Architecture Week Mission Statement:
“To educate and inspire the public on the benefits of architects and the value of great design.”

Join us for a great line-up of events for Architecture Week 2008!

Friday April 4th – First Friday Art by Architects Reception
Join us for a juried exhibition of fine art created by members and spouses of the Phoenix Metro Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.  Media includes oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, photography and sculpture. 6:00 p.m.
AIA Office in the Walker Building / 30 North 3rd Avenue, #200 in Downtown Phoenix

Saturday April 5th – Annual Desert Classic Volleyball Tournament 
It’s time for fun in the sun!  Join us for this annual coed volleyball tournament sponsored by the AIA Affiliate Members.  Join a team or cheer on your favorite architecture firm.  9:30 a.m. @ Scottsdale Ranch Park at 10400 East Via Linda in Scottsdale, Ramada # 7.  Click here for map

Tuesday April 8th - Downtown Phoenix Form-Based Code Presentation
You’re invited to attend the AIA Phoenix Section Meeting for this special presentation at the AIA Office in the Walker Building / 30 North 3rd Avenue, #200 in Downtown Phoenix.  Lunch will be served.  Please RSVP to Diana at 602-252-4200 or Diana@aia-arizona.org.

Tuesday April 8th – Chase Field Tour
The Arizona Diamondbacks are celebrating their 10th Anniversary!   Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Chase Field.  3:30 p.m. at Chase Field.  This tour is limited to 50 guests.  RSVP to Diana at 602-252-4200 or Diana@aia-arizona.org

Wednesday April 9th – Slide Slam
Arizona architects (Kyle Domangue, AIA; Lance Enyart, AIA; Lawrence Enyart, FAIA; Robert J. Gaspard, AIA; Kristine Woolsey, AIA) talk informally about their latest work, followed by light refreshments and conversation.  No charge. 7:00 p.m. Stage 2 at Scottsdale Center for the Arts, 7380 East Second Street in Scottsdale

Thursday April 10th – Design Excellence Dinner
Benefitting the ASU College of Design Dean’s Academic Enrichment Fund, which supports student scholarships and college programs. 5:30 p.m. @ J. W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Drive in northeast Phoenix
For ticket information, visit http://design.asu.edu/dinner2008

Friday April 11th – Tempe Transit Center Tour
This is a hard hat tour and is limited to the first 50 people who RSVP to Diana Smith (diana@aia-arizona.org). The tour will take place at 12:00 p.m. and there is no cost to attend. Details on a meeting place and parking are to come.

Thursday April 17th – At Home with the Architects
Spend an evening with the Architects af homes featured on this year’s home tour as they walk us through the design process for  house and explain first hand the concepts and unique challenges that drove the designs.    No charge. 
5:00 p.m. / AIA Office in the Walker Building / 30 North 3rd Avenue, #200 in Downtown Phoenix

Sunday April 27th – Architecture Week Home Tour 
The AIA presents the annual tour of homes designed by local architects.  Tickets are available in advance for $22, $25 day of tour.  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Valley Wide