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A Week In Brief

June 6, 2016

In This Issue

Register for Kickball!

2016 AIACOC Design Awards Call for Entries

Call for Chit Chat Speakers

Local Advocacy Needs Your Help

Architecture after 5

Cocktails & Credits

Main Street Arcade Tour

AGC Continuing Education Program

Get Hyped CSI Event

POK White Party

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

June 9: AIA Luncheon / Leadership AIA Graduation

June 18: Kickin' It Kickball Tournment

July 1: AIACOC Design Awards Entry Forms & Fees Due

July 14: Architecture after 5 at Wallace Engineering

August 5: AIA Luncheon

August 25: Architecture after 5 at Bentley Flooring

September 8: AIA Luncheon

October 13: Architecture after 5 at TAP Architecture

November 4: AIACOC Design Awards Banquet

November 10-11: AIA Oklahoma Convention

November 17: AIA Luncheon

AIA CENTRAL OKLAHOMA NEWS

Deadline to Register for Kickball is Wednesday!!

Plan to join us on Saturday, June 18th for the Annual AIA Kickball Tournament! And this year, an added bonus.... participants can join in on our Corn Hole Tournament!

Registration is opening later this week.

Teams (12 players): $250

Spectators (who want to eat lunch or participate in Corn Hole) = $20 each

REGISTRATION

**A very limited number of wristbands will be on sale the day of the tournament but the price increases to $30 so spectators are encouraged to purchase their food/drink wristbands in advance.**

Thank you to our sponsors!

2016 AIA Central Oklahoma Design Awards Call for Entries

The AIA Central Oklahoma Design Excellence Awards showcase the best of built work by members of AIA Central Oklahoma. Entrants must be members of The American Institute of Architects, Central Oklahoma Chapter. Award winners will be announced during the AIA Design Excellence Awards Dinner on Friday, November 4th at the Skirvin Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City.

Eligibility

Eligible projects must be designed by an AIA member of AIA Central Oklahoma built anywhere in the world. Residential Projects can be designed by an AIA or Associate AIA member of AIA Central Oklahoma. Only Architects or Intern Architects in good standing with The American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter may submit entries. An individual or firm may submit a maximum or six entries, across all categories (the 25 year award does not count toward the six entries), for which authorship can be supported. An individual submitting an entry must have designed the project or been a member of the project team who executed the project (except in the case of the 25 year award). An entry executed by a Joint Venture shall be eligible if any member the Joint Venture is an AIA or Associate AIA member of AIA Central Oklahoma. Only projects completed after January 1, 2013 are eligible. Previously honored projects in other AIA state or regional, or national awards are eligible but projects previously honored in an AIA Central Oklahoma Awards program are not eligible.

Entry Categories

Commercial Architecture

Any commercial, institutional or government project

Residential Architecture

Any single family residential or mulit-family project

Interiors

Any project focusing on interior architecture

Sustainable Design

Any project that displays significant documented sustainable design attributes incorporated in overall design excellence.

Master Planning / Urban Design

Any master plan project or project featuring urban design

Historic Preservation / Adaptive Reuse

Any historic preservation, renovation, rehabilitation or adaptive reuse project

People's Choice Award

Any project submitted in the above categories is eligible for the People's Choice Award. There is no additional fee for People's Choice.

25 Year Award

This award recognizes architectural design that has stood the test of time for at least 25 years. The building must be in good condition and carry out the basic original program. Buildings submitted for consideration do not have to be designed by an AIA Central Oklahoma member but must be located in the Central Oklahoma membership area. Entries must be nominated or submitted by a current AIACOC member. Projects will be evaluated based on images and written description only. The jury will not visit the buildings. The jury for the 25 year award will be comprised of AIA Central Oklahoma Board Members. There is no fee for the 25 year award submission.

Deadline for entry form & fees: July 1, 2016

MORE INFORMATION & TO ENTER

Call for Chit Chat Speakers for September 8 Luncheon!

The AIA Central Oklahoma September 8th Luncheon is the annual CHIT CHAT (20 slides | 20 seconds) luncheon and we are now taking nominations for presenters. If you are interested in presenting, please email to aiacoc@cox.net. Please include your name, company, title of your talk and a short description about your presentation. The deadline to submit is July 29, 2016.

Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when submitting your presentation for consideration.

The AIACOC Chit Chat program is meant to promote the importance of design and therefore must contain some element of design.

Chit Chat is not meant to promote one's company or product but rather to promote design and the built environment.

Chit Chat presentations should include a personal aspect; your personal interpretation of some sort of art / life / design experience.

Chit Chat is meant to not only promote architecture but other aspects of the design arts so in addition to architects and intern architects, we welcome interior designers, graphic designers, landscape architects, photographers and artists.

AIACOC Local Advocacy Committee Needs Your Help

The Local Advocacy Committee of the Central Chapter of the American Institute of Architects shall:

Promote the value and benefits of a high quality, sustainable built environment to all governmental and non-profit organizations within the local community

Promote the profession of architecture as it serves the long-term benefit of the community

Raise the level of awareness and credibility of the AIA among municipal and county officials and employees, and among non-profit organizations within the local community

Promote the benefit of engaging the expertise of local architectural professionals in the development and planning of the community and the built environment

We are looking for assistance from the AIACOC membership. Are you willing to keep an eye on the City Council and Planning Commission agenda's in your community? Let us know when issues on the built environment are being addressed in your community? If so, please email us at aiacoc@cox.net

In addition, we are going to begin tracking Citizen Architects in our membership. The Citizen Architect uses his/her insights, talents, training, and experience to contribute meaningfully, beyond self, to the improvement of the community and human condition. The Citizen Architect stays informed on local, state and federal issues, and makes time for service to the community. The Citizen Architect advocates for higher living standards, the creation of a sustainable environment, quality of life, and the greater good. The Citizen Architect seeks to advocate for the broader purpose of architecture through civic activism, writing and publishing, by gaining appointment to boards and commissions, and through elective office at all levels of government.

Do you serve on a local board or commission in your community? If so, please let us know by emailing to aiacoc@cox.net.

Architecture after 5 at Wallace Engineering

Mark your calendars for the July Architecture after 5 event!

Thursday, July 14

at Wallace Engineering

120 East Sheridan, Suite 104

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Architecture after 5 is free to our AIA, Associate AIA and Allied members and their guests.

Architecture after 5 is meant to bring the local A/E/C community together throughout the year for some much needed social time.

Thank you to our host!

Next Cocktails & Credits Program: Firestopping

Tuesday, July 19, 2016
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
AIA Office

Timberlake Interiors will present

Firestopping

This is a one hour seminar and will qualify for one hour of HSW credit.

Attendees will learn:

What is firestopping? What are the different types and where does it need to be installed?

What are the affecting factors to firestop performance?

What are some of the design issues preventing proper firestop installation?

What codes require firestopping? What are UL Systems for firestopping?

Space is limited.

OKC FOUNDATION FOR ARCHITECTURE

Quarterly Tour: Main Street Arcade

Developer: David Wanzer

Architect: Gardner Architects

Join the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture on Thursday, June 9th at 5:30 p.m.

David Wanzer, Developer for the Main Street Arcade, will lead a tour of the building.

Main Street Arcade, built in 1921, is one of the last remnants of the historic downtown Main Street in Oklahoma City. It is prominently located in the midst of several significant developments in west downtown Oklahoma City. The immediate area is seeing a rebirth that should begin to take shape at the beginning of 2016.

Cost to attend:

$10 for OKC Foundation for Architecture Members

$15 for nonmembers

NEWS OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS

AGC Invites AIACOC Members....

Join the AGC CLC group for their June program, From Typewriters to IPads.

AIA members attending will earn 1.5 learning units.

Upcoming CSI Event

REGISTER AT

http://csiokchyped2016.eventbrite.com

Preservation Oklahoma White Party

Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 7 p.m.

Come dressed in your best white outfit and join Preservation Oklahoma for its inaugural White Party! This fun and exciting event will highlight the work of Preservation Oklahoma, including its stewardship of the 1903 Henry Overholser Mansion. Taking place on the lawn of the Overholser Mansion, the White Party will include live music, dancing, and a raffle. All proceeds benefit the work of Preservation Oklahoma, including its stewardship of the 1903 Henry Overholser Mansion.

MORE INFORMATION & TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Questions? Contact Preservation Oklahoma at 525-5325