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From October 7, 2026 to October 7, 2026

Communities by Design – 10/07 Call for Applications Webinar

Virtual

Hours: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Join the Architects Foundation for an overview of the 2027 Design Assistance Team (DAT) application cycle, including the application process, selection criteria, and Q&A. The webinar will also feature Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West, who will share how the city leveraged its 2009 DAT process to catalyze long-term revitalization, civic engagement, and investment.

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October 7, 2026
Communities by Design – 10/07 Call for Applications Webinar
Virtual
Join the Architects Foundation for an overview of the 2027 Design Assistance Team (DAT) application cycle, including the application process, selection criteria, and Q&A. The webinar will also feature Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West, who will share how the city leveraged its 2009 DAT process to catalyze long-term revitalization, civic engagement, and investment.

Hours: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

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October 17, 2026
Chamber Music Maryland Presents Cellist Natalie Clein at The Octagon!
1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music in one of Washington, DC’s most historic settings. Chamber Music Maryland presents internationally acclaimed cellist Natalie Clein for an intimate recital at The Octagon. Following the performance, guests are invited to enjoy a wine-and-sweets reception and meet the artist. Join us for an afternoon where extraordinary music and historic architecture come together.

Hours: 4:00PM-6:00PM

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October 21, 2026
Communities by Design – 10/21 Call for Applications Webinar
Virtual
Join the Architects Foundation for an overview of the 2027 Design Assistance Team (DAT) application cycle, including the application process, selection criteria, and Q&A. The webinar will also feature Port Angeles City Manager Nathan West, who will share how the city leveraged its 2009 DAT process to catalyze long-term revitalization, civic engagement, and investment.

Hours: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

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Past Events

June 2026
Building the Future: Conversations with the Next Generation
2646 Newton Ave STE 100 San Diego, CA 92113
Join us for an intimate Q&A panel featuring established voices in architecture and design alongside five Architects Foundation Next Generation Scholars. Representing a new generation of diverse talent entering the profession, these scholars bring a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences that are redefining what architecture can be and who it's for.

Hours: 5:30PM — 7:00PM Pacific Time

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May 2026
Hidden History at The Octagon – A Historic Preservation Month Special
1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
Join Amanda Ferrario, manager of The Octagon, for a special behind-the-scenes tour celebrating Historic Preservation Month. Guests will explore the building's distinctive architecture, learn about its layered history, and gain insight into the preservation efforts that protect its historic character for future generations. Included with ticketed admission. The tour highlights items and discoveries from past restorations and archaeological digs, offering a rare look at the evidence shaping our understanding of the house. A hands-on preservation discovery table invites visitors to examine historic building materials and interpretive objects, deepening the connection between research, stewardship, and the lived history of this remarkable site.

Hours: 11:00am - 12:00pm

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May 2026
Hidden History at The Octagon – A Historic Preservation Month Special
1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
Join Amanda Ferrario, manager of The Octagon, for a special behind-the-scenes tour celebrating Historic Preservation Month. Guests will explore the building's distinctive architecture, learn about its layered history, and gain insight into the preservation efforts that protect its historic character for future generations. Included with ticketed admission. The tour highlights items and discoveries from past restorations and archaeological digs, offering a rare look at the evidence shaping our understanding of the house. A hands-on preservation discovery table invites visitors to examine historic building materials and interpretive objects, deepening the connection between research, stewardship, and the lived history of this remarkable site.

Hours: 11:00am - 12:00pm

RSVP Here