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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Annual Members Meeting – Guest Speaker Anthony Floyd, FAIA “Elevating Excellence – A Path to AIA Fellowship”

Orcutt Winslow 2929 N Central Ave 11th floor, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Join us at our October Annual Member's meeting, where we will hear from NOMA Founding Member, Anthony Floyd, FAIA, as he shares his insight on the path to AIA Fellowship, the highest honor awarded to AIA Members. Anthony has a unique role at the City of Scottsdale where he is the Senior Green Building Advisor […]

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Creative Solutions with Accessibility in Mind with Nanette Odell, Ed D.

The Reference Library 99 E. Virginia Ave., Suite 140, Phoenix, AZ, United States

At this Professional Development seminar, we will be joined by Nanette Odell, Ed. D to discuss: "How to integrate accessible design seamlessly in a project. Creative solutions with accessibility in mind."  This seminar will be worth 1.0 HSW CEU Free parking is available on the east side of the building. RSVP In-Person Virtual Link

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October Coffee Talk – Hispanic Heritage Month and Indigenous People’s Month

Chilte at the Egyptian Hotel 765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Hello all and welcome to the eighth Coffee Talk of the Year! On October 19th, we will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Indigenous People’s Month. Every human here on earth is a product of the many people who came before them. With that comes many stories, knowing’s, and experiences. At this Coffee Talk, will be discussing […]

Professional Development Seminar “Strategies to Winning Projects in the Municipal Sector”

Join Founding Member Gary J. Nelson, AIA, NOMA, Architect for the City of Phoenix Office of the Engineer, for an enlightening discussion on navigating the Municipal sector. Gary will share his firsthand experience and delve into projects in the pipeline and key trends shaping the field. This session promises valuable insights into the evolving landscape […]

November Project Tour – MOONTOWER

Moon Tower 811 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, United States

Don't miss the MoonTower tour with our very own Omar Bailey from Shepley Bulfinch on Friday, November 8th from noon-1pm. Explore the new addition to the Roosevelt Row Art District. A project that invites the community to gather and blurs the line between a public and private lobby. This project meets LEED Silver standards and […]

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NOMAarizona Annual Planning Meeting – November

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

NOMA Family! Please come out on Saturday, November 9th for our annual planning meeting to discuss the 2025 plans for our chapter! This is your opportunity to provide valuable input on upcoming events such as chapter meeting topics, professional development seminars, project tours, and the overall mission of NOMA Arizona to make sure that we […]

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