The new year is looking good with two more talented and dedicated individuals joining the AFO board of directors.

Agustin Enriquez V, AIA (left) a Principal with GBD Architects, is known for his ability to lead a design team and execute wonderful designs that exceed client’s expectations. His recent projects include the award-winning Maryhill Museum of Art renovation and expansion, AKQA's Portland headquarters, the Janey Apartments, the Culver building renovation and addition, and Kiln Apartments - designed to be among the most energy efficient mixed-use buildings in the United States. Agustin completed his Presidency of the Rotary Club of Portland last year, and serves on the steering committee of De La Salle North Catholic's Ambassador Board.

C. Andrew Gibson (right) helps his clients build successful projects and negotiate and resolve disputes. As a partner in Stoel Rives’ Real Estate, Construction, and Design Practice, Andrew is experienced in drafting and negotiating all forms of project documents, from the design phase through construction, and regularly assists clients with navigating the typical tricks and traps of contracting and insurance coverage issues. Andrew’s other civic activities include Oregon Children’s Theater, where he is a Board Member and Vice President; and the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, where he is a Board Member and Secretary.

Welcome aboard, gentlemen!

Through Social Venture Partners’ Encore Fellowship Program, and funding from Intel, AFO is gaining the support of a seasoned private-sector professional who will offer professional expertise to its civic engagement work, among other programs. On February 1, Cheri Wilson joined the AFO staff. She will work part time for 12 months, helping to deliver significant, sustained impact to AFO. She will earn a stipend paid by her former employer, Intel; learn about social-purpose work; and develop a new network of contacts and resources for AFO and for her own future. Look Cheri up at AFO events. She brings a wealth of professional and volunteer experience to the AFO team.

With more than 120 volunteer design professionals in afo’s Architects in Schools program throughout Oregon this year, a lot of great stories are beginning to emerge. Recently, Roger Arnold, Managing Principal at Glumac and a new volunteer in the program, said that in spite of his trepidation going into the classroom, he enjoyed himself so much on his first day in the small town of Welches that he laughed all the way home on his hour-plus drive. It is just this kind of energy, commitment and enthusiasm that provides the magic spark for third through fifth grade students getting their first taste of the designed environment.

• Monica Anderson 
  
  
• Martha & Jim Andrews
  
  
• The Carpenter Foundation
  
  
• Clark/Kjos Architects
  
  
• Sean Gay
  
  
• Joachim Grube
  
  
• KPFF Consulting Engineers
  
  
• Dorothy Lemelson
  
  
• Lois D. Cohen Associates
  
  
• James Meyer
  
  
• Monica Monaghan-Milstein
  
  
• Mutual Materials
  
  
• Solvei & Steve Neiger
  
  
• Opsis Architecture
  
  
• R&H Construction
  
  
• Chris Ramey
  
  
• Rider Levett Bucknall
  
  
• Katie Taylor
  
  
• Carl Vance
  
  
• Jerry Waters

Now through Feb 10, PSU School of Architecture Assistant Professor Aaron Whelton presents "Stacked Toroid," an architectural installation. Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm, Portland Building, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland. Additional information here.

Thur, Feb 2, Lake Oswego Library presents architectural interior designer, Rosanne Sachson, speaking on “Running Space, Interior Design: It is Rocket Science,” featuring two projects designed for NASA at Jet Propulsion Laboratory: the Flight System Testbed (FST) and Design Center. 7-8pm, Lake Oswego City Hall, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego. Additional information here.

Mon, Feb 6, afo Winter Member Gathering at Ankrom Moisan. 5:30-7pm, 38 NW Davis Street, Portland. Register here.

Mon, Feb 6, UO School of Architecture and Allied Arts presents Landscape Architecture Lecture by Nina-Marie Lister. 6pm, Lawrence Hall, Room 115, 1190 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene.

Fri, Feb 24, UO School of Architecture and Allied Arts and PSU School of Architecture present a lecture by architect Giancarlo Mazzanti of El Equipo Mazzanti in Colombia. 5:30pm, University of Oregon Portland Center, 70 NW Couch Street, Portland. Additional information here.

Wed, Mar 1, PDX Career Center presents the eighth annual Women's Roundtable: Negotiate Like A Pro, How the Modern Woman Earns More. 5-8pm, White Stag Block, 70 NW Couch Street, Portland. $15-$20; free to students. Register here.

April 6 - 9, Portland State University’s Center for Public Interest Design and School of Architecture present "Building on the Common Ground: Structures for Inclusion Conference 2017." The conference brings together the best ideas and practices from around the world for reaching those currently underserved by architecture, including awards for excellence in public interest design by three international networks: Design Corps, Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED), DesignBuildXchange, and Live Projects Network. Includes Public Interest Design Institute, takeaway discussions, and additional engagement opportunities in the Portland region. Portland State University, Shattuck Hall, 1914 SW Park Avenue, Portland. Schedule of events, registration and more information here.

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Do you have events that would be of interest to Oregon architecture and design fans? Email them to Candice@af-oregon.org by the 25th of the month for inclusion in the following month’s newsletter. afo retains the right to determine all content.

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