AWA+D / WiA Holiday Mixer

Date: December 13, 2018 6:00 pm

Cost: $15 for AIA, WIA members, $20 for non-members

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Venue: Tangram Studio
527 W 7th Street, Suite 1204 
Los Angeles 90014 

Updated: November 7, 2018

AWA+D and AIA-LA Women in Architecture are pleased to present a celebration of the holiday spirit and season with friends and colleagues! Please join us in DTLA for a fun evening hosted by Tangram Studio!

Tickets are $15 for AWA+D & AIA-WiA, members and $20 for non-members. All tickets are non-refundable.

AWA+D Salon + Advocacy Committee- Reflections and Resolutions

Date: December 11, 2018 7:00 pm

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Venue: Home of Stephanie Reich
Los Angeles 90049

Updated: November 19, 2018

This year we’re combining the AWA+D Salon and Advocacy Committee together for a holiday meet-up!  Please join us to tell us about the year you’ve had and what you’re looking forward to in 2019!

Space is limited…RSVP to stephanie.reich@smgov.net by Noon Monday December 10. Address provided upon rsvp.

Refreshments provided- bring a healthy snack or beverage if you wish.

December Board Meeting

Date: December 9, 2018 9:15 am

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Venue: Woodbury University, School of Business
7500 N Glenoaks Blvd 
Burbank, CA 91504 

Updated: October 19, 2018

AWA+D Board Meetings are open to all AWA+D members.  Contact the Board President <president@awaplusd.org> for more information and to RSVP.

AWAF 2018 Cocktail Party + Scholarship Fundraiser

Date: December 1, 2018 6:00 pm

Cost: $75

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Venue: HGA, Santa Monica, CA
1301 Colorado Ave 
Santa Monica, CA 90404 

The Holiday Party is an annual event to raise funds for the AWAF Scholarship program. This occasion is a tradition that dates back even before the Foundation was founded 21 years ago, to our original organization, AWA (now AWA+D) for at least the past 50 years!

All this time, the AWAF scholarships have encouraged talented women studying architecture, planning, interiors, landscape architecture, and engineering in California schools, and helping them stay in school.  Our scholarships have helped over 150 women to stay with their studies.

If you can attend this year, please RSVP by the deadline of November 26, and even if you cannot attend, we hope you will consider a gift to the AWAF Scholarship Program.  We deeply appreciate gifts at all levels; a gift of $2,500 provides a scholarship naming opportunity.  Go to https://awafholiday2018.bpt.me/ for more information and to make your donation.

December 9, 2018

Advocacy Committee Book Club: The Parlour Guides to Equitable Practice by Justine Clark

Date: November 13, 2018 7:00 pm

Cost: Free

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Venue: TBD
90024 

Updated: August 14, 2018

Join the Advocacy Committee to discuss our second reading – The Parlour Guides to Equitable Practice by Justine Clark.

Description: Architecture is in the midst of substantial change. How architects define themselves, how practices operate, and the range of roles and types of work pursued – all is up for grabs. Many architects are now asking for a more inclusive profession, one that assists women and men to better balance their professional and personal lives, to realize their full potential, and to stay in the profession. The Parlour Guides help facilitate this change. Addressed to practices, employees and the wider profession, they outline the key issues facing women in architectural workplaces and provide positive, productive strategies and suggestions for change.

The Parlour Guides are available for free download:

We’ll be discussing the selected Parlour Guides:

01: Pay Equity

06: Career Progression

07: Negotiation

09: Leadership

More about 

Please RSVP here: 

November Board Meeting

Date: November 11, 2018 9:15 am

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Venue: Woodbury University, School of Business
7500 N Glenoaks Blvd 
Burbank, CA 91504 

Updated: October 19, 2018

AWA+D Board Meetings are open to all AWA+D members.  Contact the Board President <president@awaplusd.org> for more information and to RSVP.

Empathy + Design Workshop with Julie Caruso

Date: October 30, 2018 5:30 pm

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Email: info@awaplusd.org

Venue: Louis Poulsen
8745 Washington Blvd Studio E 
Culver City, CA 90232 

Updated: August 30, 2018

Beautiful design is born from creative collaborations. Collaboration isn’t easy and often is not beautiful. It requires staying curious, shifting perspective, circling back and brave leadership from everyone. Learn about how empathy and self-compassion nurtures creative collaboration, what are the attributes of empathy, what empathy looks like and barriers to it.

As a Certified Daring Way™ Candidate, Julie Caruso will lead us through a two hour workshop based on the research and work of Dr. Brenè Brown, whose twenty year career has been on studying courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy. Brenè’s TED talk- The Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most watched TED talks in the world and if possible is a great precursor to watch, prior to the workshop.

Hosted in the beautifully lit Louis Poulsen Showroom, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Light dinner and drinks will be provided.

