AIA Utah

CNU Utah and Urban Design Utah are excited to host the third annual Better Cities Film Festival Utah Screening. This event draws from award winning documentaries presented at the international Better Cities Film Festival. Organizers have collected and curated over a dozen of the very best films on the theme of making better cities, towns, and neighborhoods, selecting films that might resonate and offer relevant ideas to different opportunities and challenges here in Utah. Anyone who is interested or involved in community development is invited to attend this unique professional development and networking event. Theater seating is limited, so register to reserve your seat: https://ow.ly/7GHm50Uff26 Tuesday, December | 6:30 - 8:30 pm SLC Downtown Library | Nancy Tessman Auditorium

AIA Utah and NOMA Utah are pleased to host Michael Willis, FAIA (Emeritus), NOMA. Founder of MWA Architects, his firm created master plans and designs for mixed income affordable housing projects and neighborhood revitalization projects in San Francisco, Oakland, Portland, Detroit, St. Louis, Memphis, and post-Katrina New Orleans Faubourg Lafitte. MWA has created urban infrastructure projects in municipal power, transportation, and especially water. Mr. Willis has advised cities including San Francisco, St. Louis, Oakland, and San Jose for public and non-profit institutions and clients. "I love cities around the world, and I try to bring back the lessons they offer to all the other cities I work with." Tuesday, December 3 | AIA Utah 5:30 - 6:00 pm social/snacks 6:00 -7:00 pm A Discussion with Michael Willis, FAIA 7:00 - 7:30 pm social/wrap up Parking is free in the Ford Building parking structure if you arrive before 6 p.m. and scan the QR code in the AIA Utah office.

We're excited to announce the winners of CANstruction Salt Lake City! Best Meal, Best Original Design and People's Choice - All Hail the Whale Team members: Incline Architects, Allsteel, Silverleaf, Structural Design Studio, Workspace Elements. Structural Ingenuity Award - Utah Viewport Team members: GSBS, Okland Construction, BHB Structural Best Use of Labels - U-Can Team members: NJRA, U Health, Calder Richards Most Cans - Through the Arch Team members: VCBO, R&O Construction, VBFA, Calder Richards, KPFF

As practice changes, new codes are developed and trends emerge. That's when architects and design professionals turn to AIA Utah's network of providers to earn AIA credits. Virtual, in-person, and peer-to-peer education opportunities make it easy to invest in yourself. Visit aiautah.org to learn more and register for these upcoming events!

Saving Abravanel Hall was a collaborative effort led by diverse voices, including Utah Symphony musicians, a 50,000-signature Change.org petition, and County Council member Jim Bradley. Even renowned composer John Williams joined the chorus demanding that this iconic 20th century modernist building be preserved. Last week the National Register of Historic Places officially accepted the nomination of Abravanel Hall. While the listing does not impose restrictions on property owners, it does heighten awareness and protection by opening doors to tax incentives, grants, and resources for preservation efforts. AIA Utah contributed by writing two letters to Salt Lake City and County Councils highlighting the significance of Abravanel Hall. This iconic piece of 20th Century modernist architecture was designed by Frank Ferguson, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and founder of the highly respected Utah design firm, FFKR. Sketch by Jarod Maw

CANstruction is a charity event using the creative spirit of a design competition to aid in the fight against hunger. Seven teams designed and built structures made entirely out of canned food. At the end of the exhibition all of the food is donated to the Utah Food Bank. Now that the structures are built it's time to visit 111 Main, 95 State and the Link to view these masterpieces and cast your vote for People's Choice! Purchase as many $1 votes as you like. All monetary donations will be split between the Utah Food Bank and Utahns Against Hunger. Voting ends on November 19th. Cast your vote: https://ow.ly/40LB50U6FrS

Thank you, Amsco Windows, for being a champion of AIA Utah and our architecture community. Your partnership is invaluable, and we are proud to have you on our team.

AIA Utah Central Section invites you to its annual meeting on Thursday, November 14. Join us for a fun and inspiring evening with Katie Bunnell, cofounder and president of Live Your Dream. This nonprofit organization empowers women to believe in their potential and achieve their goals by providing scholarships to single mothers pursuing higher education and technical training. Her commitment to turning personal challenges into a source of motivation will leave you energized and ready to make a difference. Thursday, November 14 | Beginning at 6:30 pm WPA Architecture | 1535 N Freedom Blvd, Ste 2, Provo $20 per person (including dinner) | Students free Register at aiautah.org

Thank you to all of our members for casting your vote for the 2025 AIA Utah Board Elections. We are pleased to announce the new members joining our Board in 2025. Clio Rayner - President Elect Peggy McDonough - Strategic Councilor Robert Pinon - UCFA President Matt Snow - BEC/COTE Liaison Director Julia Oderda - EQxD Liaison Director Daniel Rogers - Honors & Awards Liaison Director Lori Haglund - Allied Member Liaison Director Fran Pruyn - Public Member & Public Relations Liaison Director

AIA Utah would like to express our sincere gratitude to our bronze level sponsors. Your generous support helps us provide high-quality educational programs and networking events for our members, advocate for the interests of architects at the state and local levels, recognize and celebrate outstanding design work through our awards programs, promote public awareness and appreciation of architecture, and support the next generation of architects through scholarships and mentorship. We appreciate you!