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ABOUT AIA INDIANAPOLIS

AIA Indianapolis is home to the majority of AIA Indiana Membership. This section holds monthly programs, an annual TRIVIA night, a biannual Home Tour as well as their very own Design and Service Awards Gala. The Section also has for over 15 years engaged its younger members through the AIA Indianapolis Young Architects Forum (YAF). AIA Indianapolis also hosts the Indiana High School Architectural Design Competition. Through engagement with the public as well as members from across the state, AIA Indianapolis continues to be a voice for the profession, through education, engagement and programming.

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AIA Indianapolis Holiday Party/Annual Meeting

All AIA Indianapolis members and sponsors are invited to attend the 2024 AIA Indianapolis Holiday Party/Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., at Spohn Associates Inc., 7150 Winton Dr. #100, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped Christmas gift that will be donated to the kid’s served by the Edna Martin Christian Center in Indianapolis. Thank you at Spohn Associates Inc., for hosting and for your longstanding and consistent support of Hoosier AIA architects! More information and registration will be forthcoming.

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AIA Indy WIA 2nd Annual Decorate a Gingerbread House Event

AIA Indy’s Women in Architecture Committee invites you to attend a Holiday gathering at Ball State University’s CAP|Indy on Tuesday, November 26, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Decorate your very own pre-assembled gingerbread house, enjoy some light snacks, and have a cup of cheer. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

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YAF Indy Upcoming Events

YAF Indy November Event: Volunteering at Gleaners Food Bank
Date: November 21
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Gleaners Food Bank, 3737 Waldemere Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241
To sign up for this event:
1 – Please register using the following link: Register Here
2- Fill out this Google Form: YAF Registration
YAF Indy will provide you with detailed event instructions and what to expect closer to the event date.

ARE and AXP Resources:
ARE Study Group
Date: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Lancer Associates, 145 N East St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

CA with Chris Harrison, AIA – This is an open, casual invitation to get a weekly hour(-ish) of AXP CE time through Setting O every week, observing the Convention Center Expansion with Chris Harrison – an Architect on the project with RATIO Design. We will be on the 7th floor of the parking garage to the north of the site, feel free to bring your lunch along. Please contact Chris Harrison ckharrison@ckharrison.com for additional information and participation.

Contact yafindy@gmail.com for any questions or concerns regarding YAF Indy.

2024 AIA INDIANAPOLIS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

To view the year’s winners click HERE.

YOUNG ARCHITECTS FORUM

A dynamic, constantly evolving group of young design professionals committed to bettering themselves, their profession, and their community. Contact Logan R. Gemmill, AIA, lgemmill@browningday.com, or Shorf Afza, Assoc. AIA, shorfafza@gmail.com, to learn more and to get involved.

2022 AIA INDIANAPOLIS YEAR IN REVIEW

An Indianapolis Year in Review

2024 AIA INDIANAPOLIS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President

JASON LARRISON, AIA
J.S. Held

Vice President

MARLEE CAWTHORN, AIA
City Architect – City of Indianapolis

Treasurer

KATE WARPOOL, AIA
J.S. Held

Secretary

MEGAN PHILLIPPE, AIA
pH Design Studio, LLC/Ball State University CAP

Ex Officio

DESMA BELSAAS, AIA
J.S. Held

2024 AIA Indianapolis Young Architects Forum Leadership

Co-Chairs

Shorf Afza, Assoc. AIA
Schmidt Associates

Logan Gemmill, AIA
Browning Day

2024 AIA INDIANA CORPORATE SPONSORS