Julie Caruso is the founder of Alchemy Coaching and is a Certified Executive Coach and holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. Through her process-driven guidance and action-focused framework based on Adult Development Theory, Positive Psychology principles, and Design Thinking, Julie helps her clients who are women in their professional prime go from feeling static to energized and fulfilled in their careers and lives.

   Availability is limited, don’t miss out!

AWA+D Salon: How to Chart Your Path

Date: October 23, 2018 7:00 pm

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Organizer: Stephanie Reich

Email: stephanie.reich@smgov.net

Venue: Home of Stephanie Reich
90049 

Updated: October 15, 2018

Do Architects Need a New Business Model? (Continued)

This month we’ll continue with the theme of the economics of architecture and will discuss charting a path to the career you want.

Be prepared to come talk about your origin story, how you charted your own path and where you’d like to go.

Space is limited…RSVP to stephanie.reich@smgov.net by Noon Monday October 22. Address provided upon rsvp.

Refreshments provided- bring a healthy snack or beverage if you wish.

Advocacy Committee Meeting: Gender-Inclusive Bathroom Design

Date: October 18, 2018 7:00 pm

Cost: Free with RSVP

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Venue: TOTO Gallery
606 N. Almont Driver 
West Hollywood, CA 90069 
United States
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Updated: August 14, 2018

Join the Advocacy Committee for a special meeting with special guest Jake Lazere, Associate AIA, of Frederick Fisher & Partners. Having recently presented at the AIA Conference on Architecture in New York City in June, Jake will share his findings and provide the sociopolitical and personal context for designing today’s restrooms. He will also share projects that have utilized these strategies to make extraordinary spaces.

Our friends at TOTO graciously opened their doors to us and will host this event at their West Hollywood showroom. Come learn about the latest in inclusive restroom design while perusing TOTO’s cutting-edge fixture lines.

Reservations

This event is free with Eventbrite RSVP. Register here before October 16th.

More Information

You can read more about Jake’s research in his white paper: Reconsidering the Restroom: Opportunities of the Single Stall Public Restroom

Speed Mentoring

Date: October 11, 2018 6:00 pm

Cost: Free for AWA+D members, $10 for non-members

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Organizer: AWA+D

Venue:

Gensler
500 S Figueroa St 
Los Angeles, CA 90071 

Updated: August 14, 2018

Speed Mentoring – like speed dating, but much better.

This is an opportunity to connect with fellow colleagues and develop mentorship relationships with architects, interior designers, landscape architects, planners and other design professionals to discuss goals, concerns and opportunities for your career. This event is an AWA+D favorite, open to all levels from student to seasoned professional–we can all benefit from mentoring at any point along the path.

Tickets

This event is free for AWA+D members and $10 for non-members. Register on Eventbrite .

In Great Company: AWA+D’s Legacy of Empowerment Panel

Date: September 30, 2018 3:00 pm

Cost: RSVP with $10 donation to WUHO

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Organizer: AWA+D

Venue: WUHO Gallery
6518 Hollywood Blvd 
Los Angeles, CA 90028 

Updated: September 13, 2018

Join AWA+D for an inspiring afternoon of conversation with leaders in our industry.  These women prove that equity and inclusion are not challenges to be met, but core ways of being.   Hear the stories behind their successes and gain insight as we discuss how to empower ourselves and others.  The discussion is held at WUHO Gallery in conjunction with Architexx’s Exhibit: Now What?! Advocacy, Activism & Alliances in American Architecture Since 1968 

Panelists

·       Barbara Bestor (Bestor Architecture)

·       Kate Diamond (HDR)

·       Lise Bornstein (KFA)

·       Marisa Kurtzman (Frederick Fisher and Partners)

·       Nina Briggs (The Fabric, Woodbury University)

·       Wena Dows (Wena Dows Designs)

·       Brenda Levin (Levin and Associates Architects)

Moderated by Audrey Sato (Sato Architects, XX|LA Architects Podcast)

Registration

Event registration includes a $10 donation to WUHO – register through Eventbrite . Light refreshments will be served.

Event:

Supporting WUHO

WUHO, as a non-profit institution, hosts other non-profit organizations, and relies on external gifts to continue to support such programs. Events held in the gallery incur operating costs, security and reception, so anything one can do to show their support is greatly appreciated.

Date: September 26, 2018 7:00 pm

Cost: $10 for AWA+D members, $20 for non-members

Organizer: AWA+D

Email: aurmanita@gmail.com

Venue: KGM Architectural Lighting
270 Coral Circle 
El Segundo, CA 90245 

Updated: August 14, 2018

Join us for an evening of cocktails and conversation with Julie Laughton, owner of , a premier custom home builder and remodeling company serving Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and surrounding coastal areas. As a designer turned general contractor, Julie was able to become a one-stop shop for homeowners to help them get their remodel done right the first time.

Learn more about Julie’s career path and her steps toward becoming a general contractor. Through her experiences of navigating a world traditionally occupied by men, her hope is to encourage women to find their place in a rewarding career in construction.

