NOMA AZ

January Chapter Meeting - Happy New Year!
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | LJC, 4300 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85018, United States
Join us as we start the new year by sharing upcoming chapter announcements, but we also want to hear from you! We also have exciting news as we will be announcing the winner of the Amineh Warrayat Scholarship.
Thank you to LJC for hosting our chapter meeting!

From the parking garage you will take the elevator to the first floor and, following the signs, walk left towards 44th street.
Make sure to bring in your parking ticket so we can validate.
Please do not park in any space with Banner Health signs or marked RESERVED.

This is a hybrid event.
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Sprout's Headquarters - Building Construction Tour
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Sprouts Headquarters, 20555 N 55 St., Phoenix, AZ, 85054, United States
Join us for a construction tour of the new Sprouts Headquarters campus and office building project by RSP Architects. NOMA Member Luis Cruz-Martinez will lead the tour along with Trammell Crow and Wespac Construction
This is a joint event for with NOMA Arizona and CSI Phoenix. The capacity is limited to 20 people, so the tour will be open to NOMA Members, CSI Members, and Students only. Attendees will need to bring their own Personal Protective Equipment. There will be a limited amount of PPE set aside for students. Closed toe shoes only.

Enter the South-West parking structure from the South
Walk to Wespac’s office on the South of the parking structure to sign in.
Meet at Wespac’s office at 10am, Tour will start around 10:15 am
Water will be provided, but no food or outside drinks permitted

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January Coffee Talk - Intentional Spaces
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Fair Trade Cafe, 1020 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Hello everyone! To kick off the new year, we’re excited to host our first Coffee Talk of the year in Phoenix at Fair Trade Café. This month’s topic is about Intentional Spaces. What are you making time for right now? Is it your work–life balance, personal goals, or health? How are you being intentional about what you want for yourself this year? We invite you to join us on Saturday, January 31st, at Fair Trade Café for a thoughtful and reflective conversation. Come share and hear others’ perspectives, experiences, and ideas. We’d love to see you there!

About Fair Trade Cafe: Fair Trade Cafe is a woman-owned coffee shop located in Phoenix. They offer shade-grown, organic, fair-trade coffee, in-house baked goods, and a rotating gallery featuring local artists. The café also hosts occasional community events, making it a welcoming space to gather and connect.

What are Coffee Talks? Coffee Talks are a NOMAarizona bi-monthly event. Order a warm or iced beverage of your choice from rotating cafe locations around the valley. In Coffee Talks, we come together to share, listen, and learn in a casual setting. This is a place where light and heavy topics can be discussed welcomingly while learning from different perspectives and joining in community. We encourage all to participate in the conversation as we explore many topics and coffee shops with NOMAarizona.

If you have a topic/input/comments you’d like to chat about for coffee talks, please click on this link: Your Coffee Talk Input

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This is an in-person only event.

NOMA Career Fair 2026!
2026-02-07 08:30 - 12:45 | DLR Architects, 6225 N 24th St # 250, Phoenix, AZ, 85016, United States
Join us for our annual event to allow students to meet with firms in person for internships or new graduate positions, as well as to gain interview experience and network.

This is an In-person only event, limited to 40 students max. It is first-come, first-served, so register early!
Come dressed to impress in Business attire.
Be prepared with your resume and portfolio for review and discussion.
Water and bagels will be provided.

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February Chapter Meeting - Speed Mentoring Event
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:15 | Goodmans, 1400 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85014, United States
Join us for our first “Speed Mentorship” event! We will rapidly pair and rotate mentees and mentors for 5-10 min to foster mentorship pairings. This is sure to be a fun event with Icebreakers, Discussion Prompts, and Mentorship opportunities. Tips and prompts will be provided at each table. Open to Professionals, Emerging Professionals, and students. Register early, as we will cap attendance at 40! We look forward to seeing you there!
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Please park in the highlighted areas. Parking will be available on the north and east lot of the Goodmans building, along 14th Street, and 1414 Gebesa parking. 1430 parking belonging to the Arizona Autism Charter Schools will be available as well.

