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Brenda Belanger

Brenda Belanger

AIA

ELM Arch

Address 8950 SW 74 CourtFt. Lauderdale, FL 33156

Contact Information

786-391-2646

[email protected]

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✨ What an evening. 🪑💬 Last night, we pulled up ou

✨ What an evening. 🪑💬

Last night, we pulled up our chairs and were inspired.

Our Veranda Chats brought together three incredible authors — Rosa Lowinger of RLA, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA of DPZ CoDesign, and Vanessa Smith-Torres, AIA of Perkins&Will — for a conversation that was as warm and rich as the room itself.

Thank you to every person who showed up and shared a piece of the evening with us.

A thank you to our generous sponsors who make these moments possible:

DPZ CoDesign
The Bierman Group
Armstrong World Industries
Bildworx Design

Until next time — connect, share, inspire. 🌿

🛋️🖼️🪴🪑Join AIA Miami’s Women In Architecture Commi

🛋️🖼️🪴🪑Join AIA Miami’s Women In Architecture Committee for a night of Veranda Chats!

Pull up a chair and join the conversation with:

Rosa Lowinger

Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA

Vanessa Smith-Torres, AIA

May 19th, 2026

6pm-8:30pm

DPZ Codesign 1023 SW 25th ave Miami, FL 33135

Thank you to our sponsors:
@wearedpz @thebiermangroup @armstrongcommercialceilings Bildworx Design (Engineering Consulting Services)

AIM 20th Anniversary! This years “Architects In

AIM 20th Anniversary!

This years “Architects In The Making” Summer Camp is from June 15th - June 26th at Florida International University.

Come join us at our fun-packed AIA Miami summer camp program!

- Students learn the fundamentals of Architecture & Design from licensed architects

- Career Guidance and Portfolio Creation Assistance

- Educational Field Trips

- Make new friends!

AIM Summer Camp 2026 has limited capacity, reserve a spot for an Architect in the Making today!

LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER OR BECOME A SPONSOR
CONTACT: marilyn@aiamiami.org || 645-222-1610 for more info

🎳 It's time to BOWL for a cause! 🎳 AIA Miami's 2nd

🎳 It's time to BOWL for a cause! 🎳
AIA Miami's 2nd Annual FAPAC
Bowling Tournament is HERE and we want YOU on the lanes!

📅 June 17th

🕕 6PM – Registration, Networking & Warm-ups

🕖 7PM – 9PM – Official Play + Light Bites & Cocktails 🍹

Grab your crew (6 people per team) and spend the evening bowling, connecting, and supporting FAPAC! Your ticket includes 3 hours of bowling, appetizers, and drinks — all for a great cause.

Sponsorship opportunities available!

Questions? Reach us at info@aiamiami.org

Spaces are LIMITED

👉 Link in bio to grab your tickets & learn more.

Thank you to our current sponsors

Awards Sponsor: @studio_mcg_architecture

Dessert Sponsor: Energy Cost Solutions Group

Food Sponsor: @soprema_usa

Beverage Sponsor: Compeling Solutions

AIA Miami and AIA Fort Lauderdale hosted the annua

AIA Miami and AIA Fort Lauderdale hosted the annual South Florida Young Architect Awards on May 7th in Miami to celebrate South Florida’s next generation of Emerging Professionals, up-and-coming Associates, Architecture Students, and the firms that best support them.

The awards recognize excellence in the Architecture profession by architects who have achieved licensure within the past ten years and Associates or AIAS members currently pursuing licensure.

We're so grateful to everyone who came out to honor our nominees and winners! We hope you had as much fun as we did. 🥂🎶

A huge thank you to the sponsors who made this celebration possible 👏
🎧 DJ Sponsor
@studio_mcg_architecture

🍸 Bar Sponsors
@stantec
@ddscad
Cuesta Construction

🎤 Technology Sponsor
@acousticarchitects

🥤 Refreshment Sponsors
Rochell Engineering
Uzin Utz

🤝 Friends of AIA
SSA / Sarah Medcalf
@brodsoninc
@schlutersystemsna
@americanscreensolutions
RCI Engineering

Congratulations to our 2026 Young Architect Award winners:

Best Place to Work — Peacock Architects

Best Portfolio — Catalina Cabral-Framinan

Mentor of the Year — Vanessa Smith-Torres, AIA

Project Manager of the Year — Elliot N. Young, AIA

Rising Star of the Year (Associate) — Ecem Aksoy, Assoc. AIA

Rising Star of the Year (Young Architect) — Bryce Bounds, AIA

Studio Project of the Year — Yuva Nest by Ecem Aksoy, Assoc. AIA

Volunteer of the Year — Alyssa Scherger, Assoc. AIA

Your work, leadership, and passion are shaping the future of our profession!

