Events Archive

'Inside Voices | Black Thoughts' - S3:EP1

"YOU=CHANGE: From the Bench to the Board"

Friday, April 16, 2021

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Zoom

We will be discussing the importance of being in positions of leadership to affect/enact real change within the black community as it pertains to housing/quality of life. We'll be discussing the problems that gentrification and red lining have caused and how we as architects can play a role in fixing that.

Speakers include:

Nekia Strong, RA, NCARB, NOMA - NOMA South Regional Vice President

Juan Hollingsworth, Intern Architect 2, LEED AP - Hannibal Square Community Land Trust

Crystal Jenkins - Historical Preservation Board & The Building & Fire Code of Appeals

Rafeeq Asad - City of Madison Urban Design Commission

Thank you to our Event Sponsor Interior Contract Services!

Creative Village UCF Downtown Phase II - Student Presentation

An Academic Exploration featuring the Orlando Center for Architecture and Design

Thursday, March 11, 2021

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Zoom

UCF Downtown Phase II – Students' exploration of UCF's next development phase in Orlando's urban core. The Creative Village development has garnered people's attention nationally, focusing on developing a true "live, work, learn and play" urban innovation district. UCF Architecture students have developed an engaging mix-use 800K sqft structure focusing on further developing the higher education component while providing a Paramore Community's front door to the new district.

Students were encouraged to study the history and survey the surrounding communities. They attempted to both architecturally and programmatically bridge the gap of the neighboring areas. Each project found its own unique way to use the students and innovation of Creative Village as the connecting fiber between the downtown business district and the Parramore community.

Join us as vested members of the community give feedback to the UCF Architecture students.

Design Jury:

Douglas Metzger - Chief Planner, Community Planning Studio, City of Orlando Planning Division

Ross Wolf - Professor & Interim Assistant Provost, UCF Downtown

Brooke Myers - VelocityRED / Ustler Group

Jacki Hale, FAIA - Managing Partner, E&A Development Consultants LLC & Vice Chair, OFA

Kyle O'Connell, AIA NCARB - Project Architect, HuntonBrady Architects & Trustee, OFA

'Inside Voices | Black Thoughts' - S2:EP3

"Black Perseverence: The Power of Being Your Own Boss"

Friday, February 26, 2021

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Zoom

66% of African Americans Architects don't see themselves reflected in firm leadership. Join us in hearing from Black Architects as to what inspired them to take the leap into establishing their own practices. Hear firsthand about the advantages afforded in entrepreneurship and being a black-owned practice.

Panelists include:

Tosin Oshinowo, Principal Architect at cmDesign Atelier

Teri Watson, Owner YEN Studio-Architectural Designer | Project Manager

Anson M. Stuart, AIA, NOMA, NCARB, PMP, EcoDistrict AP, Owner/Principal at Stuart Architecture, LLC

Susan Nwanka Gillespie, Principal at Nwankpa Design

Thank you to our Event Sponsor Interior Contract Services!

'Inside Voices | Black Thoughts' - S2:EP2 "500 AND BEYOND"

Friday, January 22, 2021

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Zoom

Join us as we take a walk through the history of Black Women in architecture, followed by meaningful discourse with our great panelists! We’ discuss challenges, triumphs, equity, and ultimately our successful future in this great profession; along with our mission to increase our representation in the industry to go far beyond 500!

Speakers include:

Nadine Saint-Louis, RA, AIA, NOMA, Project Architect, Gurri Matute PA

Natalie Casey, Project Manager & Interior Designer, SCOTT + CORMIA Architecture and Interiors

Juliana Touma, Founder & Principal, Atelier Akari Architecture

Patricia Rice-Spivey RA, LEED AP, Healthcare Practice Leader

Tiffany D. Brown, MBA, NOMA, Assoc. AIA, Social Innovator // Educator // Public Speaker // Founder of 400 Forward

Thank you to our Event Sponsors Interior Contract Services and Little Diversified!

OFA & AIA Orlando 2021 Board Induction

Thursday, January 14, 2021

6:00pm-6:30pm

Zoom

We welcomed the 2021 AIA Orlando and OFA's Board of Directors, learned about AIA Orlando Committees, and enjoyed our 2020 year in review.

Inside Voices | Black Thoughts, Season 2 Episode 1: "Down For The Count"

Friday, December 18, 2020

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Zoom

Central and South Florida is known as a melting pot of people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Yet, identity is still an issue we tend to shy away from in our everyday conversations. Join us in a discussion about identity, its impact on the profession, and why it is essential to be “Down For The Count.”

2ND ANNUAL OFA ART SHOW

MEET THE JUDGES

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

Professionally Juried Show Awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd Ribbons.
People’s Choice Award
Artist participation is open to the public
Top Ten pieces selected by jury were on display during OMA's First Thursday event

ART SHOW WINNERS

1st place - "Don't Redline Me"

2nd place - "Toro de Lidia"

3rd place - "HYPOlite Landcsape 2"

People's Choice - "Sunrise"

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"

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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