Registration for Architecture Exchange East held Nov. 7-9, 2018, in historic Richmond, will open on September 4, 2018. The conference and expo features countless educational sessions, spectacular behind-the-scenes architectural tours, engaging special events, and more than 60+ vendors in the ArchEx Exhibit Hall. Francis Kéré, Hon. FAIA, is this year’s Keynote Speaker. Discover more about his work>>
Find out more at www.archex.net.
The first Architecture Exchange East Taskforce work session was held on June 29. The task force reviewed the format, content, and financials of ArchEx, and began exploring ways to maximize the annual conference’s success. A follow-up meeting will be held on October 5, 2018. The task force is also exploring the possibility for members to give live, in-person feedback at ArchEx 2018.
AIA Virginia is excited to announce that Francis Kere, Hon. FAIA, will be our 2018 Architecture Exchange East Keynote Speaker. Known for deftly balancing the tension between traditional building practices and innovation,Kere is an award-winning architect based in Berlin. He’s a well-known TED presenter and was a keynote speaker at the national convention in 2017, earning rave reviews.
He’s founder and principal of Kéré Architecture. Born in the village of Gando in Burkina Faso, he was the first child in his village to be sent to school. Since becoming an architect, he has designed internationally recognized projects in Burkina Faso, Mali, and China, including the widely celebrated 2017 Serpentine Pavilion. He is a tenured professor at Harvard University and founder of the Kéré Foundation.
From the physical tension, to spatial tension, to the tension between creative vision and practical restrictions, design is about finding the ideal balance between opposing forces. At Architecture Exchange East 2018, we’ll be exploring how tension can make – or break – design.
Registration opens in September for ArchEx 2018, Nov. 7-9 in Richmond.
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We’re seeking a limited number of individuals to serve as volunteers at Architecture Exchange East 2018. In gratitude for their service, volunteers are invited to attend ArchEx for free on the day(s) you help out.
We are looking for volunteers who are capable of completing a number of different tasks throughout the conference. Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one full day in order to receive the complimentary conference registration. Volunteer positions are open to all AIA Virginia members or students at Virginia’s accredited schools of architecture.
While we try to accommodate all requests, volunteers are assigned to positions where we have the need. (Volunteers must fulfill their entire commitment to receive complimentary conference registration.)
If you are interested, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form. We’ll be in touch later to confirm the details of your participation.
We’re excited to announce that the theme for this year’s Architecture Exchange East is Tension. Over the course of the conference, we will take a closer look at balance and compromise in architecture. Tension exists both within and without our work. From the physical tension that empowers buildings to stand to the tension between creative vision and practical restrictions, we are thrilled to explore this theme.
Further announcements about the registration dates and pricing, keynote speaker, the panel discussion topic and speakers, tours, and networking events will be coming soon.
We look forward to seeing you in Richmond this November 7-9.
The deadline to submit your presentation proposal for Architecture Exchange East has been extended until April 30, 2018.
This year’s conference will be held Nov. 7–9, 2018, in Richmond, Virginia, and will bring together an audience of more than 1,000 architects and allied professionals over the course of the three-day event.
Our goal is to bring together the brightest minds and most engaging speakers to present talks that are future-focused on a wide range of subjects — and to provoke important conversations between design professionals.
Your talk could range from a one-hour session to a full-day workshop. We don’t want to box you into a particular format. We’re encouraging creative approaches to content delivery, including panel discussions, tours, and guided collaborative conversations.
To propose a seminar, workshop, or tour, complete the Presentation Proposal Form by April 30, 2018. Your proposal will be reviewed and you will be contacted by July 2018.
Help curate the very best programming, tours, and courses for Architecture Exchange East.
AIA Virginia is looking for a diverse group of members from a range of professional backgrounds to help shape the educational content for Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx).
Members of the Program Advisory Group help identify potential speakers, provide suggestions for content, and evaluate speaker proposals.
Volunteers can expect to:
If you’re interested in helping to create a cutting-edge educational program by joining the Program Advisory Group, simply email Rhea George at rgeorge@aiava.org by March 1.
The ArchEx Call for Proposals is now open. We are seeking experts both from within the profession and outside it to showcase cutting-edge case studies and the latest technologies, practices, and research at Architecture Exchange East.
Our goal is to bring together the brightest minds and most engaging speakers to present talks that are future-focused on a wide range of subjects ― and to provoke important conversations among design professionals.
Though Architecture Exchange East has a 30-year history, we are looking forward to building on the energy of last year’s conference with a renewed and vigorous focus on curating exceptional, inspirational content. We hope you will consider being an integral part of this gathering of creative professionals.
Your talk could range from a one-hour session to a full-day workshop. We don’t want to box you into a particular format. We’re encouraging creative approaches to content delivery, including panel discussions, tours, and guided collaborative conversations. We welcome all proposals.
To propose an offering, complete and submit the Presentation Proposal Form by April 9. Your proposal will be reviewed and you will be contacted by July 2016. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
Process Outline
Phase I (Potential Speakers)
Phase II (Program Advisory Group)
Phase III (Speakers)
Suggestions and Questions
Suggestions for potential speakers or questions about the conference can be directed to Rhea George at rgeorge@aiava.org or (804) 237-1768.
Wow! Architecture Exchange East 2017 was amazing! Here’s a quick look at the fun we had. Save the date for ArchEx 2018! Nov. 7-9, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
all photos by Jay Paul
