What’s New
Architecture Week is coming!
Come learn how architects see the world!
September 10th – 30th, 2010
Architecture Week is a series of public events that celebrate architecture in the nation's capital. With this 12th celebration, we shine a spotlight on something unique to Washington: the presence of so many foreign embassies and institutions that have unique and interesting architectural heritages. With each celebration of Architecture Week we find more events; this year's "week" is actually three weeks long! The celebration begins and ends with receptions honoring the winners of the AIA|DC Chapter's design awards. This is the public's opportunity to see the best in Washington and world architecture!
Our newest additions to Architecture Week include:
- A hard-hat tour of the United States Institute of Peace Headquarters
- Lessons of Modern Rome, a lecture by National Building Museum
Senior Vice President and Curator, G. Martin Moeller
- A tour of American University's School of International Service
- A curator-led exhibit tour of Art by the Yard: Women Design Mid-Century Britain
- A home for Capitol Pecha Kucha at the Atlas Theater
...plus many more!
Click here to Register!
Have you met your AIA Continuing Education
requirement for 2009?
AIA Members have until September 30th, 2010 to earn and report learning units for 2009. Unsure of the exact number of LU’s, HSW’s or SD's you’ve earned so far? Click here, then use your AIA member number to access your transcripts.
Awards News
We received over 200 entries for the Chapter Awards. Jurors will meet Friday, September 10th to choose the winners. That evening, come to the Chapter House for the Annual meeting followed by a Juror's Roundtable and reception.
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2010 Washington UNBUILT Awards winners:
This year's jury chose from over 100 submissions to select 15 honor awards and 1 grand prize winner. Of the 16 total winners, we had 7 students, 3 emerging architects, and 6 professionals. DesignDC Keynote speaker Reed Kroloff was on hand at the Opening Reception to help announce the winners. Congratulations to all our winners, and thanks to everyone who submitted.
Honor Awards:
Jana Vandergoot, Wild Food, Water Wells, Location Markers
Portia Strahan, Reforming Modularity
CORE architecture + design, Traditional Housing 611 N Street NW
VOA, Northern Illinois Proton Treatment Center
Mengni Zhang, Chernobyl: Evolving Permanence
Alexandre Garrison + Ryan McEnroe, UVA Center for Innovation
Maggie Hansen + Suzanne Matthew, Baltimore Water Works: Hydrology as Adaptive Infrastructure
Sara Arfaian, Harvesting Governor's Island
Paragon Studio, Waterfront Landing
Studio 12, Hermitage for the 21st Century
Inscape, Haiti Relief Dwelling
AECOM, University of Dubai
Bonstra|Haresign Architects, 1638 14th Street
Powers Brown, Shell(ter) for home
Xchange Architects, Pop-Up Cafe
Grand Prize Winner:
KGP Design Studio, Fellowship Bridge
*If your submission was not chosen for a prize, you may now pick up your board from the Chapter House. Please call 202.667.1798 or email Abby Davis at adavis@aiadc.com to arrange a pick-up. If you do not want to keep your board, please email Abby to let her know.
Important Dates for 2010
August 19th: Chapter Award Entries Due
September 10th - 30th: Architecture Week
September 30th: Deadline to earn and report learning units to AIA for 2009
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