Events
Fall Firm Crawl
Join our Associate Directors Brandon Newton (2026 East Director) and Hannah Murray as they lead the YAF and AIAS Student Firm Crawl and learn about the architecture industry by touring different firms in Ybor!
The crawl starts with Wannemacher Jensen Architects, an award-winning multidisciplinary team with a passion for creating innovative architecture. Ybor is just one of their 6 Florida office locations.
Next is EMPAD Architecture - a firm that boasts knowledgeable architects with beautiful built projects under their belts, including Dunedin Mix on Broadway.
Third is Chancey Architecture & Interior Design, a full-service design firm with more than 35 years' experience including extensive experience in residential design, among others.
Brandon and Hannah conclude the tour with Gasworx
Please bring a hardhat and close-toed shoes for the finale of the Firm Crawl!
REGISTER HERE
Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban — A Conversation on Art, Architecture, and Inspiration
Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban — A Conversation on Art, Architecture, and Inspiration
St. Petersburg, FL — Join Artist AGalban and Architect Peter Hauerstein for an afternoon exploring the intersection of art, faith, and architecture at the President Barack Obama Main Library, 3745 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, on Saturday, November 1st, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The event begins with AGalban sharing insights into his exhibit Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban, a body of work inspired by his transformative visit to Barcelona’s Basilica of La Sagrada Família. Following Galban’s talk, Architect Peter Hauerstein will lead an engaging presentation on Antoni Gaudí’s early influences—nature, faith, and symbolism—that shaped the visionary design of the basilica.
Select pieces from Galban’s acclaimed Gaudi and Galban Series will be on display during the event.
This special program is presented in partnership with the AIA Tampa Bay Center for Architecture and Design. The Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban Traveling Art Exhibit is made possible through generous support from the Gobioff Foundation and the City of St. Petersburg Individual Artist Grant.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: President Barack Obama Main Library
3745 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33713, 727-893-7724
Admission is free and open to the public.
Celebrate Design Honor & Design Awards Reception
Join more than 300 members of the AEC community for Thee Tampa Bay Architecture Celebration of the Year on Thursday, November 6th at Centro Asturiano de Ybor City.
Meat, Eat, and Skeet Sporting Clays Tournament 2025
Join AIA Tampa Bay for a great afternoon of networking, amateur clays shooting, and BBQ at Tampa’s premier sporting clays facility! The 11th Annual Event will be held at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays on December 12th at 11:30am.
There will be prizes given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd best teams as well as the Top Shooter! Shooters will be given 50 shells, ear protection, and a golf cart seat; remember to bring your eye protection!
Interested in being a sponsor? Learn more about different perks and packages!
Click Here to sign up and get your tickets or to Sponsor!
Light Up the Zoo @ ZooTampa
Architects are invited to join Envision Lighting and ASLA Members for an educational evening in an amazing setting - Zoo Tampa’s Africa. Enjoy an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and earn 1.5 HSW CEU’s while being enlightened.
Through various exhibits along the wandering path, you will learn about the principles of lighting design and how to ensure the safety and visual comfort of the living environment.
Enjoy an exciting evening walking through ZooTampa Africa as we demonstrate lighting topics including: Color Optics, Effects of CCT on plants, Creating the plant to be the “fixture,” Path lighting and more!
Dive into the Cocktail Bar and indulge in the heavy hors d’oeuvres that will be coming your way!
Mark it in your calendar! Thursday, October 16th 2025 !
Register for the Event HERE
Design Award Entry Due Honor Award Nominations Due
Design Awards recognizing excellence in architectural design located in Tampa Bay and by Tampa Bay’s architects. Join the best of the best and submit work for well deserved recognition.
Annual Meeting and Elections
Members, join your peers for the Annual Meeting and Elections. Food and drinks, and The Neighborhood exhibit is on display. Generously sponsored by:
MERRILL a Bank of America Company | The Mannings Group
ARE Study Session 8
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
ARE Study Session 7
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
Hardhat Tour: Horizon West Bay
Join us for a tour of the new home of Largo City Hall, Horizon West Bay, designed by ASD|SKY and constructed by BIltmore.
Horizon West Bay is a $85 million mixed-use development featuring a new Largo City Hall and nearly 20,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. It is scheduled to open later this year.
