For 3 days in November, the profession came together at Architecture Exchange East 2019 for a dynamic exploration of culture and design. Here are a few highlights from the program.
Pascale Sablan, AIA, wondered who else was asked to stand in a powerful keynote address. Photo by Jay Paul. 
Dwayne Oyler shared his firm’s approach to staying creative. Photo by Jay Paul. 
AIA Virginia EVP Corey Clayborne, AIA; Keynote Speaker Dwayne Oyler; Keynote Speaker Pascale Sablan, AIA; AIA Virginia President Rob Reis, AIA; and Keynote Speaker Patricia Gruits. Photo by Jay Paul. 
The SAY IT LOUD VIRGINIA exhibition highlights women and minority designers. Photo by Jay Paul. 
ArchEx 19 featured some incredible tours. Photos courtesy of 903 Creative. 
AIA Hampton Roads took home the second annual PAC trophy which was presented by Delegate Lamont Bagby who serves as the Chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. Photo by Jay Paul. 
Old friends and new caught up over lunch in the ArchEx Exhibit Hall. Photo by Jay Paul. 
Attendees earned up to 18 AIA CES learning units. Photo by Jay Paul. 
There were some great questions from the audience and a lively debate during the General Session. Photo by Jay Paul. 
We partnered with Merit to track attendance at ArchEx. Photo by Jay Paul. 
Our Lounge Zone was a great place to unwind and chat. Photo by Jay Paul. 
Keynote Speaker Patricia Gruits and Will Scribner, FAIA. Photo by Jay Paul. 
Pascale Sablan and several ArchEx attendees enjoy a break following the keynote address. Photo by Jay Paul. 
There was a full schedule of programs and events. Photo courtesy of 903 Creative. 
The interactive conference program encouraged attendees to document and share their experience. Photo courtesy of 903 Creative.
Some of the speakers have given us permission to share handouts and presentations. Check them out.