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Rosenwald Schools full lecture now available on Youtube

February 02, 2023

In December 2022, the Octagon Alliance hosted the first of its continuing lecture series. “Revealing Parallel Histories Hidden in Plain Sight” is a premier lecture series to give visibility to BIPOC voices and stories underrepresented in the national architectural canon, aiming to educate and engage attendees in topics related to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. … Continue reading Rosenwald Schools full lecture now available on Youtube →

SAY IT LOUD exhibit launches at The Octagon!

June 09, 2022

WASHINGTON – The Architects Foundation today announced the launch of its latest exhibit at The Octagon. SAY IT LOUD, curated by Pascale Sablan, FAIA, will be on view through December 2022. SAY IT LOUD is an exhibit featuring projects by women and diverse design professionals, as well as interviews about their experiences in the architecture … Continue reading SAY IT LOUD exhibit launches at The Octagon! →

Recap: The Octagon reopens

June 02, 2022

On May 20, 2022, we celebrated our reopening of The Octagon to the public. Local guests were invited to tour the updated historic facility, enjoy food and beverages, and experience the new art installation “I Was Here”. The Octagon originally closed to the public in 2020 due to COVID-19. During the closure, we hosted digital … Continue reading Recap: The Octagon reopens →

Octagon Manager: Position Posted

September 03, 2021

The Architects Foundation is actively seeking a full-time manager for The Octagon museum.

The Octagon to host digital exhibition on public art with CODAworx

May 18, 2021

The CODAawards program honors the individuals and teams whose collective imaginations create the public and private spaces that inspire us every day. This year’s exhibit celebrating projects that integrate commissioned art into interior, architectural, or public spaces is on view virtually.

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Rosenwald Schools full lecture now available on Youtube

SAY IT LOUD exhibit launches at The Octagon!

Recap: The Octagon reopens

Octagon Manager: Position Posted

The Octagon to host digital exhibition on public art with CODAworx