*link in bio for Photo Gallery*

A Special Thank You To Keely Brunkov, Candela Cicinelli, Jheier Azocar.

- Photography Credits To Sandy Dewitt @sandydewittphoto

Meet The Jury For This Year's @aiamiami & @aiaftlc

Meet The Jury For This Year's @aiamiami & @aiaftlchapter Young Architect Awards!

A special thank you to @aiaeastbay for a full day of deliberations and casting in your votes.

Good luck to all the candidates and nominees. See you tomorrow night!

5/7/2026
6pm-9pm

*link in bio for tickets*

Meet The Jury For This Year's @aiamiami & @aiaftlc

Meet The Jury For This Year's @aiamiami & @aiaftlchapter Young Architect Awards!

A special thank you to @aiaeastbay for a full day of deliberations and casting in your votes.

Good luck to all the candidates and nominees. See you tomorrow night!

5/7/2026
6pm-9pm

*link in bio for tickets*

🎟️ GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎟️ We're giving away free ticke

🎟️ GIVEAWAY ALERT 🎟️

We're giving away free tickets to the 2026 Young Architect Awards — a night of dinner, drinks, and celebrating South Florida's next generation of architecture talent! 🌿✨

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
🕕 6:00PM – 9:00PM
📍 EOS Garden at the Kalamata Tiki Bar, Miami

HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ LIKE this post
2️⃣ TAG a friend in the comments who deserves a night out!

Multiple Winners announced Wednesday afternoon. Must be able to attend in person.

Good luck! 🏆

Giveaway sponsored by SSA — People. Products. Solutions.
—
🤝 Presented by @aiamiamifl & @aiafortlauderdale

#YoungArchitectAwards #AIAMiami #AIAFortLauderdale #ArchitectureLife #MiamiEvents #Giveaway #YoungArchitects #SouthFloridaArchitecture #EmergingProfessionals

We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our ve

We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our very own — Zamorah Barley, an AIM and BAM @bam.miami student at Design and Architecture Senior High @dashschool , who has been awarded a Full Scholarship to Cornell University's City Visionaries Summer Program — a $13,000 value with no tuition due!

This five-week program, hosted by Cornell's prestigious College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) in New York City, gives high school students the opportunity to explore architecture, urban design, and the future of cities through real-world challenges and hands-on design studios.

Zamorah's achievement is a testament to her talent, dedication, and the power of community.

AIA Miami is honored to have played a role in her journey through the AIM and BAM programs, and we cannot wait to see everything she builds next.

Designing today. Building tomorrow. 🏙️

A Mediterranean botanical garden, warm Miami night

A Mediterranean botanical garden, warm Miami nights, string lights, great food, better drinks — and the most creative minds in South Florida all in one room.

That's the Young Architects Awards 2026. 🥂

📍 5808 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL

📅 Thursday, May 7th | 6:00 PM

Hosted by AIA Fort Lauderdale & AIA Miami!

Whether you're an emerging talent or an established firm, come celebrate, connect, and enjoy the kind of evening that only happens once a year.

⏳ Limited tickets remain — don't miss it.

🔗 RSVP via link in bio

Join AIA Miami's Women In Architecture Committee f

Join AIA Miami's Women In Architecture Committee for a night of Veranda Chats!

Pull up a chair and join the conversation with our 3 authors:

Rosa Lowinger

Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA

Vanessa Smith-Torres, AIA

May 19th, 2026

6pm-8:30pm

DPZ Codesign 1023 SW 25th ave Miami, FL 33135

link in bio for tickets

Join AIA Miami's Hard Hat Committee as we tour the

Join AIA Miami's Hard Hat Committee as we tour the Soleste On The Bay.

In Collaboration with @formgrouparchitects @pcedesign @theestatecompanies

May 13th
3pm-4pm
Link in bio for more info

Soleste on the Bay is a 28-story mixed-use tower in the final stages of construction in North Miami Beach, located in close proximity to Oleta River State Park. Developed by The Estates Companies, the project is a sister development to the nearby 23-story mixed-use property to the north.