Ice Cream Social!
2026-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Bicycle Haus, 7113 E 1st Ave #2, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States
Come get your SKOOP on! Join us for a collaborative social event with AIA Phoenix Metro EDIB! This is sure to be a sweet event as our temperatures slowly start to rise!
$5 to attend for all AIA Members (Architect, Associate, and Allied) and NOMA members. $10 for non-members.
Be sure to RSVP!

March Chapter Meeting
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:15 | HKS, 3131 E Camelback Rd#400, Phoenix, AZ, 85016, United States
As part of our Professional Development series, we are hosting a CEU session during this Chapter Meeting. Brooke Manriquez from Arcadia will present a CEU session on aluminum storefront and curtain wall systems. This session is HSW accredited.
We’re grateful to our host, HKS, for providing the venue and support for this event. We encourage you to join us for this informative session and take advantage of the opportunity to earn CEU credit while connecting with fellow professionals.
Parking is free in the parking garage!
We hope to see you there!
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2026 Arizona Architects Advocacy Day at the Capitol
2026-03-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W Washington St., Phoenix, AZ, 85007, United States
NOMAarizona is collaborating with AIA Arizona for Arizona Architects Advocacy day on Tuesday, March 17, at the Arizona State Capitol. When architects engage in advocacy, we help shape the policies that impact our practice. Your presence reinforces the value of architecture in legislative decisions made about the built environment.

All NOMAarizona members are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Tentative Schedule for the day [final schedule to be announced]

8:30 am arrival at Arizona State Capitol
soon thereafter visit the Arizona Senate floor as a group with Senator Bravo
10-12 noon select appointments with key state legislators. Also, our table of information is available in Historic Senate Chamber
12 noon-1 pm lunch with legislators in Historic Senate Chamber.
1 pm onward select appointments with key state legislators, or proceed to view the House floor proceedings
2 pm Blaise Caudill, Deputy Director of Resiliency, Governor’s Office of Resilience & Energy Policy Advisor, is scheduled to speak with our group

See the link below to register for the event. We hope to see you there!

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March Coffee Talk - The Industry Gaps
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Stemistry Scottsdale, 6601 E. McDowell Rd Ste. 100, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257
Join us for a cozy Coffee Talk at Stemistry Scottsdale as we explore The Industry Gaps. We’ll gather for an open conversation about generations, diversity, communication, and the experiences that shape how we work and connect with one another.
This is a relaxed, welcoming space to share, listen, and learn from different perspectives — all over a good cup of coffee. We’d love to see you there.
About Stemistry: Stemistry is a unique flower bar and coffee lab that blends handcrafted drinks with floral design to create a creative, welcoming experience. Founded by entrepreneur Dylan Capshaw, Stemistry reimagines the traditional coffee shop as a space to sip, bloom, and connect. With locations in Scottsdale and Downtown Phoenix, it’s a vibrant community hub designed to spark inspiration.
Where to meet: We’ll be inside Stemistry – we’ll also post an Instagram story the morning of the event with details on where to find us.
Cost: Free to attend. Please support the café by purchasing a drink or food.
RSVP: Via Eventbrite.

No Festival Required - Arizona Architectural Film 3-Part Showcase
2026-04-16 18:30 - 21:00 | 3rd Street Theatre Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join us for an evening viewing in collaboration with No Festival Required. This is the first of the three-part series.

The Film: Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans and Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture, by directors Conni Castille and Charles Richard
Following the film, there will be a question and answer period with the directors via Zoom.

No-host Bar

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Doors open at 6:30pm, Screening begins at 7:00pm

No Festival Required - Arizona Architectural Film 3-Part Showcase
2026-04-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Pavillion Taliesin West, 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85259, United States
Join us for our second of the three-part series. This is an evening film screening in collaboration with No Festival Required.
The Film: Remembering the Future with Herb Greene
Synopsis
Architect and filmmaker Lila Cohen journeys into the imaginative and complicated world of her 94-year-old great-uncle, Herb Greene, a visionary architect whose work emerged from the avant-garde teachings of Bruce Goff in 1950s Oklahoma, pioneering a movement that flourished, faded, and quietly took root far beyond its origins. The film offers an intimate portrait of a lifelong search to express human feeling through art and architecture, inviting contemporary audiences to rediscover the meaning and relevance of Organic Architecture.

