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Plymouth, Indiana’s REES Theatre, circa 1939-40, is a venerable late Art Deco cinema constructed on the shell of the former VanVactor building (circa 1865). Closing in 2009, the REES sat dark until a dedicated team of individuals purchased the building in December 2016 and embarked on a six-year odyssey to bring the venue back to life. During this tour, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. EDT, at The REES, 100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563, participants will be able to explore the unique attributes of a historic theatre restoration / repurposing, including the advanced technology programmed into the facility and examine how the historic structure played a part in the design layout. The design team will also discuss the specific coordination of dilapidated structural elements, and integration of alternative energy components. This tour has been submitted for an AIA LU. Thanks to Brent Martin, SRKM Architecture for all the assistance in making this program possible. Following the tour please plan to attend Happy Hour at Opie’s Deli. CLICK HERE to register.

The 2024 AIA Indiana Convention presented by Glen-Gery / Brickworks Supply Center is scheduled for Friday, August 16, at 16 Tech in Indianapolis. Thank you to Glen-Gery / Brickworks Supply Center for being our title convention sponsor! The convention will feature a keynote address by Emily Krueger, President & CEO, 16 Tech Innovation District, as well as continuing education opportunities, a trade show, and the presentation of the 2024 AIA Indiana Design and Service Awards. Complimentary coffee, soft drinks, snacks, lunch (across the street at the AMP Food Hall), and two Happy Hour drink tickets per attendee, will be provided. Sponsorships and trade show spaces are available. CLICK HERE to learn more

AIA Indiana has a long tradition of honoring architects and community members and leaders for the impact they have made on the architecture profession and design in their communities through its annual AIA Service Awards. AIA Indiana invites its members to submit nominations for the following awards: Edward D. Pierre Award; Juliet Peddle Award; Walter S. Blackburn Award; Distinguished Firm Award; Tony Costello Young Architect Award; Next Gen Award; Gold Medal Award. CLICK HERE to learn more. 

All AIA Indiana member architects in good standing who have led the design of completed projects inside or outside of Indiana are invited to compete for Honor, Merit, and Citation Design Awards. Also, AIA member architects outside of Indiana in good standing and who are responsible for the lead role in designing projects located in Indiana are invited to compete. If a project had both a design architect and an architect-of-record, submissions must include the names of both.  The awards will be presented during the AIA Indiana Convention on Friday, August 16 at the 16 Tech Innovation District, in downtown Indianapolis, IN. The submission deadline is 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday, June 27, 2024. CLICK HERE to learn more.

The 2024 outing is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, at Coyote Creek Golf Course, 4935 Hillegas Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818. For more information please contact AIA Fort Wayne Golf Outing Chair Eric Till, AIA, etill@designcollaborative.com, 260-249-9267.

AIA Indiana AXP Friendly Firm Recognition – The AIA Indiana AXP Friendly Firm award is a newly established annual designation approved by the AIA Indiana Board of Directors this year. This accolade aims to provide a clearer, more accessible route for individuals pursuing licensure. Participation in this program is voluntary. CLICK HERE to learn more. 

The 2024 AIA Indiana Convention presented by Glen-Gery / Brickworks Supply Center is scheduled for Friday, August 16, at 16 Tech in Indianapolis. Thank you to Glen-Gery / Brickworks Supply Center for being our title convention sponsor! The convention will feature a keynote address by Emily Krueger, President & CEO, 16 Tech Innovation District, as well as continuing education opportunities, a trade show, and the presentation of the 2024 AIA Indiana Design and Service Awards. Complimentary coffee, soft drinks, snacks, lunch (across the street at the AMP Food Hall), and two Happy Hour drink tickets per attendee, will be provided. Sponsorships and trade show spaces are available. CLICK HERE to learn more

The scholarship application submission deadline has been extended to April 22 by 11:59 p.m. To apply one must be a permanent resident of the State of Indiana and live/lived in the Fort Wayne region, be enrolled in an accredited professional or post-professional architectural degree program, have completed at least the second year in the program at the undergraduate level, and have cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. CLICK HERE to learn more and CLICK HERE to access the application.

CLICK HERE to learn more and scholarship applications are due on June 14 by 5 p.m. To apply one must be a permanent resident of the State of Indiana and live/lived in the Northern-Indiana region, be enrolled in an accredited professional or post-professional architectural degree program, have completed at least the second year in the program at the undergraduate level, and have cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 

CLICK HERE to view the 2023 AIA Indiana Service Award winners!