Coffee Talk – Networking A.K.A. “Making Professional Friendships”

Boba Whaaat 301 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Hello all and welcome to the fifth Coffee Talk of the Year! It's networking month! Our topic this month will be about: Networking - A.K.A. Making Professional Friendships - Based on Tara Brown's April networking lecture at the NOMA chapter meeting at Boba Whaaat in Phoenix. Since we learned some tools for networking from that meeting, what does the thought of actually going […]

John R. Williams Scholarship Application Deadline

The NOMA AZ John Williams Memorial Scholarship is intended to promote the benefits of diversity within the student bodies of design schools by providing financial assistance to a student that most embodies the spirit of NOMA AZ’s core mission: Create a team of students and professionals who want to inspire and empower under-served communities in Arizona, […]

June Chapter Meeting – NOMAS Showcase “Visions in Architecture”

SmithGroup 455 N. Third St. Suite 250, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join us at the June chapter meeting, at Smithgroup, as NOMAS students from Arizona-based architecture schools will showcase their architectural projects from the Spring 2024 semester. This is a unique opportunity to witness a diverse array of innovative designs and concepts that reflect the creativity and hard work of our NOMAS students. Student presentations: Brad […]

Free

Coffee Talk – How War Impacts Humanity

At this current moment in time, there is a war between Palestine and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, and many more around the globe. We will meet in a private conference at this coffee shop welcoming all to talk of feelings, observations, questions, and so on about the impact of war on humanity. This Coffee Talk […]

Free

NOMA AZ Hoops + Heat: Phoenix Mercury Meet-up

Footprint Center 201 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Hey NOMA Family! Let's get together and cheer on the Phoenix Mercury! Join us for a fun afternoon on Sunday, June 16 at noon, to watch the Phoenix Mercury take on the Seattle Storm at the Footprint Center. This will be a fun time to hang with fellow NOMA members and their families and friends […]

$35

Project Pipeline – Summer Camp

Clayco/ Lamar Johnson Collaborative 4300 E Camelback Rd. Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Project Pipeline is a national program established by the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) to empower students of color to affect change in their community through design. Using their environment as the classroom and connecting students to local architects and planners, we foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and change makers. […]

Free

August Chapter Meeting- “Still on Mission” Catching up with Sam Gomez of The Sagrado

TriARC 1934 E. Camelback Rd. Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ, United States

At this meeting, we will check in with our brother Sam Gomez, founder and Executive Director of The Sagrado Galleria. We will see how his mission is progressing, and get an update on his recent projects, and his recovery from the Portland incident. We will also have important information about the upcoming elections. Thank you […]

Free

Project Tour – University of Arizona Arts Alley Renovations

University of Arizona CAPLA 1040 Olive Rd., Tucson, AZ, United States

Member and Project Architect, Luis Cruz-Martinez, AIA, NOMA, of RSP Architects, will lead the tour of Arts Alley.   The desire is that attendees learn that creating space for the arts is key, and the more dense the environment, the overall site design is essential to the urban fabric. The tour will be 30-45 minutes and […]

September Chapter Meeting – We’re Heading to Tucson!

BWS Architects 261 N Court Ave,, Tucson, AZ, United States

Still on Mission! Catching up with Sam Gomez...At this meeting, we will check in with our brother Sam Gomez, founder and Executive Director of The Sagrado Galleria. We will see how his mission is progressing, and get an update on his recent projects, and his recovery from the Portland incident. We will also have important […]

Free

NOMA Arizona 2024 Design Competition Information Session

There will be a virtual information session with Jamie Nollette, co-founder of Pipeline Worldwide. He will give a brief presentation on the origin of Lonyl Village (the site of the competition) to discuss the design aesthetic of the village. This is a great opportunity for teams to hear about the original concept of the village […]

September Coffee Talk – “The Realm of Awkward”

Spencer's Place 15341 W. Waddell Road, B101, Surprise, AZ, United States

We will be gathering to discuss The Realm of Awkward: How to navigate uncomfortable conversations, the hidden language of code-switching, and lonely experiences. The human experience within a world of many different views and experiences can occasionally lead us to awkward moments and even moments of feeling "othered." It can be hard to navigate, but […]