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Q & A with Jamie Unkefer, DIGSAU Architect Jamie Unkefer is a principal at DIGSAU, an award-winning firm in Philadelphia, that received the Philadelphia AIA firm award in 2017 recognizing the firm’s consistency in producing distinguished architecture. Their work reflects their valued
Paul Lewis, FAIA, Principal at LTL Architects
Paul Lewis, FAIA, is a Principal at LTL Architects based in New York City. He is currently a Professor and Associate Dean at Princeton University School of Architecture, where he has taught since 2000. He received a BA from Wesleyan University and
Michel Rojkind, Rojkind Arquitectos
Michel Rojkind was born in Mexico City, where he studied Architecture and Urban Planning at the Universidad Iberoamericana. In 2002 he founded Rojkind Arquitectos (2005, “Design Vanguard”), an architecture firm focusing on design, business tactics and experiential innovation exploring innovative architectural solutions,
Kyle Lommen, Principal, Allied Works Architecture
Kyle Lommen is a Principal at Allied Works Architecture, where he has overseen the design, management, consultant coordination, and the overall execution of the firm’s projects since 1997. Kyle also served as the Director of Allied Work’s New York office from 2003-2011.
Kulapat Yantrasast, Founder, wHY
Architect Kulapat Yantrasast is the founder and creative director of wHY, an interdisciplinary design firm based in Los Angeles that foster design ideas and solutions through research, craft, experimentation, and collaboration.
Jaclyn Whitaker, AIA, SVP, WELL Faculty
Jaclyn Whitaker serves as Senior Vice President of Market Solutions for the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), where she leads a team of highly proficient experts in WELL requirements, feature intentions and the certification process with an emphasis on WELL coaching – project-specific technical support offered to teams toward successful WELL certification.
Join us Tuesday for the After Party hosted by the AIA Middle Tennessee Emerging Professionals! Tickets benefit the local chapter.
Early Bird Savings ended July 9 and Online Registration Closed on July 16.
ONSITE REGISTRATION is available. Download and Print Out the Onsite Registration Form
Cancellation Policy
Convention registrations cancelled after 5:00 pm/central on Friday, July 6, will not receive a refund. Cancellations prior to Friday, July 6, are subject to a $50 administrative handling fee. The balance will be refunded.
Volunteer Opportunities/Special Considerations
Several work stipends are available. AIATN is making convention scholarships to members that are unemployed, underemployed or need financial assistance to attend convention. This is a great program that allows members to attend and get involved in the convention as well as give the AIATN staff much needed help!
Please click HERE and COMPLETE THIS FORM to submit an application for a work/volunteer scholarship.
Applicants will be expected to help out the AIATN staff for a few hours during the convention. We will try to accommodate as many requests as possible. Last year, were able to bring 13 people to convention. We have a limited number of spots and they will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Once spots are full, we will not be able to offer any more scholarships. (Your statement of need will be kept confidential.)
Associate and Emeritus Rates
In addition, Associate and Emeritus members can register for the convention at just $125. Students can register for $25. This discounted rate does NOT include tickets to the Gala or Tours.
AIA TN Honor and Design Awards
Celebrate with architects and allied partners from across the state as we recognize newly licensed architects, announce the 2018 Design Awards and honor the 2018 Lifetime Award Recipients. This year the Awards will be held at the Franklin Theatre. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks before the presentation. Due to the location this year, dinner will not be provided. We encourage attendees to dine at one Franklin’s eclectic downtown restaurants after the presentation. A continuous shuttle will run from downtown Franklin back to the hotel until 10pm/central.
After Party
Join the AIA Middle Tennessee chapter following the Awards for a Emerging Professionals sponsored After Party. Tickets are additional and all proceeds benefit AIA Middle Tennessee.
Parking Options for Attendees not staying at the Conference Hotel:
Self-parking is available at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
The Franklin Marriott Cool Springs is the hotel of choice and location of this year's conference.
Rooms must be booked by July 3rd, and quantities are limited. Located at 700 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, Tennessee on the Ballroom Level. Directional signs will be posted.
Brian Tibbs, AIA, Committee Chair
Ali Alsaleh, Assoc. AIA
Nick Dryden, AIA
Fuller Hanan, Assoc. AIA
Elle McKenna, Assoc. AIA
Jeanne Myers, AIA
Sarah Page, AIA
Chad Polk, AIA
Sims Polk, AIA
David Powell, FAIA
John Root, AIA
Cyril Stewart, AIA
Bea Thompson, AIA
Jesse Wilmoth, Assoc, AIA
Staff
Lisa Bowler
Ashley Cates
Sheila Leggett
Carol Pedigo, Hon. AIA – AIA Middle Tennessee
Natalie Goodrum - AIA Middle Tennessee
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Call the AIA Tennessee office at 615-255-3860.