Architecture Exchange East, held Nov. 6–8, 2013, in Richmond, Va., features over 60 educational sessions, behind-the-scenes architectural tours, special events, and over 100 vendors in the ArchEx Exhibit Hall. Registration for the mid-Atlantic’s largest conference and expo for architects opens Monday, Aug. 26. Early bird rates are available for only a short time, so plan to register before Sept. 30 to secure the discounted registration rate. Visit www.archex.net for details or to register.
Who should attend?
Architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, planners, builders, firm administrators, emerging professionals
Special Events + Highlights
Keynote Address
Thursday 2:30–4 p.m.
Conceived, Perceived, Experienced
Internationally celebrated architect, theorist, author, and educator Bernard Tschumi discusses the differences between concepts, percepts, and affects in architecture today, with examples from some of his major projects including Parc de la Villette, the new Acropolis Museum, and the Paris Zoo.
Sponsored by Froehling & Robertson, Inc. and MEB General Contractors
ArchEx Exhibit Hall
Thursday: 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Discover the latest trends, products and technologies in the ArchEx Exhibit Hall.
CONNECTIONS Cocktail Party
Thursday: 5:30–7 p.m.
Enjoy networking, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and fun.
Sponsored by Riverside Brick and Shade & Wise Brick Co., Inc.
Mid-Atlantic Design Showcase
Delight in the work being done by your colleagues. Call (804) 237-1776 to exhibit your work.
ArchEx Bookstore
Pick up the latest design-inspired books and gifts in the ArchEx Exhibit Hall.
Sponsored by Acuity Business Solutions
ArchEx Exhibit Hall Education
Take part in educational opportunities right in the Exhibit Hall! Vendors deliver content-rich information in 15-minute sessions on our Presentation Stage.
Exhibit Hall Recording Booth
Tell your story and inspire future architects. Stop by the AE Global Media booth to share your views on design, the AIA, and your favorite structures in Virginia.
Sponsored by AE Global Media
Exhibit Hall Lounges
Take a break in our new lounge areas. Check your email in our Internet Lounge sponsored by Diversified Educational Systems (DES), or kick up your feet in the Virginia Women in Design Networking Lounge.
Virginia IFRAA Series
Friday
Virginia’s Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture presents a series of sessions on worship spaces.
Virginia Women in Design Series
Thursday
Discuss the challenges faced by women in the profession in this fourth annual series presented with Virginia Women in Design.
Virginia Women in Design is sponsored by Draper Aden, Gilbane Building Company, Glavé and Holmes Architecture, and Pace Collaborative
Virginia Society AIA Annual Meeting
Thursday, 1–2:15 p.m. E11b
Hear about vital developments, elect officers, and conduct other business affecting your professional society.
In FOCUS: Emerging Professionals
Thursday
Take part in a series of sessions especially assembled to support the needs of emerging professionals and students.