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A Week In Brief
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
In This Issue
Register for the November AIA Luncheon
Onward & Upward: Leadership and Design in Indian Country
Volunteer for a Committee
2020 AIA Architecture Tour
Marlon Blackwell Lecture
Key Construction Open House
Mark Your Calendars!

November 7: Leadership and Design in Indian Country 
November 14: AIACOC Luncheon
January 23: Architecture after 5 at CEC
February 13: AIA Luncheon
February 28: AIA Sporting Clays Tournament
March 24: Architects Blitz the Capitol
March 26: Architecture after 5 at ZFI Engineering
April 9: AIA Luncheon
April 18: AIA Architecture Tour
April 23: Architecture after 5 at FSB
May 4: AIA Golf Tournament

AIA CENTRAL OKLAHOMA NEWS

Join us for the November AIA Luncheon
The AIA November AIA Luncheon will take place on Thursday, November 14th at OSU-OKC in the Student Center on the 3rd floor from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.  Our program will be:  The Renewed Flourishing of Oklahoma City's Northeast Side: The Heart of the African American Community.  

The EastPoint Project on the northeast side of Oklahoma City is a reimagined outdoor mall given new life by the collaboration between the architects at Gardner, the developers at Pivot Project and the City of Oklahoma City. The east side of OKC has seen a lack of investment as a result of redlining and segregation that dates as far back as 1915. EastPoint aims to be a catalyst, to encourage public and private developers to invest in the east side, and to inspire the community to envision what the neighborhood could become by rebuilding, rehabilitating, and infilling empty lots. As a product of the partnership between Gardner, Pivot Project, the City of OKC, and the community of the east side, EastPoint hopes be the first of many new developments where ownership is a part of the leasing agreement, so that eastside business owners to have the opportunity to hold equity in the real estate to which they help give value.

The EastPoint Project
The EastPoint Project

The panel will include: 

Jeremy Gardner, Gardner
Hana Waugh, Gardner
Weston Waugh, Stout Media
Candace Baitz, Pivot Project
Jonathan Dodson, Pivot Project
Councilwoman Nikki Nice, OKC-Ward 7
Sandino Thompson, Public Strategies


A big thank you to our November sponsors:  Bryan's Flooring, CEC, JE Dunn Construction, Nabholz Construction and Pella Windows and Doors.  

The deadline to register is Friday November 8th.  AIA Central Oklahoma Members attend free and our nonmember guests are $25.  

 

 
Onward and Upward: Leadership and Design in Indian Country - Just a few seats left!

Thursday, November 7, 2019
5:30-8:00 pm
at FSB Architects & Engineers Office 
5801 Broadway Extension, Suite 500, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Light hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer will be served. 

Join the AIA and AIA Central Oklahoma for November's Embracing our Differences. Changing the World speaker series. The Onward and Upward: Leadership and Design in Indian Country event is an opportunity to celebrate the rich and diverse Native culture, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Oklahoma's Native American tribes.  A panel of Tribal leaders will showcase the impact they are making in our communities followed by a panel of local architects, designers and artists will discuss the positive impacts they are making in their communities, the state at large, and how they celebrate Native American design. 

This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited.

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Impact of the Tribes
Chief Baton of the Choctaw Nation
Chief Floyd of the Creek Nation
Governor Wassana - Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Moderator: Jason Holuby, AIA

7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Native American Design
Anthony Blatt, AIA of Hornbeek Blatt Architects
Jason Holuby, AIA of New Fire Native
DG Smalling, Artist
Kevin McMillon of Red Sky
Moderator: Mike Patterson, AIA


AIA's "Embracing Our Differences. Changing the World" speaker series events launched in February, partnering with AIA Washington DC (AIADC), explored the imperative of expanding diversity in the architecture profession. The second event, in April, partnered with the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) discussed women in design.  During the third event, we learned from and engaged with a diverse panel of designers, leaders, and policy influencers who are shaping firm culture across the country to be more inclusive of the LGBTQI+ community.
The AIA is committed to broadening equity, diversity and inclusion to create a stronger profession. To support that mission, AIA has developed a number of programs and resources. Visit AIA's website for more information on the Institute's equity, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.

Volunteer for a Chapter Committee!
It's time to form our AIA Central Oklahoma 2020 Committees and we need your help!  

CLICK HERE to take a look at the list of Chapter Committees and then email to aiacoc@cox.net and let us know where you'd like to serve in 2020.

Chapter Committees are open to all of our current AIA, Associate AIA and Allied Members.  

2020 Architecture Tour Nominations & Committee
The 2020 AIA Architecture Tour will take place on Saturday, April 18th from noon - 5:00 p.m.  We are seeking nominations for tour locations.  

Nominate a deserving project today! 