The building comprises 363 residential units and more than 14,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space along Biscayne Boulevard. A comprehensive amenity program includes two swimming pools, a spinning studio and game room, a 2,400+ SF fitness center, a 1,400+ SF spa, a 1,400 SF bar and lounge, and over 10,600 SF of recreation space across the 9th-floor deck and rooftop. The structure features a 21-story tower above an 8-story podium with a parking garage accommodating over 600 spaces. Project completion is anticipated in summer 2026.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

South Florida’s development landscape is being res

South Florida’s development landscape is being reshaped by the realities of extreme weather, from rising temperatures and flood risk to escalating insurance costs. In this environment, resilience has emerged as a core economic driver - fundamentally influencing how projects are designed, financed, and evaluated.

Developers are increasingly viewing resilient, high-performance buildings not just as a sustainability measure, but as a capital strategy that strengthens asset durability, supports long-term performance, and aligns with evolving investor expectations.
Resilience-driven strategies can enhance operational efficiency, reduce energy demand, lower operating costs, and help stabilize insurance exposure - ultimately positioning assets for stronger financial performance and market competitiveness.

This forum explores how resilience is shaping the next generation of South Florida real estate, reframing building performance through the lens of value creation, risk mitigation, and long-term asset optimization.

Thursday, May 14th
Ironside Miami
@usgbc @miamiironside

AIA Hours:
2 LU

Link in bio for more info! (agenda, speakers, credits and hours)

AIA Miami Members may email jheier@aiamiami.org for a member discount code

Get ready to mix, mingle, and marvel at the Young

Get ready to mix, mingle, and marvel at the Young Architects Awards 2026 hosted by AIA Fort Lauderdale & AIA Miami.

📍 5808 NE 4th Ct, Miami, Fl
📅 Thursday, May 7th | 6:00 PM

This is THE event to connect with South Florida’s most dynamic design community. Whether you're an emerging architect or an established firm—this is where bold ideas collide and futures are shaped.

✨ Limited tickets remain—secure yours NOW before the room is packed and the stories are told without you!

🔗 RSVP with link in bio

For 20 years, AIM has been more than a camp...it’s

For 20 years, AIM has been more than a camp...it’s been a community.

Students, mentors, and future architects learning side by side.

Interested in joining us this summer as a student or counselor?

We’d love to have you be part of the legacy!

Sponsorships are limited!

See link in bio!

#kidssummercamp #miamisummercamp #soflosummercamp #summerschool #summerfun #Kidscamp

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community 🌇🍹

The Emerging Professionals Committee is hosting a Networking Happy Hour at Regatta Grove on Thursday, April 23rd. The perfect opportunity to meet and connect with fellow emerging professionals across the industry.

More importantly, this is your chance to come together and build momentum ahead of the Young Architect Awards. Let’s show up strong, support one another, and celebrate the next generation of leaders in our field.

Good vibes, great people, and meaningful connections. You won’t want to miss it.

📍 Regatta Grove
🗓 Thursday, April 23rd

Wrapping up another incredible day on the course a

Wrapping up another incredible day on the course at AIA Miami’s 2026 Annual Golf Tournament ⛳️

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and all the golfers who came out and made this event such a success. Your support and energy are what continue to elevate this tournament year after year.

Events like this go far beyond the game. They create real opportunities for connection, collaboration, and growth within our industry. From tee box conversations to post-round celebrations, this is where relationships are built and the community gets stronger.

We’re already looking ahead… and trust us, next year will be even bigger and better.

Stay tuned. You won’t want to miss 2027. 🔥

Recap Video Coming Soon!

Thank you to our 2026 AIA Miami Golf Tournament Su

Thank you to our 2026 AIA Miami Golf Tournament Sunscreen & Tee Sign Sponsors!

@cpsoutdoors
@studio_mcg_architecture
@brizofaucet
@koda_miami

Stayed Tuned For Our Golf Recap Video!

Thank you to our 2026 AIA Miami Golf Tournament Sp

Thank you to our 2026 AIA Miami Golf Tournament Sponsors!

Shamrock Engineering: Tequila Station Sponsor

Peikko: Lunch Sponsor

Lighting Dynamics: Golfe Tee and Tee Sign Sponsor

Schluter Systems: Mariachi Sponsor

Stayed Tuned For Our Golf Recap Video!

Thank you to our 2026 AIA Miami Golf Tournament Sp

Thank you to our 2026 AIA Miami Golf Tournament Sponsors!

Coble Builders: Golf Ball Sponsor

Artifex Construction: Golf Cart Sponsor

CES Engineering: Awards Banquet
Sponsor

RCI Engineering: Tequila Station Sponsor

Brodosn Construction: Tequila Station Sponsor

Fenagh Engineering and Testing: Silver Sponsor

Stayed Tuned For Our Golf Recap Video!

Get ready to mix, mingle, and marvel at the Young

Get ready to mix, mingle, and marvel at the Young Architects Awards 2026 hosted by AIA Fort Lauderdale & AIA Miami.

