A Chapter of The American Institute of Architects
2010 AIA Memphis Events/Programs
UPCOMING EVENTS reservation required for all programs/event
Wednesday, March 17
AIA Happy Hour
@ Playhouse on the Square | 6 pm
Thursday, March 18 (third thursday program)
AIA TN Legislative Update
@ The University Club of Memphis | 1346 Central Avenue
11:30 am – 1 pm
Saturday, March 20
Celebration of Architecture Gala + Design Awards
@ Opera Memphis | 6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 31
AIA Think Tank Social
@ Mollie Fontaine Lounge | 5:30 pm
Wednesday, March 24
Architects Day on the Hill
Nashville, Tennessee
JANUARY
Wednesday, January 20
AIA Happy Hour
@ Silly Goose | 6 pm
Thursday, January 21 (third thursday program)
Modern Public Buildings in Memphis From 1940 to 1980
A survey of buildings, which will be presented at this meeting, was developed by Keith Kays, Lee Askew, Marty Gorman and Louis Pounders in response to a growing concern about the ongoing demolition of significant Modern buildings. The survey was developed as a pro-bono effort in the hope of enhancing the stature and understanding of Modern Architecture. The team initially identified, visited and photographed approximately 100 buildings and selected 82 as being representative of the decade by decade evolution of Modern Architecture in Memphis. The survey includes comments concerning the influence of early modernist architects, the evolution of architectural styles and the leaders of modernism in Memphis. The project descriptions are arranged chronologically and include photographs as well as written descriptions of the architectural concept and intrinsic value of each building. When complete the survey will be available through AIA Memphis.
11:30 am – 1 pm
@ The University Club of Memphis | 1346 Central Avenue
cost: $20 members / $25 non-members (includes lunch)
learning units: one (1.0) AIA / LU approved
schedule: lecture and lunch 11:30 - 1:00 pm / please arrive by 11:30 due to buffet format
payments: AIA Memphis accepts exact cash, or checks made payable to AIA Memphis either prior to or the day of.
registration: Required. Deadline to register is 12 noon on Tuesday, January 19 to info@aiamemphis.org or 525-3818.
cancellation Policy: All cancellations after 12 noon on Tuesday, January 19 in addition to no-shows will be billed.
Tuesday, January 26
AIA Think Tank Social
@ Bosco’s | 5:30 pm
FEBRUARY
Tuesday, February 2
Shop Tour: Shelby Millwork
@ 2630 Midland Avenue | 12 noon
Wednesday, February 17
AIA Happy Hour
@ Mollie Fontaine Lounge | 679 Adams Avenue | 6 pm
For more information contact: Brandon Yan-Hamby, Assoc. AIA - byan-hamby@hordarchitects.com
Event Occurs Monthly
Thursday, February 18 (third thursday program)
A Journey into the “Poetry + Proof” of Design
presented by Thompson E. Penney, FAIA, LEED AP, 2003 AIA President
Sponsored in part by Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects
Penney shares his personal journey into his search for incorporating “proof” as to why Design Matters into the practice of architecture. His view is that the profession is on the cusp of a transformational era of practice where BIM, IPD, Neuroscience, Anthropology, Competitive Analytics, Evidence-Based Design and LEED are all converging to create opportunities for architects to truly become trusted and valued advisors to their clients.
11:30 am – 1 pm
@ The University Club of Memphis | 1346 Central Avenue
cost: $20 members / $25 non-members (includes lunch)
learning units: one (1.0) AIA / LU approved
schedule: lecture and lunch 11:30 - 1:00 pm / please arrive by 11:30 due to buffet format
payments: AIA Memphis accepts exact cash, or checks made payable to AIA Memphis either prior to or day of.
registration: Required. Deadline to register is 12 noon on Tuesday, February 16 to info@aiamemphis.org or 525-3818.
cancellation Policy: All cancellations after 12 noon on Tuesday, February 16 in addition to no-shows will be billed.
Tuesday, February 23
AIA Think Tank Social
@ Otherlands | 641 South Cooper | 5:30 pm
For more information contact: Joe Wieronski, AIA - joew@anfa.com
Event Occurs Monthly
MARCH
Saturday, March 6 | Women In Architecture Event
Art and Architecture Tour
@ Dixon Gallery and Gardens | 10:30 am
Reservations Required. Tour is free. Lunch following at Panera (optional).
Tuesday, March 9
Shop Tour: Fourteenth Colony Lighting
@ 797 Roland Street | 12 noon
Wednesday, March 17
AIA Happy Hour
@ Playhouse on the Square | 6 pm
Thursday, March 18 (third thursday program)
AIA TN Legislative Update
11:30 am – 1 pm
@ The University Club of Memphis | 1346 Central Avenue
cost: $20 members / $25 non-members (includes lunch)
learning units: one (1.0) AIA / LU approved
schedule: lecture and lunch 11:30 - 1:00 pm / please arrive by 11:30 due to buffet format
payments: AIA Memphis accepts exact cash, or checks made payable to AIA Memphis either prior to or day of.
registration: Required. Deadline to register is 12 noon on Tuesday, March 16 to info@aiamemphis.org or 525-3818.
cancellation Policy: All cancellations after 12 noon on Tuesday, March 16 in addition to no-shows will be billed.
Saturday, March 20
Celebration of Architecture Gala + Design Awards
@ Opera Memphis | 6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 31
AIA Think Tank Social
@ Mollie Fontaine Lounge | 5:30 pm
Wednesday, March 24
Architects Day on the Hill
Nashville, Tennessee
APRIL
Friday, April 2
Architecture Tour
@ Law School of The University of Memphis
1 pm
Led by Rob Norcross, AIA, Looney Ricks Kiss Architects
Tuesday, April 6
Spring Fling in Color
presented by Masonry Institute of Tennessee
@ J|G Judd Grisantis | 11:30 am – 1 pm
Friday, April 9
First Friday Hard Hat Tour
@ Barboro Flats
12 - 1 pm
Led by Rob Norcross, AIA, Looney Ricks Kiss Architects
Sunday, April 18 | Women In Architecture Event
Mother | Daughter | Friend Brunch
@ Fratelli’s Cafe and Memphis Botanical Gardens | 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Bring your daughter(s), mother or friend for brunch and enjoy the Gardens.
Not a member of WIA? Contact AIA for more information or visit the WIA Page
sponsored by Armstrong Ceilings & Walls
Wednesday, April 21
SPECIAL AIA Around the Town Happy Hour
@ TBA
5:30 pm
MAY
Thursday, May 6
AIA Memphis Member Open House Party
@ 511 South Main - new AIA Memphis office
5:00 pm til
Wednesday, May 19
AIA Around the Town Happy Hour + Tour
@ UofM Law School
6:00 pm
Saturday, May 22 | 10 am - 2:30 pm | awarding of the badges 2 pm
Girls Scout “Architecture Badge” Workshop
@ AIA Memphis Office on South Main
Space is limited. More details to come.
May 31 - June 12
Discovering Architecture Summer Camp
presented annually by AIA Memphis + The Department of Architecture at The University of Memphis
@ The University of Memphis / Architecture Studios
More events/programs will be added as they are confirmed.
Additional AIA Memphis Programs/Events