We also need volunteers for the 2020 Architecture Tour Committee.  This event is our largest public outreach event and we can't do it without a team of volunteers so let us know if you're willing to serve!  Email to aiacoc@cox.net.  
 
2020 Board Elections on November 14



Seth Cavin, AIA
President Elect (President in 2021) Candidate
After serving in the US Navy, Seth Cavin graduated from the University of Oklahoma's College of Architecture in 2003 and then moved to Kansas City, gaining experience working on large-scale sports projects including the New York Jets and University of Michigan Football Stadiums.  After returning to Oklahoma City, Seth started Spur Design in 2008, where he has grown the firm to 40+ employees including Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, and Cost Estimators.  Spur Design has a branch offices in Overland Park, Kansas, and Phoenix, Arizona.  Seth resides in Oklahoma City with his wife Erin and their three children, Elizabeth, Vivian, and Hank.
 
Justin Mitchell, AIA
Vice President Candidate
Justin Mitchell, a native of Shawnee Oklahoma, is an Architect and an Associate for MA+ Architecture. Joining MA+ in 2013 he has over a decade of design experience. At MA+ Justin is responsible for conceptual design, consultant coordination, document review, construction document production, construction administration, and project management for his projects. While holding a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Oklahoma State University, he is a licensed architect in the state of Oklahoma, and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Justin is not a one trick pony. He is a Leadership Oklahoma City LOYAL Class XII graduate, he serves on the board of directors, and the membership committee, of the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, he has been the state of Oklahoma architect representative to the American Institute of Architects Central States Region Emerging Professionals Committee, and as an active member of the Oklahoma City Midtown Rotary. As a member of the Oklahoma City Midtown Rotary, Justin is active in the local community, and has volunteered for many organizations in the community including the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, the Arts Council of Oklahoma City and KOSU. Justin lives in the Shepard Historic District, with his girlfriend Meghan, her cats Cleo and Lucy, and his lovable pit bull named Luna. There you can find him spending his free time with his friends, cooking, or scouring local thrift stores for unique items.
 
Benjamin Shullaw, AIA
Secretary Candidate
Benjamin is an architect, designer, and visualization specialist with more than 10 years of experience. He is exceptionally tech-savvy with expertise in the Adobe suite, Autodesk programs and rendering software including Lumion, V-Ray and SketchUp. His passion for art and architecture began around age 8, drawing floor plans for imaginary houses. Then he'd pile into the car with his parents for a drive around the neighborhood so he could practice elevations. Benjamin has contributed to projects around the country in a variety of sectors including corporate commercial, higher education, healthcare and senior living.
 
Bethany Jackson, AIA
Treasurer Candidate
Bethany Jackson is a Principal of an Ardmore- Oklahoma City based Architecture Design firm, SDG Architect. Prior to her recent partnership with SDG, she was the Principal of SMA Tandem for the last 13 years. Mrs. Jackson now has over 20 years' experience in the design industry. Through her career, she has had the opportunity to work on local, national and international projects from corporate, ecclesiastical to healthcare. She is an AIA member, a Registered Architect, a Registered Interior Designer (RID), NCIDQ certified and serves on the AIA Central Oklahoma Board for the last 4 years. She has a unique educational background holding 3 degrees of a Masters in Construction Administration, Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Interior Design all from The University of Oklahoma. She has served on the Interior Design Advisory Board for 7 years. She has received the Outstanding Alumni Award 2014-2015 from The University of Oklahoma, College of Architecture ID division. Mrs. Jackson continues to serve by giving back to the community in programs for United Way such as Celebrity Sing in Norman and volunteers with her children activities at Norman North Baseball and Sooner Theatre. She is committed to the profession and received recognition for completing the Leadership AIA Class I 2015 in June.
 
Jacob Beebe, AIA
Director Candidate
After graduating from the University of Florida and prior to graduating from Washington University in St. Louis, Jacob spent time at Rural Studio in Alabama. Since joining the Oklahoma City office of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris in 2013, Jacob has enjoyed working on many projects across various sectors all contributing to the betterment of OKC and the greater built environment. Jacob is a licensed architect in the state of Oklahoma and enjoys ultimate frisbee, volunteering and exploring Oklahoma's state parks.
 

NEWS OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS
OSU Lecture on November 13

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
LECTURE SERIES FALL 2019

Wednesday, November 13 | 5:00pm
Marlon Blackwell, FAIA
Marlon Blackwell Architects
in the Jack and Carol Corgan Auditorium at the School of Architecture

All lectures are free and open to the public.
The lecture series is sponsored by students at the
School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University.

Questions?

MICHAEL B. RABENS, Ph.D
405-744-1358   | michael.rabens@okstate.edu





Key Construction Open House - Tomorrow!

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