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Congratulations, Barbara Camelia!

Congratulations to Barbara Camelia, AIA, on becoming licensed!

Barbara Camelia, AIA, is an Architect I at HKS, Inc. in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Join us in congratulating our Design Awards winner

Join us in congratulating our Design Awards winners in the Hospitality category!

The Design Awards program showcases architectural projects that exhibit outstanding design quality, technical innovation, and environmental sensitivity. A jury representing AIA Detroit evaluated more than 120 design entries, considering aesthetics, social impact, innovation, context, performance, and environmental stewardship, along with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence.

Join us in congratulating our Design Award winners

Join us in congratulating our Design Award winners in the Healthcare category!

The Design Awards program showcases architectural projects that exhibit outstanding design quality, technical innovation, and environmental sensitivity. A jury representing AIA Detroit evaluated more than 120 design entries, considering aesthetics, social impact, innovation, context, performance, and environmental stewardship, along with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence.

Join us in congratulating our Design Award winners

Join us in congratulating our Design Award winners in the Education category!

The Design Awards program showcases architectural projects that exhibit outstanding design quality, technical innovation, and environmental sensitivity. A jury representing AIA Detroit evaluated more than 120 design entries, considering aesthetics, social impact, innovation, context, performance, and environmental stewardship, along with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence.

Join us in congratulating our Design Awards winner

Join us in congratulating our Design Awards winners in the Cultural | Civic category!

The Design Awards program showcases architectural projects that exhibit outstanding design quality, technical innovation, and environmental sensitivity. A jury representing AIA Detroit evaluated more than 120 design entries, considering aesthetics, social impact, innovation, context, performance, and environmental stewardship, along with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence.

We’re so excited to begin shouting all of our amaz

We’re so excited to begin shouting all of our amazing award winners this year, starting with all of our Design Award Honorees! Get ready to see all the designs and honorees throughout the next week or so. Give us some grace with all the posts, we want to shout you ALL out!!!

The Design Awards program showcases architectural projects that exhibit outstanding design quality, technical innovation, and environmental sensitivity. A jury representing AIA Detroit evaluated more than 120 design entries, considering aesthetics, social impact, innovation, context, performance, and environmental stewardship, along with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence.

Until next year!

Throwing it back to four weeks ago & the amazing A

Throwing it back to four weeks ago & the amazing Ask An Architect Panel our EP committee hosted!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the event. If you came, what did you learn? We love hearing your biggest takeaways from our events!

Happy November! You know what that means - event r

Happy November! You know what that means - event round up 🤠 Not as action packed as October but still a lot happening as we approach the holiday season!

Our committees are having their moment this month with @wia.miami hosting their 8x8x2 event this week and the Resilience and Adaptation Committee hosting a new event at the end of the month called The Art of Natural Design in collaboration with @casaraizmia - more details on that soon!

Somehow, we have two months left of 2026 🫠 We have a few more events in store for the rest of 2026 so keep your eyes out!

Photo image credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

One week since The Black & Silver Ball 🪩🪩🪩 & we st

One week since The Black & Silver Ball 🪩🪩🪩 & we still can’t stop talking about it!!!
Here’s the recap - in photos!

TLDW:
The Mayfair in Coconut Grove was a beautiful backdrop for all the design-forward members.
The people looked TOP tier in disco fashion.
The Mayor gave @aiamiami a proclamation 🤩🙏🏼
The awards were well deserved!
The after party was so good, we extended it 🥳

Big congrats to all of the award winners - more on them in the coming weeks!

Thank you to everyone who made this such a special night for design (& disco) in Miami!!!

Until next year …

Our signature Christopher Kelley Leadership Develo

Our signature Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program graduated this year’s cohort a month ago, on September 25th, and special thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting this transformative program!!!

We’ve been saving this post for a while so it didn’t get lost in the mix of Gala. You need your own spotlight, CKLDP!

Not to mention, applications for next year are now open - closing December 7!!!
The program preview comes out in two days!

NEW EVENT: November 5 from 6 to 8pm | In our busy

NEW EVENT: November 5 from 6 to 8pm | In our busy lives we might lose sight of why we do what we do. That’s why @wia.miami is hosting their Annual 8x8x2 Event!

we have 8 presenters, in 4 minutes or less, will discuss the satisfaction felt and the challenges faced as design professionals.

Our Presenters:
Gabriela Dipillis, Soprema
Lisbeth Linert, Tanner US
Juliana Sharkey, Bierman 3Form
Jennifer Kelly, Armstrong World Industries
Sarah Metcalf, SSA
Amy Rosado, Sonoma
Margaritte Ramos, ShadeFlorida
Rosanna Ruiz, Schluter

Register through our website!

