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Volume 111

10.09.07

Architecture + Film

Gallery AIA Opening Reception

USF/UCF Football Tailgate

Calvino Ruskin
Home Tour

AIA/Kaplan
Graphics Seminar

City Council
Open Positions

CDS Fee Resolutions
+ New Business Plan

Architecture + Film
Archifest Event: Tonight!
The Associates Committee presents the film KOCHUU, a visually stunning film about modern Japanese architecture, its roots in the Japanese tradition, and its impact on the Nordic building tradition.

KOCHUU, which translates to "in the jar," refers to the Japanese tradition of constructing small, enclosed physical spaces, which create the impression of a separate universe. more...

All members, family and friends are invited to view KOCHUU on Wednesday, October 10th at Muvico in Ybor City. There will be a pre-screening reception at 6:00 p.m. and the film will begin at 7:00 p.m. $10 per-person - includes soft drinks, appetizers and popcorn. RSVP online or call 813-229-3411.

Gallery AIA Opening Reception
Archifest Event: Friday, Oct. 12

As a part of Archifest, Gallery AIA, in partnership with the Safety Harbor Museum of Regional History present the exhibition, A New Hut: Ideas Competition for a New Museum.

The exhibition, juried by TMOA architect Stanley Saitowitz, explores possible design solutions for the new site of The Safety Harbor Museum - home to rich historical artifacts from the Paleo Period to modern times.

Following the popular trend of museum expansion, The Safety Harbor Museum plans on creating a new interactive learning experience by creating a new space for the collection. The design ideas from the competition will be used by museum directors and city leaders to garner support and funding for a new facility.

In addition, Gallery AIA will display the entries from the AIA Tampa Bay Photo Competition, a contest which challenged the general public to submit architecturally inspired images from the AIA Tampa Bay seven county region.

The reception is open to the public and complimentary food and drinks will be served. All are invited on Friday, October 12th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Gallery AIA in Downtown Tampa.

USF/UCF Tailgate
Join AIA associate committee
Get ready to see the USF Bulls play the UCF Knights at the AIA Football Tailgate! As a part of Archifest, the AIA Associate Committee and the USF SACD students will be tailgating before Saturday's game at Raymond James Stadium.

Join us at the BULLS ZONE in parking LOT 6D at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, October 13th at 10:00 a.m. $10 per-person for the tailgate. Food and drinks are generously provided by Sesco Lighting. All members, family and friends are invited. RSVP to the tailgate here or call 813.229.3411.

The football game will begin at 12:00 p.m. Tickets to the game are to be purchased here. All members, family and friends are invited.

Calvino Ruskin Home Tour
FINAL TOUR THIS SATRUDAY!
This Saturday, get the final look at Mike Calvino's completed Ruskin House. AIA TB first visited the three-story house a few years ago and now we have been invited back to see Calvino's finished design. Located at the mouth of the Little Manatee River in Ruskin, this six year-old project has been designed and constructed entirely by Calvino and his apprentices.

AIA Tampa Bay invites all members, family and friends to tour this architecturally unique project. Saturday, October 13th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at 1012 Canal Street in Ruskin, FL. Directions. There is no charge for this event. RSVP here.

AIA/Kaplan Graphics Seminar
ARE Graphics Divisions - Oct. 20
Prepare to pass the ARE Graphics divisions with this intense day-long seminar. Based on Kaplan’s ARE review materials and the knowledge and experience of seminar presenters, this class will utilize Kaplan’s industry-leading exam prep content. The 8-hour seminar will cover all topics required for the graphic divisions under NCARB’s ARE Guidelines V.3.1.

The presenter will review division concepts, provide key tips and strategies for success, analyze the software tools, and walk candidates through mock exams for each vignette— demonstrating passing and failing solutions along the way. More information and registration....

City Council Positions
Architecture Review + Historic Preservation vacancies
The City Council of the City of Tampa is seeking volunteers to fill positions that have already expired or will be expiring as of December 31, 2007. The positions include vacancies on the Architectural Review Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission.

Individuals interested in being appointed to one of these positions must be a resident of the City of Tampa and a registered voter in Hillsborough County.

These positions are voluntary. Individuals being appointed to serve on these boards and commissions serve without compensation. Individuals being appointed may be required to file financial disclosure.

Deadline for submission of applications is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25th, in the Office of the City Clerk, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Third Floor, Tampa, Florida. See complete information here.

If you have any questions, please Sandra S. Marshall, Deputy City Clerk at (813) 274-7077 or Sandy.Marshall@tampagov.net.

Construction Services Division
fee Resolution + New
Business Plan
After several community workshops the Construction Services Division has announced the new strategic business plan and permit fee schedule. After reviewing responses and recommendations, the the new fees will enable the Division to provide the resources needed to meet the ever increasing demands of customers and the construction industry for today and the future. See the CDS changes...