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Congratulations to Joe Garcia, AIA! He will become one of the incoming Vice Presidents for AIA Florida’s Board of Directors; voted in at the 2012 AIA Florida Convention at The Breakers in July. The post will last two years, and will be Joe’s 2nd time as an AIA Florida Vice President.Â
Joe has served in [...]
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Joe Garcia as AIA Florida VP
Posted by Michele Borst on September 5th, 2012
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AIA Gainesville has 2 “Top 100″ Buildings
Posted by Michele Borst on September 4th, 2012
 This year, to celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary, AIA Florida initiated a statewide, online competition to choose among Florida’s favorite buildings. The competition was called “Florida Architecture: 100 Years 100 Places.”  AIA Florida’s local chapters initially nominated many buildings – and a panel of architects narrowed the list down to a top 100. Voting was open [...]
City of Gainesville Beautification Awards
Posted by Michele Borst on May 22nd, 2012
On April 25, 2012, the City of Gainesville handed out the following beautification awards:
Institutional Facilities:
1. A Nan Buddhist Temple -Â Bob Taylor, AIA – Scherer Construction
2. Gainesville Fire Station 8 - Bentley Architects & Engineers, Inc. (Longwood, FL)
3. Reichert House – William Brame, AIA, Brame Architects
Commercial & Retail Businesses:
1. Fletcher Executive Center – Bob Taylor, AIA [...]
Allied Memberships
Posted by Michele Borst on May 14th, 2012
AIA Gainesville has introduced a new opportunity for Allied Memberships in our Chapter, available for Businesses, Agencies and Individuals associated with the Architecture, Design & Construction communities. For all of our many and supportive contacts in the North Florida area, an Allied Membership will provide these benefits:
Include your company name with a brief profile in [...]
Board of Directors Report 1/18/2012
Posted by alexborst on February 6th, 2012
Board of Directors Report
Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects
January 18, 2012
Robert Hanselman AIA and Joe Garcia AIA represent AIA Gainesville as State Directors of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida).
On January 17, 2012 AIA Florida conducted its annual Legislative Day in Tallahassee. Representing AIA Gainesville with Hanselman and [...]
2012 AIA Florida President’s Message Peter Jones, AIA
Posted by alexborst on January 30th, 2012
AIA Florida has a busy and exciting 2012 ahead of us highlighted by the celebration of our 100th Anniversary. Please view my message for 2012 as we join together to celebrate this milestone.
Local Preference
Posted by alexborst on May 31st, 2011
Dear Commissioners:
The “local preference” issue appeared in the Gainesville Sun this morning and in a news article last week.
I was surprised to see that Ron Cunningham reads into Commissioner Byerley’s statement at a recent meeting that using local architects and contractors on county projects automatically implies higher costs.
This is a devastating sentiment for those of [...]
Mickey P. Jacob, FAIA is Elected to First Vice President/President-elect in New Orleans
Posted by alexborst on May 20th, 2011
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Last week, the American Institute of Architects held its Annual Convention in New Orleans. During the event, elections were held for officers of the Institute, and AIA Tampa Bay member Mickey P. Jacob, FAIA emerged victorious in his race for Institute First Vice President/President-elect. Jacob will serve as president of the Institute in 2013.Â
“I am excited [...]
McIntosh Presbyterian Church
Posted by alexborst on April 29th, 2011
A new Master Plan and Fellowship Hall based on emerging enthusiasm to engage youth in congregational activities; the desire to improve community access to the congregation; and to enhance the stature of the Sanctuary in the community. Client will be looking for an Architect, pending funding.
For inquiries, please contact Bill Warinner or Martin Gold [...]
Lincoln Yard :: Community Ecologies
Posted by alexborst on April 29th, 2011
Working in collaboration with the University of Florida, the team developed a proposal to advance public health initiatives for the residents of Lincoln Estates.
2007 Gainesville AIA Honor Award in the Unbuilt Design Category
For inquiries, please contact Bill Warinner or Martin Gold at the Florida Community Design Center, 352-334-7111. Visit the FLCDC website for [...]
