MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
July 26 - 30: Experience Architecture Camp
July 29: Architecture after 5 at Pella Windows and Doors of Oklahoma
August 5: Women in Architecture Happy Hour
August 7: AIA Kickball Tournament (Reschedule Date)
August 12: AIACOC Luncheon at Capitol View Event Center
August 26: Architecture after 5 at KFC Engineering
September 9: AIA Luncheon
September 9: OKC Foundation for Architecture Tour of Oklahoma Contemporary
September 16: Architecture after 5 at Boldt Construction
September 30- October 1: AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture in Edmond
October 11-17: Architecture Week
October 21: Architecture after 5 at Alvine Engineering
November 5: OKC Foundation for Architecture Drinks X Design
November 11: Architecture after 5 at Timberlake Construction
November 12: AIA Oklahoma Design Awards Banquet
November 18: AIA Luncheon
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Architecture after 5 on Thursday! Join Us! |
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Women In Architecture Happy Hour |
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AIA Kickball Tournament on August 7! |
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The AIA Kickball Tournament will take place on Saturday, August 7th from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the PCAA Fields at 3100 West Britton Road. You can find the brackets HERE.
We are looking for volunteers to assist Melissa with the tournament that day. If you are willing to assist with set up, keeping the tournament going throughout the day, serving lunch or clean up, please email to aiacoc@cox.net. Volunteers will get a free AIA t-shirt!
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Join Us for the August AIA Luncheon! |
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The AIA Central Oklahoma August Luncheon will take place on Thursday, August 12th at 11:30 a.m. at the Capitol View Event Center at Old Surety located at 5201 N. Lincoln Blvd. Our program this month with be the First Americans Museum. We’ve all watched this project for many years and it’s exciting to see the opening scheduled for next month. Join Tony Blatt, AIA and Leon Natker to learn all there is to know about the First Americans Museum. |
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Anthony J. Blatt, Principal | Hornbeek Blatt Architects
Tony Blatt, a Moore native and graduate with a Bachelors of Architecture from Oklahoma State University in 1993, returned to the Oklahoma City area with his wife, Julie, to raise their family and begin his professional career. After working for HTB and Benham, Tony partnered with David Hornbeek and has been a principal at Hornbeek Blatt Architects since 1998. He has worked on a wide range of award winning projects during his career, including corporate, government, educational, healthcare, recreational, hospitality and cultural museums. It wasn’t long before Tony’s desire for design and construction expanded into one of professional service, when in 1999 he accepted a Director’s position within the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Since then, he has served in various Chair / Committee roles on the Riverfront Design Review Committee, the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission, the Oklahoma City Downtown Design Review Committee, the Oklahoma City Urban Design Commission and is the current Chairperson for the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture. This afternoon Tony will be presenting on the First Americans Museum, formerly the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum, a project that has been in his firm since 1996. Opening day for First Americans Museum (FAM) is scheduled for September 18, 2021.
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Leon Natker, Associate Director of Institutional Advancement | First Americans Museum
Leon Natker is an artist, archaeologist/anthropologist, and an historian. Leon began his career as an actor/singer at the age of twelve. He attended New York’s famed Juilliard school before embarking on a career which took him across the United States and eventually to Europe to study and sing opera. Leon eventually turned to directing which brought him to San Diego and the invitation to become the Executive Director of Lyric Opera San Diego. During his tenure in San Diego, he grew the organization from a community-based company to a professional regional company. In 2000 the need for a new home for the company led Leon into the world of historic preservation. Putting together a public/private enterprise he led the 8-million-dollar capital campaign to restore the historic 1928 North Park Theater.
In 2011 Leon decided to pursue a new life in the world of museums. He acquired degrees in archaeology from Eastern New Mexico University and Museum Studies from the University of New Mexico. He has participated in digs at the Yangguanzhai site in central China, Chaco Canyon, and Gila Cliffs. He has worked on historic preservation projects at Montezuma Castle, Bandelier National Monument, and the Coronado Historic site in New Mexico. Museum positions have included collections management and co-curation of exhibits at the Maxwell Museum, Blackwater Draw, and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe. He is a published author and lecturer in archaeology of the southwest. Most recently Leon was the Executive Director of the New Mexico Holocaust Museum.