Lunchtime CE Series
One hour CE daily at Noon. Register for one session or all of them!
Design Award Entry Registration Deadline
Design Awards recognizing excellence in architectural design located in Tampa Bay and by Tampa Bay’s architects. Join the best of the best and submit work for well deserved recognition.
ARE Study Session 6
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
11 Months After Milton Are We Ready for the Next One?
Join AIA Tampa Bay and FSEA on August 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Center for Architecture & Design for lite fare, drinks and an exhilarating panel discussion.
Our panel of professionals will discuss lesson learned from recent hurricanes and how we can be more resilient in the future.
ARE Study Session 5
POSTPONED
oin us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
The Art of Architecture
The Art of Architecture: A Panel Discussion on Friday, August 8 at 6:00 PM at The Portico. This engaging conversation will explore the intersection of art, architecture, and spirituality with leading voices in design and in partnership with AIA Tampa Bay's Center for Architecture and Design. It is hosted in concert with Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudí and Galban, the first-ever traveling art exhibit by noted artist AGalban, embarks on a multi-city journey inspired by the visionary genius of iconic architect Antoni Gaudí and the ongoing construction of La Sagrada Família in Barcelona.
ARE Study Session 4
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
AIA Florida Convention, Tampa
This year’s AIA Florida Conference is in Tampa, Florida. Join us for great keynotes, education, tradeshow and more….
ARE Study Session 3
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
ARE Study Session 2
Join us at the Center for Architecture & Design for weekly ARE Study sessions led by Valeriu Gorobei, AIA who recently passed the exams.
Members and Students - $5
Non-Members - $10
* Buy one get one ½ off!
Week 1 - Intro to Arch (7/10)
Week 2 - Overview and Strategies (7/17)
Week 3 - Practice Management (7/24)
Week 4 - Project Management (8/7)
Week 5 - Programming & Analysis (8/14)
Week 6 - Project Planning & Design (8/21)
Week 7 - Project Development & Documentation (8/28)
Week 8 - Construction Evaluation (9/4)
Tour St. Pete Sanitation Building
Join the AIA Florida Gulf Coast and AIA Tampa Bay Chapters for a guided tour of the new St. Pete Sanitation Administration Complex designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors. This groundbreaking facility strives to exemplify civic design excellence, environmental stewardship, and community legacy.
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2025 June 4 - 7, 2025 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210 Registration is now open for AIA25—the premier AEC industry event—happening in Boston.
USF SACD Spring Lecture Series: Tod Walker, Archimania + USF SACD Open House
Registration is not required. Simply attend!
15th Annual AIATB Golf Tournament ~ Cinco de Mayo!
Join us for our Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament on May 5th at Ardea Country Club.
Join us for a fantastic day of networking and fun! Sponsor Info HERE
Ardea features two champion 18-hole courses. Our day will begin at 7:30 with warm-up and light breakfast and we head out on the links with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
The 18-hole "South" course at the Ardea Country Club facility in Oldsmar, Florida features 6,796 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.5, and it has a slope rating of 127.
Designed by Bruce Devlin/Robert von Hagge/Tom Jackson, the South golf course opened in 1974. Come be a part of this exceptional event, where your love for golf meets philanthropy. Let's tee off together for a day of impact and enjoyment!
Any questions, please reach out to dawn@aiatampabay.com
Discover the architecture of Gene Leedy, FAIA and the Polk Museum of Art
Join us for an enjoyable design-filled day in Polk County. We will start the day at Noon at the The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College previously known as the Polk Museum of Art, to see the stunning addition by Straughn Trout Architects and enjoy the gallery exhibits. We will then pop over to Winter Haven to see three inspiring properties by the renowned Sarasta-School Architect, Gene Leedy, FAIA. His home, office and a third residence offered as a curated tour by Double Tee Arts, led by prominent architect Max Strang, FAIA. According to Strang, “Gene Leedy was a major design thinker and rigorous intellectual, his design strategies are more relevant today, than ever.”
Double Tee Arts invites you to join them for an additional Cocktail Salon & Conversation at The Gene Leedy House (https://www.doubleteearts.org/). The Salon theme “Shaping Structure, Shaping Lives” takes a holistic look at Gene Leedy’s practice and thought leadership in the field of architecture & urban design.
