NEWS
April 23, 2018
Contents:
What's Happening: East Kentucky and Beyond
Happy April! 
This image certainly sums up our month so far in Lexington! Hopefully, more sunshine and less rain is in our future. With a quarter of 2018 already behind us, get up to date with the latest EKC News! 
AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 (NYC)
Don't miss A'18:  Get ready for three immersive days of what's new and now in architecture and design, hosted in one of the most iconic cities in the world - NYC!. At A'18, some of the most creative architects, designers, and firms will share how they're creating their own blueprint and making a difference in cities of every size all over the world.

Learn more and get registered for A'18 athttp://conferenceonarchitecture.com/ 
June 21-23, 2018 - New York City
AIA A'18 Inspiring & Visionary Speakers
It's a speaker lineup you won't find anywhere else. You'll hear from renowned speakers, industry leaders, new voices, and visionary architects and designers about how they're creating their own Blueprint for Better.

Day 1 Keynote Sir David Adjaye, Hon. FAIA / Day 2 Keynote Sheela Søgaard
Additional Speakers include: Tod Williams, FAIA & Billie Tsien, FAIA,  
James Polshek, FAIA, Julie Snow, FAIA...........and many more! 
2018 Cocktail Napkin Contest! 
If you are a licensed architect or related professional who practices in the United States, you are invited to enter Architectural Record's '18 Cocktail Napkin Sketch Contest. 

For more information and to register: Napkin Contest
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UK College of Design News & Events
Please stay tuned to the CoD Website for all Lectures and Events, along with the Facebook Page for updates: 
  • 4/30/18 - Studio Louisville End of Year Show
  • 5/2/18   - Studio Louisville End of Year Show
  • 5/4/18   - College of Design End of Year Show
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ACE of the Bluegrass Gala 2018
ACE ( Facebook Page) is a mentorship program meant to explore career paths in architecture, construction and engineering with high school students. The local Lexington ACE Program is an affiliate of the national ACE Mentor Program ( www.acementor.org). The team examines design projects and exercises exploring all three components of the process, hoping to peak interest along the way. Each year ends in a Gala for presentations of student work, dinner, scholarships & awards. 

2018 Gala: Monday, April 30th - Malone's Prime Events - 6:30 - 8:30pm
AIA EKC is proud to continue our sponsorship of this great organization and event!
Lexington Emerging Professionals Network:
The Lexington Emerging Professionals Network (LEPN) was started in October of 2016 to provide emerging architectural professionals in the Lexington area an opportunity to network with fellow peers. Monthly meet-ups will be held at local restaurants, where all emerging professionals are welcome regardless of AIA membership. 
Please follow them on their Facebook for updates at: LEPN
Learning Opportunities
East Kentucky's "Third" Thursday Lunches
Free lunch & beverages provided to AIA/NCARB members:

Topic:          'Acid Etched Glass in Exterior Assemblies'
Presenter:   John Just, Walker Glass 
Sign Up:      Contact,  Jody Boelhauf, AIA or 
                     register via the separate registration email 
When:          May 17th, 2018 - 11:45am - 1:00pm
Where:         Lexington Public Library - Tates Creek Branch
                     3628 Walden Drive - Lexington, KY 40517
EKC Upcoming CEU's & Building Tours: 
If you have suggestions for CEU topics or opportunities for local building tours, please contact:



EKC Upcoming Building Tour (May 25, 2018):
Please be on the lookout for correspondence regarding registration for the upcoming building tour of the Red Mile on Friday, May 25th featuring the new addition/renovation that opened in late 2015. Red Mile is the second oldest harness track in the world and simulcasts 364 days a year, making it a regional entertainment destination. 

EKC Upcoming Building Tour (June 8, 2018):
Please be on the lookout for correspondence regarding registration for the upcoming building tour of the new UK Baseball Stadium on Friday, June 8th. Plan to come see this exciting new project off of Alumni Drive and the future home of your #6 ranked Wildcats! " We'll have the best college baseball facility in the state of Kentucky and it will be one of the premier college baseball facilities in the country." ~ Head Coach Nick Mingione

Good News!
EKC News & Updates:
If you have any EKC news, please let us know at: aiaekc@aiaky.org
EKC - Recently Licensed KY Architects:  
  • John (Craig) Chamberlain, AIA (JRA Architects - Lex)
  • Elisabeth K. Hunt, AIA (Lord Aeck Sargent - Lex)
EKC Welcomes our New & Returning Members (since March 2018):
  • Thomas E. Dodson, AIA (Lawrenceburg)
  • Seth D. Gover, AIA (Gray Architects & Engineers - Lexington)
  • Eric N. Loy, Assoc. AIA (SCB Architects - Lexington)
  • DC Elevator (Allied Member Sponsor - Lexington)
EKC News:

Omni Architects is pleased to announce the addition of two new members:

Libby Lamb and Shelby Hilliard 

 

JRA Architects is pleased to announce the addition of a new team member to the Lexington office: Josh R. Ives, AIA 

Upcoming Events
Important Dates
4/30/18   - ACE of the Bluegrass Gala (Malone's 6:30 - 8:30pm)
5/1/18     - EKC Executive Board Meeting (SCB @ 12 - 1:00pm)
5/4/18     - CoD End of Year Show (Pence Hall @ 5 - 7:00pm)
5/17/18   - Third Thursday CEU (Tates Creek Library @ 11:50am)
5/25/18   - Red Mile Building Tour (Tour Time TBD) 
6/5/18     - EKC Executive Board Meeting (Omni @ 12 - 1:00pm)
6/8/18     - UK Baseball Stadium Tour (Tour Time TBD)
6/21/18   - AIA National Conference (6/21-6/23 in NYC)
7/3/18     - EKC Executive Board Meeting (Omni @ 12 - 1:00pm)
9/26/18   - AIA KY/IN Regional Convention (9/26-9/29 in Columbus, IN - SAVE THE DATE)
10/10/18 - AIA KY Awards Celebration   (Venue: TBD in Lexington, KY - SAVE THE DATE)
EKC S ays "Thank You!" to the Allied Benefactors & Sponsors of AIA Kentucky
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