At the corner of Orange Avenue and Jefferson Street in downtown Orlando stands the Fulcrum Building —originally built in 1960 as the city’s first JCPenney department store. Soon, this mid-century landmark will take on a new purpose as home to the Orlando Center for Architecture + Design (OCAD). Located on the ground floor and led by AIA Orlando and the Orlando Foundation for Architecture (OFA), OCAD will be a welcoming space for architects, designers, and the public—bringing

By Thom Chuparkoff, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB | Senior Vice President and Director of OSPORTS When I walk through Orlando’s Sports &...

A Letter from the OFA Chair, Debra Lemons, AIA Greetings Parents, Students, Teachers, and Life-long Learners! For many of you this month...

Howard Middle School Howard Middle School Campus Renovation, Thornton Park Neighborhood District, Downtown Orlando by Rhodes+Brito...

Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) set out to redefine career and technical education (CTE) with the creation of the new Orange...

Florida’s architectural education landscape, defined by six NAAB-accredited schools, has evolved over nearly a century to meet the...

We live in a built environment   Buildings are so much a part of our everyday lives that we often don’t even notice or think about the...

The project was designed by Barton Myers, FAIA from Santa Barbara, CA.  The Executive/Architect of Record was HKS of Orlando, FL. ...

It’s late on Wednesday January 15, 2025, and I’m on a plane flying from Orlando FL to Burbank CA.  I’m on my way to visit the town where...

A historic gem in downtown Orlando. Photo By Taine Dagostino Have you ever noticed the striking green building with red accents in...

Centre for Sustainable Chemistry at The University of Nottingham in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The world is facing compounding...

Comprised of a two-story library, an event center with rooftop terrace, and a drive through portico, the three pavilions form a village...

On average, 90% of a person’s life is spent in an indoor environment. Whether at work, school, or leisure activities, people find...

Central Florida’s New Urbanism Story Central Florida, known for its iconic theme parks and bustling urban centers, has also emerged as a...

Photo by John Dalles David Burns Hyer was born in Charleston, SC, on March 21, 1875 to parents James S. and Ella Payne Hyer.  His early...

This vintage country club clubhouse follows a woodland lodge style of architecture which was one of Sam Stoltz’s preferred styles.  The...

Overshadowed by the largest and most visited theme park collection in the world, most people do not know that the Orlando area has a...

Tour the new OIA Terminal C By Gregory Stock This could make a fun date night. As very few people travel through the new terminal with...

Explanation of Biophilic Design Teaser: Environmental impacts have been the focus of design for decades as we work to mitigate climate...

The Lake Adair-Lake Concord National Register Historic District was recognized as historic more than ten years ago during the planning...