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Doors open at 6:00pm, Screening begins at 7:00pm

No Festival Required - Arizona Architectural Film 3-Part Showcase
2026-04-21 18:30 - 21:00 | The Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Join us for the last of the three-part series. This is an evening film screening in collaboration with No Festival Required.
The Film: Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace
Get your tickets here
Doors open at 6:30pm, Screening begins at 7:00pm

April NOMA Arizona Chapter Social
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | August Karaoke Box, 1301 E University Dr #106, Tempe, AZ, 85288, United States
Kick off 2026 with us at our FIRST social event of the year—Karaoke Night! ✨🎶
Grab the mic, bring your best (or boldest!) vocals, and sing your heart out with fellow NOMA members. Whether you’re a shower-singer superstar or just here for the vibes, it’s going to be a night full of laughs, music, and great company.
Details:
• $15 per person (paid event – sign-up required)
• Limited spots available (only 27!)
• In-person event exclusively for NOMA members
🍿 Snacks will be provided, and the venue is BYO-friendly—so feel free to bring your favorite drinks and treats!
Don’t wait—secure your spot and get ready to steal the spotlight! 🌟
RSVP here. Members only.

NOMA AZ Professional Development - Personal Rebranding Series
2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:00 | SmithGroup Phoenix – 455 N 3rd St #250, Phoenix, AZ 85004, 455 N 3rd St #250, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join us for our first 2026 NOMA AZ Professional Development: Personal Rebranding Series. “The Invisible Expert” The internal logic of how firms actually decide whom to promote.
The Panel:
Michell Romero, IIDA, NCIDQ | Sr. Principal, SmithGroup
Rachel Rasmussen, AIA, NCARB, NOMA | Partner, Architekton
Sidney M. Smith, AIA, NCARB, NOMA | Office Director/Partner, HKS
Tickets: There is no charge for NOMA Members. $25 for non-members. Space is limited for this session. Secure your ticket now. RSVP here
Thank you to our sponsors: USG, Milliken, and Inpro. Refreshments will be provided.
See the map for parking.
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NOMAarizona May Chapter Meeting - Turning Experience into Better Outcomes
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:15 | Boulder Associates, 6400 E. McDowell Rd. Ste. 180, Scosdale, AZ, 85257, United States
We will have members Luis Cruz-Martinez and Omar Bailey speaking on lessons learned in leading successful projects/teams. They will share insight into traits of an effective project manager, leading a high-functioning team, and the overlap of Project Architect and Project Manager roles. There will be a Q&A after the presentation.

See the map provided for the main building entrance at the red pin. We will meet in the main conference room labeled “Training Room”, which is located on your immediate left upon entering the building.

See the map provided for the main building entrance at the red pin. We will meet in the main conference room labeled “Training Room”, which is located on your immediate left upon entering the building.
Thank you to our host, Boulder Associates.

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Parking details: Visitor parking will be located at entry parking lot – highlighted in green on parking map.

May Coffee Talk - Building a Career Without the Perfect Map
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Window Coffee Bar, 433 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, 85281, United States
📍 Location Update – May Coffee Talk!
We’re excited to share a new location for this month’s NOMA Arizona Coffee Talk! Join us at Window Coffee Bar in Tempe for a meaningful conversation and great coffee.
☕ Event: Building a Career Without the Perfect Map
📅 Date: Saturday, May 30
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Window Coffee Bar
433 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
👀 Where to find us:
Look for our “NOMA Arizona Coffee Talks” sign on the table. We’ll also post our exact spot on Instagram the day of the event.
🚗 Parking: Street metered parking, a nearby garage, and a parking lot are all available.
💬 About the conversation:
For our third Coffee Talk, we’re diving into what it means to build a career without a perfect map. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, many of us are navigating career paths that include pivots, evolving goals, and unexpected opportunities.
This is a space to share your journey, reflect on where you’ve been, and explore where you want to go next. We invite you to listen, ask questions, and connect with others as we all figure it out together.
💸 Cost: Free! (We simply encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink or snack.)
🎟️ RSVP: Through Eventbrite
We’d love to see you there—come connect, share, and grow with the community!
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NOMA AZ - June Chapter Meeting
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:15 | Grace Design Studios (formerly Orcutt Winslow), 2929 N Central Ave, 11th Floor, Phoenix, AZ, 85012, United States
Please join us for our June chapter meeting at Grace Design Studios! We will have a panel discussion focused on practical deployment and the impact of AI across the AEC industry. The session includes a live demo of IBIS, a software launched by Michael Beauregard and Dr. Suleiman Alsafouri. Members will get an opportunity to actively test the interface and evaluate its capabilities firsthand.
This is a hybrid event. Please RSVP to save your spot!
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Meeting ID: 223 583 837 882 902
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Park in the parking garage on the southwest corner of 2nd St & Catalina Dr. Bring your parking ticket to get it validated at the front desk. See the parking map below.

