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Did you miss our Architects in Schools Summer Camp this year? Don't fret! We have made all of the online camp materials available for you to explore from home and at your own pace starting now through the end of August! The camp material is designed for youth ages 8-12 and costs just $5 to access.

This year’s camp theme is Our Future Together: City Design Adventure. During this camp, students learn about what contributes to a thriving community, and how empathy and inclusion can lead our design when building a city of the future. They take on the role of a design and building professional to plan and design their future city with their community, resiliency, and sustainability in mind.

Follow the link in our bio to donate $5 and get started today!

#architectsinschools #virtualsummercamp #architecturecamp

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Looking for inspiration? Join AFO and PAE on Zoom for the lunch hour on Friday, July 18 to meet Morgan Dawkins, our inaugural PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholar!

Morgan is an Architectural Engineering major with a specialization in construction at Penn State. She just finished her second year of college and is deeply involved in community outreach through organizations like the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), the Student Society of Architectural Engineers (SSAE), and the Student Society of the Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence (S:PACE). She believes that engineering plays an important role in creating equitable solutions and is passionate about protecting marginalized communities through disaster-resilient infrastructure.

To say the least, she is a pillar of hope for the future of the industry. We hope you will join us to celebrate her accomplishments and journey to come!

Friday, July 18
12:00-12:45pm
Zoom

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#afoscholarships #afoscholars #futureengineers #engineeringscholarship #meetandgreet

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Can a monumental project like the Portland International Airport remodel catalyze the next big idea?

The beloved airport remodel has gained international acclaim and is an unprecedented story of statewide engagement and collaboration. Material providers, artists, community leaders, and design and building partners from across the state came together to create a travel experience that celebrates our region for both visitors and residents to enjoy.

ZGF Partners and leaders of the airport remodel Sharron van der Meulen and Eugene Sandoval now muse about what's next for our region. Does the PDX project prove that we can be a center of world-class design? How do we empower the next big ideas to become realities? What is our role as design thinkers and community members to embrace a collaborative mindset?

Join AFO, @oregonhistoricalsociety, and @restoreoregon for a conversation with Sharron van der Meulen and Eugene Sandoval about bringing an epic vision to life and how to channel our momentum into creative endeavors.

Wednesday, July 23
5:30-8:00pm
Oregon Historical Society, Portland

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#afoevents #pdxdesignevents #pdxdesign #pdxairport

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JULY AFO HAPPENINGS

Dine & Design: Wonderlove, the Castle in the Sky: 7/8, 5:30-7:30pm, Portland - Experience the food and experience of Wonderlove, one of Portland’s newest innovative food cart hubs, with the visionaries and creators who brought it to life.

Dine & Design: Let the Summer Games Begin! 7/13, 2:00-6:00pm, Happy Valley - Grab your pickleball paddle (or warm up your cornhole arm) for a fun-filled afternoon at the home of Norm Faris.

Celebrating Morgan Dawkins, 2025 PAE Scholar: 7/18, 12:00-12:45pm, Zoom - Join AFO and PAE at a virtual celebration for our inaugural PAE Scholar, Morgan Dawkins.

Frasca Event: Catalyzing PDX: 7/23, 5:30-8:00pm, Oregon Historical Society, Portland - ZGF Partners Sharron van der Meulen and Eugene Sandoval discuss how the monumental PDX Airport project can be used to channel momentum into creative endeavors.

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#afohappenings #pdxdesignevents #afoevents #thismonth

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We’re in our 32nd year of producing this industry staple event, and we’re bringing our audience a new look, feel, and experience! Here’s 9 ways that we’re reinvigorating Honored Citizen in 2025.

Registration is open! See you on Thursday, October 16 at The Nines to celebrate Ernesto Fonseca.

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#afohonoredcitizen #afohonoredcitizen2025 #afoevents #pdxdesignevents

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Season 1 in the books! Last week @diversityindesign, @aforegon, and @comma.psugd tied a bow on the pilot year of Formation: The Design Mentorship Collaborative, with a special send-off event for our program participants. It was a great chance to hear from our 41 amazing mentors and mentees on their experience with the program and what exciting opportunities lie ahead for them this summer and beyond!

As we close out the year, we want to reiterate our appreciation to our program sponsors for making Formation possible: @onpointcu @ffadesign @mahlumarch @mwa_archs @rhconstco and M.Thrailkill.Architect.

Looking ahead, we have officially kicked off our sponsorship and fundraising efforts so we can host our second year of the program this Fall! If you’re interested in supporting Formation, a design-focused mentorship program for students and professionals of color, check out the link in our bio to become a sponsor or donate.

#formation #mentorship #designmentorship #bipocmentorship

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Time to release your competitive (or not-so-competitive) spirit in a gorgeous setting!

We welcome you to grab your pickleball paddle (or warm up your cornhole arm) for a fun-filled afternoon at the home of Norm Faris. This is a family-friendly event and folks can swim, play yard games, or just enjoy good company and delicious refreshments. The afternoon is generously hosted by Norm Faris, AFO Board member and Principal at Valar Consulting Engineering.

If you’d like to compete in our low-stakes pickleball tournament, indicate your interest when you register – we’ll send you more information closer to the event. If you have a teammate in mind, make sure to register you both. No partner? No problem! We’ll pair you up with someone.

Pack your paddle, sunscreen, bathing suit, and lawn game attire – it’s time to celebrate summer!

Sunday, July 13
2:00-6:00pm
Faris Residence, Happy Valley

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Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO Scholarships.

