2011 Program

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AIA Orlando welcomes you to the Fourth Annual Architecture Month program. We invite all members and the public to celebrate Architecture this month, with an exciting series of events.

Week 1 - PARTY!: we will kick off the month with the Art by Architects Design Party on Tuesday, October 4. This party, sponsored by our Allied Members, will feature an exhibit of artwork created by local architects. Come and see the artistic side of our creative profession! Then, on Thursday October 6, come to Young Architects Forum's "Next 3", a social event taking place at Say It Loud Say It Loud Studio a community partner of the Mills/50.

Week 2: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: On Tuesday, October 11, the AIA will host a panel discussion at the Orange county Library about Sunrail and how it will affect our community. Then, on Thursday, October 13, the AIA will host a presentation from My Region updating us on the ongoing efforts with "How Shall We Grow," a visualization of the future of our region. On Wednesday, October 19, we encourage attendance at "Park Avenue in the Sixties and Seventies", an exhibit at the Winter Park Historical Museum.

Week 3: BUILD IT: On Sunday, October 16, the AIA will host the ground breaking of CANstruction at the Orlando Fashion Square Mall. Teams will have one day to create architecture out of food that will be donated after the event. On Thursday, October 20, the CANstruction work will be judged and an awards ceremony will be held. And then on Friday, October 21, the recently completed Stenger Residence will be open for a tour. Again, sign up quickly as space is limited.

Week 4: FELLOWSHIP: On Sunday, October 23, CANstruction will have a strike party so the food can be donated. On Tuesday, October 25, the Nils Schweizer Fellows will hold a reception at the Round Building downtown on Orange Avenue, to celebrate the architecture of one of Orlando's most famous architects. On Wednesday, October 26, you can attend the USGBC's LEEDership dinner and celebrate green achievements with fellow professionals, and finally on Saturday, October 29, the AIA will hold Bowling Night at Winter Park Bowl.

We look forward to membership attendance! Bring architecture fans, family, and friends to any event and share in the fun of Architecture Month!

Sincerely,

Richard Reep, AIA, LEED-AP
AIA Orlando Chapter President

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Architecture Month Sponsor Opportunities Deadline: Tuesday, September 20th

We are getting ready for the Fourth Annual Architecture Month in Orlando. This is a great opportunity for you to be exposed over a month long series instead of just one event. Whatever level of sponsorship is right for you; we appreciate your support of the entire Design Community, and AIA Orlando. Please review the attached sponsorship opportunities. The deadline to sponsor Architecture Month and be featured in the brochure is Tuesday, September 20, so we have enough time to complete the program brochure. If you have any questions please call the AIA Orlando Office at 407-898-7006.

2011 Architecture Month Sponsorship Levels

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Tuesday, October 4

Art by Architects Design Party

Time: 5:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M.

Location: Orlando Museum Of Art
2416 North Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
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Details: The AIA Orlando Design Party is a causal networking event that will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Orlando Museum of Art. This year's event will include an art exhibition entitled "Art by Architects" that will feature artworks by AIA Orlando Chapter members.

Thursday, october 6

YAF Next 3

Time: 6:00 PM-9:00PM

Location: Say It Loud (Mills/50)
1121 N. Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
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Details: Join us for NEXT 3, an event featuring 7 talented young designers from Orlando who are making an impact on the future of their fields. Each designer will present 20 slides in 10 minutes on the topic of their choice. Appetizers and drinks will be provided by YAF. The event will be held at Say It Loud Studio. Visit www.yaforlando.com more information.

Tuesday, october 11

All Aboard On Sunrail!

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Orange County Library Downtown
101 E. Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
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Details: Celebrate Architecture Month by joining AIA Orlando for an update to last year’s presentation on the innovative SunRail public transportation system. SunRail will provide commuter rail transit all the way from Sanford to Sand Lake Rd. in the first phase. This project will have a very significant impact on how Orlando lives, works and plays. Come see how the experts envision the future and learn more about the project.

Thursday, October 13

How Shall We Grow?

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: UCF Center for Emerging Media-
Bridge Room
500 West Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32801
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Details: Shelly Lauten, President of myregion.org will present information about several studies of our region preformed by the Urban Design Studio at the University of Pennsylvania. How Shall We Grow & Connecting for Global Competitiveness Florida's Super Region.

sunday, October 16

CANstruction Ground Breaking

Time: All Day Event.

Location: Orlando Fashion Square Mall
3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
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Details: This year Canstruction is bringing you the Wonders of the World! Come out and support the builders as they build these structures for an amazing cause. Canstruction supports the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Friday, October 21

Stenger House Tour

Time: 6:00P.M. - 7:00P.M.

Details: An infill site amongst the live oaks south of downtown Orlando became the ideal site for the residence of architects Kris and Holly Stenger. Responding to the site the home was designed and built by the couple with environmental sensibility and responsible growth in mind. Phase 1 now serves as the primary residence, however it can be adapted into an attached garage and secondary living unit in the future. The home is also a model of sustainability on a limited budget. Built for under $100/s.f. the home has already received Energy Star Certification and is wrapping up LEED-H certification.

Tuesday, October 25

NIls Schweizer Fellows RBR

Time: 6:00P.M. - 9:00P.M.

Location: The Round Building (First Floor)
455 S. Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
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Details: Please join us Tuesday, October 25th, at the “Round Building” (Originally the American Federal Savings and Loan building) across from Orlando City Hall as the Nils M. Schweizer Fellows discuss their preservation and reuse efforts of the pre-cast concrete curtain wall that wraps this building.

This iconic mid-century modern building is slated for demolition as part of the new Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center and it is our goal to see that the decorative concrete curtain wall be saved, removed and redisplayed somewhere in Central Florida, as a tribute to Orlando’s mid-century modern architecture.

The presentation will also include information on the Nils M. Schweizer Fellows, their preservation efforts on the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Spring House in Tallahassee, a display of the RBR360.com international design competition entries on the Round Building, a “did you know” contest on some of Orlando’s architecture and a special viewing surprise.

The Nils M. Schweizer Fellows, Inc. is a non profit organization named after a prominent Central Florida architect. The group is made up of modern design enthusiasts whose goal is to seek the preservation of Central Florida's exceptional mid-century modern architecture and to promote awareness and use of modern design.

Saturday, October 29

AIA Family Fun Bowling Night

Time: 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M.

Location: Winter Park Bowl
1111 West Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
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Details: Come out and share in a family fun activity full of bowling, music, and a bit of trick or treating. Yes, you, the kids, or the whole family may dress in costume and help us welcome in Halloween. The AIA Bowling night is the last activity of Architecture Month and we want you to come out and share in what is sure to be a great event for you and your family.

Price will be between $12 to $20 per person and that will cover your lane rental, 3 games or 2 hours, whichever comes first; and shoe rental. There will also be food and beverage available for purchase.