Project Pipeline 2026 - St. Michael Indian School
2026-06-11 08:30 - 2026-06-12 14:30 | St. Michael’s Indian School, 1 Lupton Rd, St. Michael, AZ, 86511, United States
We are now accepting middle-school students(6th-8th grade as of fall 2026) to enroll for this interactive architecture camp! Snacks and lunch provided as well.
For enrollment for the St Michael Indian School camp:
-Students must be existing or newly enrolled SMIS students.
-Open registration is also available for students of the Window Rock/Fort Defiance, Tsaile, Sanders, and Ganado school districts.
Project Pipeline is a national program established by the National Organization of Minority Architects(NOMA) to empower young people 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 changemakers.
Last day to register is May 18th with limited capacity!
We look forward to this year’s Project Pipeline at St. Michael Indian School! 🏫
📆Thursday – Friday, June 11 – 12, 2026
⏰8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍St Michael Indian School – St Michaels, AZ
FREE! Lunch provided + materials included!
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Professional Development - Personal Rebranding Series 2 of 4
2026-06-18 16:30 - 18:00 | Goodmans, 1400 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85014, United States
Join us for our second 2026 NOMA AZ Professional Development: Personal Rebranding Series.
Beyond the drafting table: crafting your value & scaling your net worth.
This session explores how personal branding shapes both public and firm-wide perceptions of your value—from your personal appearance to your unique assets, creating higher-tier opportunities.
This is an in-person only event.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Thank you to our sponsors Goodmans, USG Ceilings, Milliken, and Inpro.
Free for NOMAaz members. $20 for non-members
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Project Pipeline 2026 - Phoenix
2026-06-25 08:30 - 2026-06-27 14:30 | LJC, 4300 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85018, United States
We are now accepting middle-school students(6th-8th grade as of fall 2026) to enroll for this interactive architecture camp! Snacks and lunch provided as well.
Project Pipeline is a national program established by the National Organization of Minority Architects(NOMA) to empower young people 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 changemakers.
Last day to register is May 18th with limited capacity!
We look forward to this year’s Project Pipeline!
📆Thursday – Saturday, June 25-27, 2026
⏰8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍Clayco/Lamar Johnson Collaborative
4300 E Camelback Rd. Suite 300,
Phoenix, AZ 85018
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NOMA AZ Professional Development Series
2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:00 | AZ
Save the date! More details to come!
Forum: Negotiating Your Seat at the TableHow to turn niche expertise into a new role and a “no” into a roadmap.

NOMA AZ Professional Development Series
2026-09-17 17:30 - 19:00 | AZ
Save the date! More details to come!
Forum: AEC Industry Pivot Strategies: Transferable skills and the courage to leap into non-traditional roles.

NOMA National Conference 2026 - The Leading Edge
2026-10-14 08:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | AZ
Registration for the 2026 NOMA Conference is officially open!
Join us in South Florida for NOMA’s 55th Annual Conference, where architects, designers, students, and industry leaders from around the world will gather under this year’s theme: The Leading Edge.
Hosted by NOMA South Florida, this year’s conference explores innovation, leadership, and resilient design while addressing challenges like rising seas, equitable development, and housing affordability. Here, resilience means investing in people, empowering communities, and ensuring design uplifts everyone.
Through inspiring sessions, tours, networking events, and industry engagement, The Leading Edge challenges us to push boundaries and shape what’s next for the future of design.
Visit the NOMA Conference 2026 website for more details and register today!
We’re expecting another incredible year! So don’t miss your chance to take advantage of Early Bird rates available through the end of May!