SPONSOR ROUND UP because our Gala is tomorrow!!! W

SPONSOR ROUND UP because our Gala is tomorrow!!! Without ALL of these amazing sponsors, our Gala would not be as amazing as it’s going to be! We’re so grateful to each and every one of you 🫶🏽🫶🏽

The Awards Ceremony is SOLD OUT but After Party tickets are still available - dancing, desserts, disco and drinks at 9pm!!!

For those of you going, check your emails for all of the info related to Gala! Emphasis on the Uber Vouchers, as a gift from us and our amazing Uber Voucher Sponsors helping us stay safe tomorrow!

See you, disco dancing fools, tomorrow!!! 🪩🪩🪩

WE’RE (dance) FLOORED! The Awards Portion of the e

WE’RE (dance) FLOORED! The Awards Portion of the evening SOLD OUT 🪩🪩🪩
Don’t fear, for those who want to still join the fun, we have after-party tickets still available - desserts, disco vibes, and dancing at 9pm!!

Also, for sponsors or awardees, please contact Marilyn@aiamiami.org directly if you haven’t gotten a ticket already - we got you! If you are not a sponsor or awardee, we will add you to the waitlist and let you know Friday at noon for sure!

We thank you all for making this year’s Awards Ceremony a success already & look forward to celebrating with you!!!
Will we see you there?

ONE WEEK AWAY!!! 🪩🪩🪩 Tickets are moving fast now s

ONE WEEK AWAY!!! 🪩🪩🪩 Tickets are moving fast now so get yours before they sell out!

See our website or DM us for the link to purchase!

Gala is happening next week and so is this! Not to

Gala is happening next week and so is this! Not to mention, our interim ED is speaking, as is our President-Elect 👀

Join us to The Best of Italian Design, taking place on October 21–22 in the Miami Design District.

Meet new Italian furniture manufacturers and join conversations with some of South Florida’s most respected leaders in architecture, design, and real estate development.
Our panel program will explore industry trends, new ideas, and the influence of contemporary Italian design on South Florida’s evolving market.

Guest speakers include:
Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Founding Principal of Arquitectonica
Carlos Rosso, President of Rosso Development
Kobi Karp, Founder of Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design
Camilo Miguel Jr., Founder and CEO of Mast Capital
Alex Witkoff, CEO of Witkoff Group

Alongside other distinguished guests, they will share perspectives on the ideas and collaborations shaping the region’s architecture and interiors.

Join us for two days of inspiration, business connections, and Italian design!

We have another Disco Ball Decor Sponsor - @eastof

We have another Disco Ball Decor Sponsor - @eastofcollins! Without their amazing generosity, this Gala wouldn’t be as glitzy!

East of Collins helps developers, contractors, architects, business owners, event producers and project teams navigate construction permitting, business licensing, special event permitting and complex municipal approvals across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. One accountable team coordinates the moving pieces, keeps the next action clear and protects project and event momentum from avoidable and costly permitting delays.

9 days until The Black and Silver Ball, y’all! 🪩

PARTNER OF THE MONTH: We’re shouting out Cuesta Co

PARTNER OF THE MONTH: We’re shouting out Cuesta Construction again because not only are they are a Disco Ball Decor Sponsor for the Gala, they are our Partner of Month in October!

Cuesta Construction has exceeded the needs and expectations of its clients by delivering innovative solutions for strategic planning, efficient construction, and effective project management. The combined efforts and commitment of the Cuesta Team, especially to our clients, has placed Cuesta atop its industry.

9 days away! 🪩🪩🪩

We’re officially 10 days away & officially have a

We’re officially 10 days away & officially have a new venue!!! 🪩
We come with exciting news - the amazing @mayfairhousemiami is our new official venue for our 2026 Design and Honor Awards Gala!

This beautiful venue was chosen to allow us to pay memorial tribute to the hotel’s architect and your recently-deceased colleague, Kenneth Treister, FAIA.
This Gaudi-inspired property is the ideal setting for our elevated Black and Silver Ball! We’re both so excited and honored to host the annual Gala here.

It’s sure to be an even more dazzling event. Tickets are limited so now is the time!

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If you needed outfit inspo 🫶🏽 because Gala is TWO

If you needed outfit inspo 🫶🏽 because Gala is TWO weeks away!

We hope you’re getting just as excited as we are for our Annual Design and Honor Awards Gala!!!

The Committee is working SO hard to ensure you all have a fantastic time so buy your tickets and tell your friends that it’s time to dance the disco night away 🪩🪩🪩

(All images are from Pinterest and NOT AI modified)

Among the great @nomanational events next week, @s

Among the great @nomanational events next week, @soflonoma is excited to collaborate with @hiphoparchitecture and @materialbank to host Remix the Palette in Miami’s Design District on Wednesday, October 14th (6-8pm) - kind of a kick-off event to the NOMA Conference.

BSH Home Appliances, who you may remember from our recent Annual Meeting, is opening their showroom to welcome our community for an interactive evening featuring @thehiphoparchitect (this year’s AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Awardee) and Material Bank. It will be a great opportunity to connect, explore materials, and experience the intersection of design, culture, and creativity!