📍 5808 NE 4th Ct, Miami, Fl
📅 Thursday, May 7th | 6:00 PM

This is THE event to connect with South Florida’s most dynamic design community. Whether you're an emerging architect or an established firm—this is where bold ideas collide and futures are shaped.

✨ Limited tickets remain—secure yours NOW before the room is packed and the stories are told without you!

🔗 RSVP with link in bio

⛳️ A few spots remain for this year’s AIA Miami Go

⛳️ A few spots remain for this year’s AIA Miami Golf Tournament. Don’t miss your chance to join us!

Get ready for a full day of fun on the course, featuring tequila stations, golf carts, mariachi music, beer tents, yard games, and more.

Secure your spot today! Registration and sponsorship packages available with the link in bio.

Thank you to this year's AIA Soccer Tournament Pri

Thank you to this year's AIA Soccer Tournament Printing Sponsor @thomas_printworks

At Thomas Printworks, they are fully committed to customer success and delivering excellent, top-quality products. You can count on their team for collaborative partnerships, integrity and respect, fast and flexible service, and innovative solutions that help your organization grow and thrive.

When they say “everything print,” they mean everything print. Whatever printed material you need, they can deliver it and exceed your expectations — while keeping the process simple and cost-effective for you.

Need to spruce up your marketing supply chain or start a new marketing campaign? What about upgrading your signage? Thomas Print Works has you covered.

Young Architects from Miami & Ft Lauderdale are lo

Young Architects from Miami & Ft Lauderdale are looking for your support by sponsoring our 2026 South Florida Young Architect Awards.

Sponsorships start at $250. Anything helps make this a great night for networking and celebrating all the hard work of our Young Architects!

Link In Bio For More Info!

SAVE THE DATE! This years "Architects In The Maki

SAVE THE DATE!

This years "Architects In The Making" Summer Camp is from June 15th - June 26th at Florida International University.

Come join us at our fun-packed AIA Miami summer camp program!

- Students learn the fundamentals of Architecture & Design from licensed architects

- Career Guidance and Portfolio Creation Assistance

- Educational Field Trips

- Make new friends!

AIM Summer Camp 2026 has limited capacity, reserve a spot for an Architect in the Making today!

LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER OR BECOME A SPONSOR

CONTACT: marilyn@aiamiami.org || 645-222-1610 for more info

The submittals are open to architects who have ach

The submittals are open to architects who have achieved licensure within the past ten years and can be submitted by individuals or firms in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Select awards
are also open to Associate or AIAS members.

All sample projects, if applicable, must have been completed within the past five years.

The awards are juried by a panel of non-competing, award-winning, Young architects from AIA East Bay who have not served as awards jurors for the participating chapters for at least the past 5 years.

Winners will be announced at The South Florida Young Architects Awards Party to be held on Thursday, May 7th at 6:00 pm

*link in bio*

Early Bird Pricing for Tickets & Sponsorships ends

Early Bird Pricing for Tickets & Sponsorships ends on March 9th!!!

Join AIA Miami for a great day out on the Golf Course at the 2026 AIA Miami annual Golf Tournament at the beautiful Miami Shores Country Club.

Sign up to sponsor, Golf, volunteer or come for the great awards dinner.

Join us on March 26th at Touzet Studio for a speci

Join us on March 26th at Touzet Studio for a special Women in Architecture event in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Women Shaping Miami will highlight the voices and impact of women who are influencing the city’s built environment through design, leadership, and innovation.

Celebrating the Past. Shaping the Future.

The evening will feature an engaging tertulia—an intimate, salon-style conversation rooted in the Latin tradition of thoughtful dialogue—creating space for meaningful discussion, connection, and shared inspiration among Miami’s design community.

*rsvp with link in bio*

Join AIA Miami for a great day out on the Golf Cou

Join AIA Miami for a great day out on the Golf Course at the 2026 AIA Miami annual Golf Tournament at the beautiful Miami Shores Country Club.

Sign up to sponsor, Golf, volunteer or come for the great awards dinner.

*early-bird pricing ends March 9th*

LINK IN BIO

Calling all Emerging Professionals to join Studio

Calling all Emerging Professionals to join Studio Mc+G Architecture for a Firm Tour Happy Hour at their new office on February 25th at 5:30pm.

Come for bites, drinks, and talks with firm principal and 2025 AIA AMiami Architect of the Year, Jennifer McConney Gayoso about owning her own firm for 9 years and the designing and building of her new office.

*link in bio to register*

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