Events Archive
2ND ANNUAL OFA ART SHOW
November 3 & 4, 2020
10am - 4pm
Orlando Museum of Art
The Orlando Foundation for Architecture hosted the 2nd Annual OFA Art Show, which took place at the Orlando Museum of Art. The art show was open to the public according to new safety guidelines set by the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA).
As the Orlando Foundation for Architecture promotes public understanding and appreciation of architecture and design, art with a theme related to “Architecture and Design” was encouraged, but not required. The OFA hosted an online auction through our website running for two weeks before the show, for the art indicated for sale.
ART SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
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Professionally Juried Show Awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd Ribbons.
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People’s Choice Award
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Artist participation is open to the public
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Top Ten pieces selected by jury were on display during OMA's First Thursday event
Inside Voices | Black Thoughts, Episode 3: "The Black Collegiate Experience"
Friday, October 30, 2020
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Zoom
How do we initiate a culture in architecture studios that allows students to share experiences, raise awareness, and promote understanding in their college experience? Equity in 2020 requires more than a Diversity Statement. Administrators and Students come together to discuss how we create accountability for inclusion that brings a significant change to the mindset of traditional studio settings on college campuses.
Speakers:
Nonye Ogbodo
UM NOMAS President
Andrew Chin
Assoc. Dean: School of Architecture + Engineering Technology at FAMU
Stanley Evans
FIU NOMAS President
Jacqueline Thompson
FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios Program Manager
Regine Swanson
FAMU’s Alpha Rho Chi Chapter President
Inside Voices | Black Thoughts, Episode 2: "Stronger Together"
September 18, 2020
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Online Event
This episode we will discuss the necessity of support amongst people of color in the Architectural community. As we navigate through this topic we will explore where support is needed, what types of support are needed, and how we make support accessible.
Speakers:
Nicole Popovich
Partner at dap design
Raymond Nurse
Architectural Intern, HHCP Architects
Marilyn Russel
Interior Design Project Manager at Baker Barrios Architects
Chad Jones
Senior Associate at Harvard Jolly Architects
Thank you to our event sponsors
2020 Virtual Scholarship Awards
August 17, 2020
5:30pm-6pm
Online Event
The Orlando Foundation for Architecture is hosted a virtual event recognizing the five recipients of the OFA's 2020 Scholarship Awards. The OFA Board of Trustees, Scholarship Awards Committee, OFA membership, as well as friends and family, participated to congratulate and honor these incredible students.
2020 Scholarship Award Recipients:
Daphne Ibarra, 2nd Year Valencia - $500
Melissa Orozco, 1st Year UCF - $1,750
Widny Jean, 2nd Year UCF - $1,750
Natalie Casey, 1st Year UF CityLab - $5,000
Alexandra McCoy, 2nd Year UF CityLab - $5,000
Orlando Foundation for Architecture Building Tour
Emeril Lagasse Foundation Kitchen House & Culinary Garden
26 E. King Street, Orlando, FL 32804
March 24th, 2019
1:00-4:00 PM - (30 Min Tours/Open House/Meet the Designers & Engineers, Visit the Garden)
In this interactive Building Tour our guests learned more about this beautifully designed 3,500 square foot space that inspires people to live a healthier and more enjoyable lifestyle. The Emeril Lagasse Foundation Kitchen House & Culinary Garden is the first of it's kind in the United States and was built from the ground-up specifically to give children an edible education experience.
The building won the Built Award of Honor for 2018 from the Orlando Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Supported by AdventHealth Central Region’s Design & Construction Department, the building was designed by local architect Jose Venegas of JJV Studio in collaboration with HuntonBrady Architects. Other team members included TLC for MEP and Structural Engineering; Poulos & Bennett Civil Engineering; FosterConant Landscape Architects, and E2Homes Contractor. Members of this talented team will be on hand to facilitate the tour, as well as Chef Kevin Fonzo will be in the kitchen.
Chef Sponsor
Chef Kevin Fonzo