The event is free (with a CEU) and open to all. Registration is required - DM us for the link!

We hear @nomanational is hitting record breaking n

We hear @nomanational is hitting record breaking numbers and dare we say, it may be MIAMI 💁🏽‍♀️ We’re a week away!!!
Some of our amazing members are speaking too! 👀 Come support, connect with your colleagues, and get in the NOMA spirit!

We’re excited to be a Cafecito sponsor (you get 50% off - DM us!) and Golf Hole sponsor for their inaugural Golf Classic next Wednesday where …

Every Swing Creates Opportunity.  Participation in the inaugural NOMA Golf Classic helps support the programs, mentorship opportunities, scholarships, and professional development initiatives that advance NOMA’s mission.
Together, we’re investing in future leaders and creating pathways for the next generation of architects, designers, and industry professionals. 
Join us on October 14 as we come together to support future leaders and help shape a stronger, more connected built environment.  📍 Turnberry Isle Country Club | Soffer Course
📅 October 14, 2026 🔗 Register or become a sponsor: https://charitygolftoday.com/NOMAGolfClassic
 
#WherePurposeMeetsPlay #NOMAGolfClassic #NOMA #FutureLeaders

It’s Tuesday so you know what that means! Another

It’s Tuesday so you know what that means! Another shout out to another amazing sponsor. @brfltzoninglaw is our Mirror Ball - awards table sponsor — thank you for helping bring more pizazz to our gala!

The Black and Silver Ball is quickly approaching! Get your tickets now!!

This Thursday, join the Emerging Professionals and

This Thursday, join the Emerging Professionals and AIAS UMC as they host their Ask An Architect series! Thursday, October 8 at 5:30pm on the UMC campus. We’ll be hearing from 4 architects of varied career stages. This event is open to all EPs and students of architecture but registration is required (through our website)!

October is ACTION packed here in Miami! We, as an

October is ACTION packed here in Miami! We, as an organization, are hosting and sponsoring quite a lot including our annual Design and Honors Awards Celebration (October 23)! It also seems that everyone from quite literally all over decided this was the month to host a conference in Miami. Swipe to see the many ways you can get involved this month!

Yes, we acknowledge the overlap of events so choose wisely or choose to squeeze in them both. Don’t go burning yourself out before the holidays though!

Not mentioned in the slides is our Cafecito sponsorship for @nomanational conference, which may or may not include a discount for you, as a member! DM us for more.

We’ll see you out there! 🫶🏼🫶🏼

Journey with us through our Strategic Planning Ret

Journey with us through our Strategic Planning Retreat that we had a couple weeks ago! What a day it was!!!
It was a full day, full of great ideas and if there’s one thing we can take from the day, architects love to talk with their hands 🤣

Thanks to our incredible board and upcoming board for all their engagement in the process, as well to our amazing facilitators, The Three Aspens Ltd, and our gracious hosts, @wearedeltalightna Miami showroom!

Let’s really get the Sponsor party started with th

Let’s really get the Sponsor party started with those helping us get the party started - the bar sponsors!!! They are a key player in helping us have a good time and our celebration being even more of a celebration 🥂🥂🥂

Swipe to learn more about each of our Bar Sponsors for our Black and Silver Ball on October 23!
Tickets are available now!

This Monday, we’re shouting out a special member,

This Monday, we’re shouting out a special member, @vsmithtorres, AIA with a big congratulations!!!
She has been selected for the @aianational 2026 Next to Lead program - a 10-month leadership development program that prepares a diverse cohort of women in architecture for volunteer leadership roles through virtual learning, in-person workshops and expert-led programming. Congrats again to Vanessa for such an incredible opportunity and wish her luck representing our component on the national level!

WE’RE OFFICIALLY A MONTH AWAY!!! Get your tickets

WE’RE OFFICIALLY A MONTH AWAY!!! Get your tickets now! The first 100 tickets get a $10 @uber voucher 🤌🏼🪩 available through our bio!

We are BEYOND excited to present one of our bigges

We are BEYOND excited to present one of our biggest sponsors for Design and Honor Awards Celebration: Cuesta Construction!

Over 20 years of exceeding expectations 💪

At Cuesta Construction, it’s simple: strategic planning + efficient construction + effective project management = results their clients trust.

Their team doesn’t just build projects - they build relationships. Quality, innovation, timeliness, and client satisfaction drive everything they do, backed by open communication, integrity, and hands-on involvement every step of the way.

Meet them at the Gala - October 23rd at 6pm! Tickets on our website 🪩

Thank you to everyone who came out and made our An

Thank you to everyone who came out and made our Annual Meeting a HUGE success!!! Shout out to our gracious host and sponsor, @gaggenauofficial, for an amazing evening!

Special congrats to the newly elected board members!!!

#AIAMiamixGaggenau

We’re excited to share our Partner of the Month -

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