Learn from the latest news and information from AIA Arizona, AIA Phoenix Metro, and AIA Southern Arizona.

A look at one of Old Town Scottsdale’s newest hospitality projects. On Wednesday, March 11, members and guests joined AIA Phoenix Metro AIA10 for a tour of the AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town, guided by the design-build team from Douglas Sydnor Architect + Associates, Inc., Okland Construction, and Gensler, who shared insights into the design and construction of the project....

On Friday, April 24, Associate members of AIA Arizona will be gathering at Taliesin West for an afternoon of programming and conversation that will explore radical optimism within the architecture & design profession. Registration will open in late March. This is the annual event that is planned and produced by and for Associate members—emerging professionals who are on the path...

All are welcome to join AIA Arizona, in collaboration with NOMA Arizona, for Arizona Architects Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 17, at the Arizona State Capitol. When architects engage in advocacy, we help shape the policies that impact our practice. Your presence reinforces the value of architecture in legislative decisions made about the built environment. Participating is simply a matter...

On Friday, March 6, members gathered at the AIA Arizona office in Phoenix for a half-day program geared toward AIA10 members (architects who became licensed within the past 10 years). The workshop included insightful presentations and conversation about what the early years of practice really look like—from professional liability and financial management to leadership growth, collaboration, and exploring alternate career...

At the AIA Arizona office on Tuesday, February 24, nearly 100 people enjoyed a celebratory evening for Will Bruder, FAIA, and the launch of his book, “The Architecture of Will Bruder.” Attendees included AIA members, architecture students, and friends and collaborators of Will. Jack DeBartolo 3, FAIA, was in conversation with Will about his career, his work, and the book....

Members of AIA and NOMA gathered together on Thursday, February 19, for an ice cream social that was jointly organized by the AIA Phoenix Metro Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Committee and NOMA Arizona. The event was held at skoop in Scottsdale, designed by DeBartolo Architects, which won an Honor Award in Distinguished Architecture in the 2024 AIA Arizona...