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Oct 3, 20141 min read

Downtown Architect’s Open House

Curious about design? Interested in learning how various architects and firms approach the design process? Well here is your opportunity!...

Oct 1, 20141 min read

AIA Orlando 2014 Design Award Symposium

Gain an intimate understanding of the projects that won top awards at the 2014 Gala for Design Awards Excellence in this dynamic and...

Sep 29, 20141 min read

Sarasota County Area Transit, 2014 Merit Award

The Intermodal Transfer Station will accommodate six (6) buses at a new passenger loading platform. The site will also accommodate...

Sep 24, 20141 min read

The Polasek – Capen Connection

Efforts are underway to restore the Capen House, recently saved from demolition by floating it across a lake to a new location on the...

Sep 22, 20142 min read

Anqiu Cultural Campus, China, 2014 Honor Award

Local architects and planners with their unique understanding of tourism and theming are designing around the globe. This project in...

Sep 18, 20142 min read

Miami21 Zoning Code 2014 Award Recipient

Miami21 is a new form-based zoning code for a growing coastal city at the heart of a metropolitan region. The purpose of the effort was...

Sep 15, 20141 min read

AIA Annual Meeting and Lecture 9/25

The annual meeting includes a special treat for everyone. Gain new insights and learn an alternate approach to design and business when...

Sep 13, 20141 min read

Leading to Impact: Women In Architecture

On-street parking at meters or in garage between Central and Pine Street. Limited to 10 women, reserve now. Thanks to DLR Group for...

Sep 4, 20141 min read

New Orlando PD Headquarters to Build on OBT

Architects Design Group of Winter Park with Rhodes and Brito architects of Orlando have released their design for the new Orlando Police...

Sep 2, 20141 min read

Downtown Disney Press Update

The Orlando Sentinel has additional pictures in their photo gallery from a recent press update by Disney Officials. The heart of the...

Aug 28, 20141 min read

Nils M. Schweizer September Meeting 9/9

WHEN: Tuesday September 9, 2014 “Members and guests, the summer is finally coming to an end and we have our first meeting after our...

Aug 25, 20141 min read

Video Inside Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center

The Orlando Sentinel has shared a video from the new Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center (PAC) last week. The arts center, in downtown...

Aug 21, 20142 min read

6 Rooms in 1: Manhattan Studio Apartment Winner

You have to watch this video, when you have time, this 420 square foot apartment is pretty amazing. The video is about 20 minutes. I just...

Aug 18, 20142 min read

First Female US Architect Practiced Here in Central Florida

Born in 1873 in Waltham MA, Ida Annah Ryan was the first American female architect. She graduated from MIT with a Masters of Science, and...

Aug 15, 20141 min read

A Look at Citi Tower Downtown Orlando

Here is a link to the complete article by Anjali Fluker in the Orlando Business Journal: http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/blog/2014/07/...

Aug 13, 20142 min read

Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel

This project by the Orlando firm Hunton Brady Architects won a 2014 Award of Honor from the AIAOrlando chapter by an independent jury...

Aug 11, 20141 min read

Maitland Works to Improve Sunrail Use

Like all cities that develop a commuter rail system, SunRail is already reshaping our metropolitan area. Ridership on SunRail is right...

Aug 8, 20142 min read

Elegant Turnpike Service Plazas Raise the Bar

This project by Jacobs Global Building Design architects won a 2014 Award of Merit from the AIAOrlando chapter by an independent jury...

Aug 5, 20141 min read

Citrus Bowl Releases Vitual Walk-thru Video

HNTB Corp. designed the reconstruction of the Citrus Bowl, including new restrooms and concessions, club and loge seating and more. Here...

Jul 31, 20141 min read

Crayola Experience Attraction To Open In Orlando

Crayola has announced plans to open a new 70,000-square-foot Crayola Experience attraction at the Florida Mall next summer. This would be...

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