#dineanddesign #pdxdesignevents #pdxarchitecture #familyfriendly

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Registration is live! Join us for our signature celebration of the year!

Every fall, the Oregon architectural and building community comes together to celebrate the work and legacy of some of our most impactful contributors. Our 2025 Honored Citizen, Ernesto Fonseca, has empowered communities and built meaningful public and private partnerships across the state of Oregon through his role as CEO of @hacienda_cdc. Ernesto’s own story reflects the potential that can be unleashed by investing in all our community members. We invite you to join us as we honor such an impactful member of our community.

Thursday, October 16
5:00 Reception | 6:30pm Dinner
The Nines Hotel Ballroom
Downtown Portland

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#afohonoredcitizen #afohonoredcitizen2025 #afoevents

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Experience the food and experience of @wonderlove_pdx, one of Portland’s newest innovative food cart hubs, with the visionaries and creators who brought it to life!

Scott Edwards Architecture pulled from the location’s Central Eastside industrial context and fantastical stories and imagery to develop a multi-sensory vision inclusive of cuisine, music, art, expression, and creation. Spaces supporting local food carts, a main and secondary stage for concerts and music festivals, and a central two-story shipping container sports bar all contribute to an unparalleled “choose your own adventure.” Nosh on tasty food and drink, tour the site, and hear from the team, including the creators of some of the new eye-catching murals onsite.

Hosted by @scottedwardsarchitecture

Tuesday, July 8
5:30-7:30pm
Wonderlove, SE Portland

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Our summer Dine & Design event series is a fundraiser benefitting AFO programming, including Architects in Schools and AFO Scholarships.

#dineanddesign #pdxdesignevents #pdxarchitecture #wonderlove

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Oregon's Next, announced annually at our Honored Citizen celebration, recognizes 3-5 emerging professionals that have shown an outstanding dedication to the designed and built industry through community service and collaboration.

We welcome you to nominate individuals for Oregon’s Next! As we collectively work towards welcoming more voices into the architecture, engineering, and construction fields, who stands out as embodying this welcoming, inclusive mindset?

Nomination Criteria:
- Reside and/or work in the state of Oregon
- Have 10 years or less experience working in the architecture, engineering, construction, and design field (excluding school)
- Show exemplary dedication to community impact (ex. volunteer work, service on boards or committees, workplace culture advancement, professional development focused on community)
- Embody collaboration, access, equity, and inclusion in personal and professional work
- Exhibit promise in work ethic and professional acumen

Submit your nomination by August 1. Link in bio.

#aforegonsnext #aforegonsnext2025 #emergingprofessionals #emergingleaders #aecprofessionals

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Our in-person Architects in Schools student exhibits may be over for the year, but the celebration of student work continues! Wondering what goes into an Architects in Schools residency and the sort of projects that students create? Hop on over to our website to check out our 2024-25 Virtual Exhibit!

Our Virtual Exhibit features 16 classrooms at 12 different schools out of the 80+ schools we served across Oregon this school year. Our exhibits give our student designers a chance to share the hard work they completed during their residencies. Leave them some kudos on our exhibit board!

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#architectsinschools #studentexhibit #virtualexhibit #architectureprojects

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In partnership with PAE, we are so pleased to announce the inaugural recipient of the PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship, Morgan Dawkins! The renewable $5,000 scholarship is for undergraduate students marginalized by ethnicity and/or gender, pursuing engineering with a passion for climate justice at an accredited 4-year university in the United States.

Morgan Dawkins is an Architectural Engineering major with a specialization in construction at Penn State. She believes that engineering plays an important role in creating equitable solutions and is passionate about protecting marginalized communities through disaster-resilient infrastructure.

Join us on Friday, July 18, 12-12:45pm for a virtual celebration honoring Morgan and the PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship.

Learn more about Morgan and our 2025 Scholars and register for the virtual celebration through the link in our bio.

#afoscholarships #afoscholars #futureengineers #engineeringscholarship

Gate Kwaleso

2025 Colas Scholar, Lane Community College

Gate is a Civil Engineering major from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is excited to use his skills as an aspiring engineer to design roads and circulation in Oregon and in the Congo. “In my country, I have learned through the suffering of the majority of the Congolese population that I am blessed to have the opportunity to study in the US and gain a valuable education. This pushes me to work very hard because it is an investment that will positively contribute to the lives of people of my communities both in the US and in the Congo.” Learn more about AFO Scholarships.

Gate Kwaleso

2025 Colas Scholar, Lane Community College

Sofia Irvin

2025 Hart Scholar, University of Oregon

Sofia is a Master of Architecture candidate and a member and advocate of the disabled community. “Growing up and living with individuals with both physical and cognitive disabilities, I am constantly reminded how the built environment exacerbates the unjust treatment of people with disabilities. A body is considered “disabled” when it cannot effectively engage with or utilize its surroundings. Architecture exacerbates bodily differences and facilitates disability.” Learn more about AFO Scholarships.

Morgan Dawkins

2025 PAE Scholar, Pennsylvania State University

Morgan is an Architectural Engineering major who is passionate about disaster-resilient infrastructure. “By focusing on inclusive and sustainable designs, I believe that engineers can tackle issues such as climate change, while also addressing the socio-economic disparities that often exacerbate the effects of environmental challenges… I plan to use my degree to design structures that not only address climate justice but also create opportunities for everyone to be successful in a sustainable and resilient future.” Learn more about AFO Scholarships.