Newsletter - November 2022

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Message From the President

Hello, Everyone!


Welcome to AIA International’s Newsletter for Fall 2023.


The main highlights for Q3 were the successfully executed 2022 Design Awards, and our London 2022 Conference: Transformations in collaboration with AIA UK and AIA Continental Europe.


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AIA International Conference - London 2022: Transformations


We held our AIA International Conference from September 29th to October 3rd, hosted in London by AIA UK and in collaboration with AIA Continental Europe. Each day centred on explorations of different areas of London. 


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Emerging Professionals - 2022 Mentorship Program


A heartfelt Thank You! to our August speaker, Yiselle Santos-Rivera, for her inspirational words. We had a fantastic discussion and lots to consider after her presentation. One take away mentioned was to, “Search for that special place where your passion, potential and purpose meet so that you can do your most revolutionary, world-changing work.”


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2022 AIA International Design Awards Presentation


As part of the London 2022 Conference, we were delighted to welcome participants and invited guests to celebrate the ninth annual AIA International Design Awards. This popular event was held in the beautiful setting of 100 Liverpool St by Hopkins Architects.



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2023 Membership Renewals


Somehow we are coming to the end of 2022 already, which means you will soon be receiving a letter inviting you to renew your membership for next year.


We would like to say a big THANK YOU for being a member and encourage you to renew for 2023.



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Get involved - AIA Knowledge Communities


Join an AIA Knowledge Community and connect with others who share your passions and commitment—and start a project that advances the profession and your work.


Sustainability, emerging technologies, small business, starting or managing a firm—no matter your interest, one or more of AIA's 21 Knowledge Communities is for you.



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AIA Intl SE Asia 2022 Fall Symposium


AIA International SE ASIA 2022 Fall Symposium was an inaugural regional event, organized in collaboration with the Country Representatives of Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. As a leadership platform, it brought together the best thought leaders and practising architects from the SE Asia region to engage in a discourse on the theme Leadership in Design and Practice.


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International Members' Update - November 2022


Looking ahead - AIA International 2023 Mexico City Conference - 2 - 6 November 2023


Planning for next year’s AIA International Conference in Mexico City is underway! With our Mexico Country Representatives, Jorge and Arturo Arditti, leading and support from the AIA International Board, we are putting together a conference that already looks extraordinary.


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Spotlight on Vietnam


I was part of the SE ASIA 2022 Fall Symposium as a representative of Vietnam. My job was to invite an architect with a pioneering spirit and introduce them to the international AIA community. M.A. Hoang Manh was chosen to represent Vietnam in this conference with his lecture “Inside Out – Outside In”.


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Update from the International Union of Architects (UIA) - November 2022


Currently, the UIA Professional Practice Commission consists of 35 members representing all five UIA global regions, working collaboratively to study current practice issues with an emphasis on those impacting the cross-border mobility of architects.


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AROUND THE WORLD

The AIA Canada Chapter Board engaged in an internal strategy session earlier this fall led by our Director of DEI, Pauline Thimm. The goal was to explore the Mission, Vision, Core Values and Goals of AIA National and how we can best align and implement for our Canadian Members.


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On October 22, AIA Hong Kong held its AGM, along with the 3rd and final Greater Bay Area symposium. 


A well deserved pat on the back to the Chapter for delivering its mission to connect our members. As a quick recap, members connected in many ways.


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Osamu Watanabe, the architect of the Johnson Town Renovation Project, provided guided tours to AIA Japan members, friends, and university students. The weather was sunny and perfect for a walking tour.


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The American Institute of Architects, Middle East Chapter, is excited to be hosting its 9th Year End Conference and Design Awards, which will be held in the Sultanate of Oman from December 8 to December 11, 2022.


This year's theme is "Sultanate of Oman: A Canvas Untouched."


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We launched our first ‘Women in Architecture’ event in Q3. The theme was 'In Pursuit of Happiness.’ Our speakers included Tianle Zhang - Founder of Firefly Studio, May Wei - Principal and Director of Shanghai Office of CRTKL, Umi Lyu - Architect/Curator and RIBA Head of Development in China, and cellist Chihying Hsieh. These remarkable women shared their experiences on how to find happiness amidst the lockdown and how to become stronger after this crisis.


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CLOSING THOUGHTS
Virtual Professional and Continuing Education
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Keep an eye on our calendar of Upcoming Events here >>

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