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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.