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David Adjaye, Forensic Architecture and Daniel Libeskind donate works to support black women in architecture school
DECEMBER 14, 2020
David Adjaye‘s gold sketch of multifaith complex The Abrahamic Family House and Mark Foster Gage‘s satirical plan for a Trump presidential library are among works for sale in an auction fundraising to support black women in architecture school. Organised by architectural initiative ARCH, the auction launches today and will run for one week to raise funds for […]
The 2021-2022 Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Source: Payette In partnership with the Architects Foundation, we are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship. This $10,000 grant is intended to support women pursuing a professional degree in architecture recognized by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). In addition, to help the scholarship recipient establish contacts within the profession, she […]
Architect’s anonymous donation inspires
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Despite some gains, ethnically diverse individuals are still significantly underrepresented in architecture. Expanding the profession’s outreach and support to the next generation is one of the most urgent and important steps we can take to provide underrepresented students and communities the opportunities they deserve to develop their talents. Architects are stepping up to make a […]
Architects Declare “Black Lives Matter”
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Over 400 architects and design professionals ran a stark full-page advertisement in the October 25 edition of the New York Times in “complete commitment to and support for the protection of Black lives and the advancement of Black livelihood.” Read the full story at Architectural Record >
Ghost stories from the Octagon
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Architects Foundation Executive Director Marci Reed and Mortarr’s Jen Levisen toured through some of The Octagon’s most spirited spaces this week in Mortarr’s inaugural episode of The Forum LIVE on Instagram. Read the story on Mortarr’s Forum >
A letter from AF President James Walbridge, AIA
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
2020: For most us, the most transformational year of our lives. Everything has changed across all boundaries and all borders. Nothing will be the same; changes are occurring at a dizzying pace. While the complete disruption of our lives has taken its toll, the Architects Foundation finds itself in a unique position – our purpose […]
Society’s Cage Installation Opens on the National Mall
AUGUST 28, 2020
Washington, DC – Today the Society’s Cage interpretive installation opens to the public on the National Mall in Washington, DC. SmithGroup, one of the nation’s leading integrated design firms, is the lead sponsor for the project, initiated by a diverse team of designers in their Washington, DC office. The installation’s opening is timed to coincide with the March […]
The Unbuilt Crosby Arboretum and the Legacy of E. Fay Jones
AUGUST 27, 2020
This virtual discussion explores the work by Hans Herrmann, AIA and students to create physical and virtual reality models of four unrealized E. Fay Jones buildings at the Crosby Arboretum, buildings intended to accompany the iconic Pinecote Pavilion completed in 1985. The Unbuilt Crosby Arboretum is the only known E. Fay Jones multi-building composition/campus. Robert […]
Timing is Everything: The Architects Foundation’s Octagon
AUGUST 20, 2020
The Architects Foundation’s Octagon comes to Mortarr in all its federal glory! Join Mortarr’s Communications Director, Jen Levisen, and the Architects Foundation’s Marci Reed as they dive into the history of The Octagon and highlight the role AIA’s first national headquarters plays in the institute’s social and civic contributions to the world. Watch the discussion […]
The Octagon and Architects Foundation Featured on Mortarr
JULY 30, 2020
With a goal to support, inspire and empower the next generation of architects, the Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects, has been working over the last three years to build a platform that allows for a broader conversation about the inspirational nature of the industry and the impact architecture has on the […]