Registration

Register on Eventbrite . Tickets are $10 for AWA+D members and $20 for non-members. All ticket sales are final.

Event: [COMMUNITY EVENT] Powerful V: WiA AIA|LA Conference for Gender Equity

Date: September 20, 2018 8:00 am

Cost: $95 for AIA members, $135 for non-AIA members

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Venue: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N. Grand Avenue 
Los Angeles, CA 90012 

Updated: August 13, 2018

Entering its fifth iteration, this day-long conference organized by the AIA|LA Women in Architecture Committee features inspirational and energetic presentations that showcase women who are leading the design profession. A complete overview of the day and speaker information is online here.

Tickets

Tickets are $95 for AIA members and $135 for non-AIA members. Tickets can be purchased directly through the AIA-LA website.

AWA+D Annual Meeting @ ARUP

Date: September 9, 2018 11:00 am

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Organizer: AWA+D

Venue: ARUP
12777 West Jefferson Blvd # 200 
Los Angeles, CA 90066 

Updated: October 10, 2017

With the organization’s fiscal year starting in October, AWA+D’s Annual Meeting is an informal event open to both members and non-members that takes a look back at our accomplishments of the past year and celebrates the year ahead. Join us to meet incoming board members, socialize with friends and broaden your network.

This year’s meeting will be held at the ARUP office in Playa Vista.   Free to all – Please RSVP no later than Friday, September 7.

Date: August 12, 2018 9:30 am

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Organizer: AWA+D

Venue: Woodbury University
7500 N Glenoaks Blvd 
Burbank, CA 91504 

Updated: October 10, 2017

AWA+D Board Meetings are open to all AWA+D members.  Contact the Board President <president@awaplusd.org> for more information and to RSVP.

Cost: Free

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Organizer: AWA+D

Venue: Tongva Park
1615 Ocean Avenue 
Santa Monica 90401 

Updated: May 31, 2018

Sharpen your pencils, pack up your paint palette, and join us for another installment of Urban Draw! This time we will meet at Tongva Park, at the amphitheater steps on Gathering Hill.  Observe, sketch and let the creative juices flow. BYOS (bring your own supplies) and enjoy the day!  Free to all — all levels of experience are welcome.

Tongva Park is a 6-acre urban park designed by James Corner Field Operations. The park name celebrates of the rich culture and traditions of the indigenous Tongva people who have lived in this region for thousands of years. Previously the site of an asphalt parking lot, the park officially opened to the public in 2013.

Registration

Register here. This event is free and open to members and non-members.

Transportation

Tongva Park is a 10-minute walk from the Downtown Santa Monica Expo Line station. Metered street parking and paid parking garages are also available in the vicinity.

July Advocacy Committee Meeting

Date:

July 31, 2018 7:00 pm

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Venue: Private Home in Santa Monica

Updated: July 19, 2018

This month’s topic will be a recap of our Advocacy Chair’s No Plastic July efforts and all the things around packaging and plastic that she has learned.  Check out the challenge here: http://www.plasticfreejuly.org/

We will also be working on plans for upcoming events this fall.

Committee chair Marisa Kurtzman will serve as this month’s host — address will be provided upon RSVP.  Please invite others you think would be interested in being involved.  

Advocacy Committee meetings consist of a lively discussion about current advocacy topics, community engagement, and how AWA+D members are taking action in 2018. This is a monthly gathering to address issues of fairness and justice near and dear to women working in architecture and design to better our profession and our world.

Date: July 18, 2018 6:00 pm

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Organizer: AWA+D

Venue: NAC Architecture
837 N Spring Street 
Los Angeles, CA 90012 

Updated: May 31, 2018

Join AIA-LA WiA, SoCalNOMA, and AWA+D for an evening of storytelling and community-building.  This year’s theme is: My Ah-Ha Moment. In a rapid-fire format, speakers at various levels in their professional careers will present on the moment that made them confident in their position and role in their profession. Expect to be empowered!

Speed Talks from previous years were a hit, and tickets have sold out quickly. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Tickets

Tickets are $10 and available through the AIA-LA website. Register here.

Date: July 10, 2018 6:30 pm

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Venue: Ray's + Stark Bar
5905 Wilshire Boulevard 
Los Angeles 90036

Updated: June 10, 2018

The Summer Membership Drive is here and we are kicking it off with a mixer! Our membership cycle is from October to October — but, starting in July, you can sign up or renew your membership for 2018/2019 and receive the rest of this membership year for free! This is a great opportunity to come learn more about our organization and mingle with our members. See you there!

Date: July 8, 2018 9:30 am

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Organizer: AWA+D

Venue: Woodbury University
7500 N Glenoaks Blvd 
Burbank, CA 91504 

Updated: October 10, 2017

AWA+D Board Meetings are open to all AWA+D members.  Contact the Board President <president@awaplusd.org> for more information and to RSVP.