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Plan to join us on August 12th to learn more about the First Americans Museum. AIA Central Oklahoma members attend free and the nonmember cost is $25. The deadline to register is Monday, August 9th. |
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AIA Central Oklahoma Honor Award
Call for Nominations
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The AIA Central Oklahoma Honor Awards program honors individuals, firms and/or organizations that have contributed to the betterment of the architecture profession and the built environment.
Nominations are due September 3, 2021.
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Attendee Registration Open for AIA Oklahoma Conference! |
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Exhibit and Sponsor Opportunities for AIA Oklahoma Conference Available! |
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Are you interested in joining us for the 2021 AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture as an exhibitor or sponsor?
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AIA Oklahoma Design Excellence Awards
Call for Entries
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The AIA Oklahoma AXP Friendly Firm program (formerly “intern friendly firm”) began in 2006 to recognize those firms that go above and beyond to help intern architects advance in their career through leadership opportunities and assistance throughout the licensure process. The program is now called AXP Friendly Firms to highlight the importance of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP). AIA Oklahoma believes this program benefits both the interns and the firms that participate. It helps bridge the gap between education and experience by providing the tools necessary to achieve licensure. Firms benefit by creating an atmosphere of learning and professional growth, promoting professional development of staff so that more responsibility can be shared and fostering relationships among staff that create a positive environment which aids in retention of employees and a positive reputation among likely recruits. In the end the sharing of knowledge between those who have experience and those who are eager to learn benefits the profession as a whole. |
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AIA: Billings Remain Steady in June
The Institute's Architecture Billings Index for June came in at 57.1, down 1.4 points from May's ABI of 58.5.
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AIA’s monthly Architecture Billings Index remained positive in June, coming in at 57.1, which is 1.4 points lower than May's ABI of 58.5. The ABI is a leading economic indicator of construction activity in the U.S. and reflects a nine- to 12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending nationally, regionally, and by project type. A score above 50 represents an increase in billings from the previous month, while a score below 50 represents a contraction.
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Oklahoma Contemporary Tour |
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Preserving Genius: How to Save Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings. REALLY Save Them.
Nonprofit Hosts Event that Provides Insight into Preservation Featuring Eric Lloyd Wright and Arthur Dyson
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Revival Initiative is proud to present Preserving Genius: How to Save Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings. REALLY Save Them. The two-day, live-streamed event will feature discussions with legends and leaders in the architecture world, including Wright’s grandson Eric Lloyd Wright and renowned architect Arthur Dyson, who apprenticed in the Taliesin studio under the man whose name has become synonymous with modern architecture.
“We have spent decades studying, documenting, and now revitalizing the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. We’ve made connections with those closest to the man we recognize as a genius, and the artisans who are most steeped in what it takes to faithfully preserve iconic structures,” said Michael Miner, founder of the Frank Lloyd Wright Revival Initiative (FLWRI). “This program provides attendees with access they would otherwise never be able to have.”
Organizers have planned two days of exclusive access. Proceeds will support the mission of the FLWRI, which embraces a proactive, preemptive approach to preserving Wright-designed structures, up to and including buying those structures which may be endangered.
The two-part, online event will take place on August 7 & 8 from noon-2 pm PST. Tickets are $25 for students, $50 for AIA members and $75 for the general public. We are currently working on a method by which architects can earn CEU’s through a state chapter/provider. We will have an update soon. Also, a link to download the program will be available after the program.
August 7 Highlights
· A conversation with Eric Lloyd Wright about the significance of his grandfather’s work and the importance of preserving those buildings
· Restoration architect Jeff Baker gives unique perspectives on historic preservation
· Live virtual tour of Pearce House in Los Angeles with Konrad Pearce
August 8 Highlights
· A discussion with architect Arthur Dyson, protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright
· Presentation by renowned masonry expert Ken Uracius
· Live virtual tour of the Ablin House in Bakersfield, CA with David Coffey
· Live virtual tour of Pappas House in St. Louis, MO with Michael Miner
“The story of each Frank Lloyd Wright building is unique. We want to show attendees – who may be architects themselves, people in the preservation world, or simply fans – how to honor his work,” said Miner. “We want to give them the tools they need to be a part of saving these masterpieces for future generations.”
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GE Johnson School Supply Drive |
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