Event: Library Ops Center"
Fellowship Celebration
DLR Group 110 SW Yamhill St Suite 105, Portland, ORYou're invited to a special gathering to celebrate the recipients of our Van Evera Bailey Fellowship and Pat Sanchez Women's Fellowship. Hear from our recent Fellows about their projects and plans during their fellowship year while enjoying appetizers and drinks with AFO members and friends. Join us at DLR Group as we meet 2024 VEB … Continue reading "Fellowship Celebration"