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The Octagon Featured on CBS Saturday Morning
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
Architects Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Calvert Hall and Octagon Sr. Manager Amanda Ferrario were interviewed by Willie James Inman for a CBS Saturday Morning segment about The Octagon’s history. The interview explored The Octagon’s role in early Washington, D.C., and the colorful cast of characters who have called the building home – including the supernatural […]
AIA Pledges $4 Million Matching Investment in The Octagon’s Future
OCTOBER 28, 2025
The announcement reflects the AIA's continued investment in the Architects Foundation's efforts to preserve one of America's most significant architectural landmarks.
Architects Foundation Announces Fall 2025 Scholarship and Grant Recipients
OCTOBER 1, 2025
WASHINGTON – October 1, 2025 – The Architects Foundation has named the 2025 recipients of three scholarship and grant programs that support emerging professionals in architecture. These programs focus on leadership development, easing student debt, and supporting the path to licensure. As the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Architects Foundation […]
Architects Foundation Receives $749,723 National Park Service Grant for Historic Octagon Museum Preservation
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
The Architects Foundation has been awarded funds from the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program to support structural stabilization and rehabilitation efforts at The Octagon, one of the nation's most architecturally and historically significant Federal period buildings.
Architects Foundation Awards Prestigious Richard Morris Hunt Prize to Civil Engineer Taryn Williams
AUGUST 13, 2025
The Architects Foundation (AF) is delighted to announce civil engineer Taryn N. Williams as the 2025 Fellow of the Richard Morris Hunt Prize (RMHP). As the philanthropic partner of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), AF annually joins with the French Heritage Society (FHS) and Les Amis du Richard Morris Hunt Prize to award one of the preservation field’s most distinguished fellowships.
Architects Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
JUNE 12, 2025
WASHINGTON – June 12, 2025 – The Architects Foundation has selected recipients for three of its scholarship programs, which aim to support the next generation of leaders in architecture. As the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Architects Foundation is continuing to invest in the future of the profession by recognizing […]
Heading to AIA25? Board Member and Bostonian Caroline Fitzgerald Shares her Local Guide
MAY 13, 2025
AF Board Member and Boston native Caroline Fitzgerald shares her favorite places to explore in her home city, as AIA and the Architects Foundation prepare to join thousands of architects and allied professionals in Boston for AIA25.
Architects Foundation Names Jennifer Calvert Hall as their new Executive Director
APRIL 17, 2025
Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the American Institute of Architects, announced the appointment of Jennifer Calvert Hall as its new Executive Director. Calvert Hall was identified following a highly competitive national search and brings extensive experience in fundraising and nonprofit management. The appointment of Calvert Hall as the Foundation’s Executive Director becomes effective on May 12, 2025.
Board Member Vaughn Lewis, Assoc. AIA, Reflects on the Impact of AF Scholarships
APRIL 11, 2025
by: Vaughn Lewis, Assoc. AIA, Architects Foundation Board Committee Chair As a proud board member of the Architects Foundation, I’m honored to share my deep belief in the power of scholarships to transform lives—and in our responsibility as a foundation to build pathways for the next generation of architects. I know this firsthand. Throughout my […]
Breaking Barriers: Black Architects Panel on Firm Ownership at The Octagon
MARCH 10, 2025
The panel discussion "Breaking Barriers: Black Architects on Firm Ownership," hosted at The Octagon, was a powerful conversation that highlighted the triumphs and challenges of Black architects who have forged their own paths in the industry.