Schedule:
Noon - Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College; 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland, FL 33801
1:00 - Lunch on your own
2:00 - Gene Leedy Residence + Neighboring Residence; 1518 Drexel Ave NE, Winter Haven, FL
3:00 - Gene Leedy Office; 555 Ave G NW, Winter Haven, FL
4:00 - Third Residence by Leedy or Strang; tba
Optional, Separate Ticket
6:00 - Design Salon at Gene Leedy House ($60) Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be provided. Purchase tickets for salon only HERE.
If you are staying for the Salon we suggest the following hotels in Winter Haven.
Staybridge Suites in Downtown Winter Haven. (Preferred)
Adams Estate Lodging (Best Option if available)
Holiday Inn Winter Haven
Tampa Urban Riverboat Tour
Join urban designer Josh Frank and architect Ross Tisdale for a unique journey aboard the Pirate Taxi, exploring the history and transformation of downtown Tampa and its riverfront. As you cruise along the Hillsborough River, experts will discuss the city’s urban evolution, waterfront revitalization, and the architectural significance of key landmarks. Gain insight into Tampa’s growth, planning strategies, and design trends while experiencing the city from a waterfront perspective. This immersive tour offers a fresh look at Tampa’s past, present, and future through the lens of urban planning, architecture, and sustainability.
Water Street Walking Tour
We will start our tour at the office of Gensler, a global architecture, design, and planning firm with a Tampa office located in Thousand and One at 1001 Water Street. With its signature biophilic design, Thousand and One is designed to connect people with nature. It incorporates natural materials, access to daylight, and expansive Tampa Bay views. Our tour guide, architect and planner Keith Greminger, AIA, will share insights about the design of the Water Street district before we embark on a walking tour. We will end our tour with an enjoyable trip to the rooftop of Edition with cocktails and amazing views.
Registration includes tour, and drinks at The Edition, generously sponsored by AADMIXX Design+Build Studio.
20x20: Perspectives From Award-Winning Architects
Join us for a fast-paced series of Pecha Kucha-style presentations by past winners of the Eduardo Garcia Award, the prestigious honor given to licensed architects under 40.
Tour: USF Judy Genshaft Honors College
The Judy Genshaft Honors College at the University of South Florida (USF), a five-story, 85,000-square-foot building is the latest educational facility at USF that marks the university’s ongoing expansion and growth. Located on USF’s campus in Tampa, the honors college was designed to encourage interdisciplinary exchange while providing flexible spaces to learn.
During the building tour you will learn about the building siting, architectural concept, and broad project concepts. You'll hear about how the program and campus drivers influenced the facade design, interior atrium concept and construction assembly. Also learn about the building's structural and mechanical systems and environmental concepts.
The building was designed by a collaboration between Morphosis Architects (design architect) and FleischmanGarciaMaslowski Architecture (executive architect) Learn more about the building here.
Film | The House: 6 Points of Departure
After 30 years, extraordinary architects Thom Mayne and Robin Donaldson return to a pivotal site in their careers. 2.5 years to design, 2.5 years to build, the Crawford House in Montecito, California emerged as a house of ideas and one of the world’s most widely studied pieces of residential architecture. The House takes us on an exploration of the creative process, art's impact on architecture, and reveals insights into these renowned architects' pursuit of the singular Idea.
Learn more at Badmoon. Tickets on sale soon at Tampa Theatre Box Office.
Walking Tour of Historic Mirror Lake
Tour St. Petersburg's newest Local Historic District, Mirror Lake!
Designated as a LHD at the end of 2024, Mirror Lake and its surrounding neighborhood are a special part of the 'Burg.
While it is just blocks from Central Avenue, the area has its own sense of place, with an array of historic buildings including the 1916 Carnegie Library, and the 1924 St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club among many others.
The area still retains much of its historic integrity and is a part of the Downtown National Register Historic District in addition to its new distinction as a local district.
This tour, led by Preserve the 'Burg Executive Director, Manny Leto, and PTB Board Member Emily Elwyn, will focus on the historical development of Mirror Lake and what the recently created Local Historic District overlay means for future development.
We will begin at and include a tour of the Unitarian Universalist Church.
Attendees will walk about one mile over 1.5 hours. Please dress comfortably for the Florida weather, bring bottled water and wear comfortable shoes for walking.
