Join Us: Boneyard Studios Open House

join AYAC DC + Balto for a fun little open house at boneyard studios in northeast DC, sunday june 1 @ noon.  From their blog:

Boneyard Studios, founded 2012 in the District of Columbia, is a showcase of tiny houses on wheels with a mission to demonstrate creative urban infill, promote the benefits of tiny houses, support other tiny house builders, and model what a tiny house community could look like.

Boneyard Studios

21 Evarts Street Northeast

Washington, DC 20002

rsvp below - looking forward to seeing you there!

AIA|DC Architecture Week Starts Today!

Check out the many events, tours and workshops organized by the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects all week.  Full schedule here: http://aiadc.com/calendar

2014 Blair Phillips Memorial Awards

As part of last month's Academical Village People Reunion Weekend in Charlottesville, friends, family and faculty close to Blair Phillips (BSArch '11) celebrated his life and legacy by awarding the first pair of Blair Phillips Memorial Awards to one very deserving individual - Sam Eldredge (BSArch '15).  Sam, as a member of AVP and student of architecture, stood out to both selection committees as the individual who best exemplifies the traits we admired most in Blair: selflessness, enthusiasm and excellence in all pursuits, personally, professionally and artistically. 

The beautiful spring afternoon included a performance by AVP current members and alumni, heartfelt words from Deirdre and Paul Phillips, Earl Mark and John Buttram, and the presentation of the award to a grateful Sam.  A big thank you to all involved and cheers to Sam on his successes as a designer and musician thus far, and for helping Blair's spirit live on both in and out of Campbell Hall and the University of Virginia. 

AVP members and alumni including award recipient Sam Eldredge (BSArch '15) at far left

A bit more background on our friend and the award:

The Blair Phillips Memorial Fund was established in April 2013 to honor Blair Phillips (BSArch ’11), his life and accomplishments, and to support future awards at the University of Virginia.  The Blair Phillips Memorial Award is presented annually on the basis of merit to two exceptionally deserving undergraduate students, one studying at the School of Architecture and another a member of the Academical Village People (AVP), a student a cappella musical group at the University of Virginia. 

Blair’s positive energy, creativity, and enthusiasm manifested itself in roles as an AVP member and Music Director, as a student and teacher of architecture, and in his professional achievements after graduation.  Blair is best remembered for his abilities to collaborate effortlessly and synthesize ideas across disciplines, while at the same time being fully attentive to many personal friendships and diverse interests.


We are actively fundraising for the endowment of the fund to ensure these awards will be granted in perpetuity. If you are interested in contributing or have questions about the fund, please contact Sara Allen Harper of the AYAC or the SARC Foundation directly. If you are ready to contribute, please include "Blair Phillips Memorial Award" in the special instructions section of this online contribution form. Thank you for your support!

20/20 "Winners and Losers" Recap

AYAC DC+Baltimore, along with 30 of our closest young alumni friends, celebrated successes and failures of our ranks Thursday night as part of the ongoing 20/20 series: Winners and Losers.  The authors Gaston Dietz, Melissa Elliot, David Duxbury, and Sara Allen Harper, presented a range of academic, post-grad, professional or independent projects and competition entries.  Interesting and engaging all around.  Photo evidence below!



Many thanks to R2L:Architects for sharing their beautiful space, the SARC Foundation for their continued support and all who presented and attended for making AYAC DC+Baltimore's 3rd annual 20/20 a success!

20x20 This Thursday Night @ R2L:Architects

See you this Thursday at R2L:Architects in Georgetown for another installation of AYAC DC+Baltimore's 20x20 series: Winners and Losers.

Come enjoy food, drink and conversations on the successes (and failures) of fellow young alums Gaston Dietz, Melissa Elliot, David Duxbury, and Sara Harper.

April 17th, 6:30-8:30pm

R2L: Architects

3222 N St, NW # 500
Washington, DC 20007 

Call for Submissions: "Winners and Losers" 20x20

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: "Winners and Losers: competition entries, proposals, and other ideas, big or small, that did [or didn't] get off the ground" 20/20 Presenters

AYAC - DC+Baltimore will be hosting another 20 x 20 (pecha kucha style) event on April 17th at the offices of R2L:Architects in Georgetown Washington, DC.  We invite fellow young alums in the area to nominate themselves or your peers to participate in this fast-paced presentation format (20 slides, 20 seconds each) and share their recent works pertaining to the theme “Winners and Losers, " presenting competition entries, proposals, and other ideas that did (or didn't) get off the ground.  How do these successes and failures influence our work?  How have we changed our methodology or frame of reference with respect to those experiences?

Please send your or your nominee's contact information along with a brief summary/images of pertinent work to Renee N. Pean (renee.pean@gmail.com) by Friday March 28. For more info or updates check our blog: http://ayac-dcbaltimore.blogspot.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

SAVE THE DATE:
AYAC in DC and Bmore Spring 20/20 Alumni Event
Thursday, April 17th, 6:30-8:30PM
R2L: Architects
3222 N St, NW # 500
Washington, DC 20007