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“Be water, my friend.” – Bruce Lee
AIA International closes 2024 with a year of milestones, including record-breaking conferences, impactful global engagements, and reflections on leadership pillars: Values, Visibility, and Voice. From a visit to Bruce Lee’s ancestral home in Guangzhou to pivotal achievements like adapting membership pricing for inclusivity, AIA International exemplifies adaptability, collaboration, and forward momentum. With plans for structural reorganizations and new initiatives, 2025 promises a continued focus on innovation and global connectivity.
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Renew your Membership for 2025
Dear AIA International Members,
As this year draws to a clause, we would like to say a big THANK YOU for being a member, and encourage you to renew for 2025.
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AIA Hong Kong International Conference 2024: Architectural Intelligence
What a successful 2024 AIA International Hong Kong Conference! Over 400 participants from 27 countries came together for five dynamic days of networking, discussions, tours and a gala dinner. The event celebrated members' achievements and strengthened global connections.
Excitingly, the chapter has also expanded its reach to the Greater Bay Area (GBA), opening new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
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2024 AIA International Design Awards Presentation
AIA International held its 2024 Design Awards Ceremony at The Henderson in Hong Kong on 26 October 2024, as part of the AIA International Conference Hong Kong: Architectural Intelligence.
Check our 2024 Design Awards Winners to explore the inspiring projects driving architectural excellence forward.
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AIA International Spring Conference 2025 - Call for Proposals
Dear AIA Members,
We invite you to submit a proposal to be part of our 2025 Spring Conference!
This coming year the theme will be:
Trailblazing Architecture
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AIA Middle East: Year-End Conference 2024
The 2024 AIA Middle East Year-End Conference in Doha brought together global architectural leaders to celebrate Qatar's transformation under the theme Qatar: Morphogenesis of a Pearl. With inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking panels, immersive site visits, and cultural tours, the event highlighted Qatar’s journey from heritage to innovation.
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Strategic Council 2024
As 2024 concludes, so does my three-year tenure as AIA International’s representative to the AIA Strategic Council. It has been a true honor to represent our group in shaping the future of architecture, and championing the creation of five International Sections, expanding AIA’s global reach. I now pass the torch to Thierry Paret, FAIA, who is well-positioned to continue advocating for our region.
Thank you for this incredible opportunity!
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UIA Extraordinary General Assembly 2024
AIA International played an active role in the UIA Extraordinary General Assembly (UIA EGA 2024) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with AIA President Kimberly Dowdell leading the delegation.
The event featured intense deliberations, culminating in decisive votes on 18 agenda items. Beyond the formalities, it offered a meaningful platform for strengthening global connections within the architectural community.
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JIA Visit to Qatar
Architects from the Japan Institute of Architects (JIA) explored Qatar’s groundbreaking architecture and vibrant culture during a three-day visit.
From iconic museums to cutting-edge urban developments and breathtaking desert art, the journey showcased the nation’s innovative design and cultural richness.
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AIA UK celebrated a vibrant year in 2024 with keynote lectures by Thom Mayne, David Lake, and Ted Flato, and building tours like UCL East Marshgate by Stanton Williams. Highlights included the 30th anniversary Design Awards Gala and the 29th Student Charrette, focused on participatory urban design. The chapter emphasized sustainability through its lecture series and explored architectural culture with film nights on figures like Lina Bo Bardi and Carlo Scarpa.
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In 2024, AIA Sub-Saharan Africa made remarkable strides in fostering collaboration, sustainability, and professional growth. From advancing green building education at the Big 5 Construct Nigeria Conference to signing a historic MOU with the Namibia Institute of Architects, the year was defined by meaningful partnerships and regional impact. AIA SSA looks forward to an impactful 2025 with events like "Architecture Built on Solid Rock – 3x3 Fold", focusing on sustainable, people-centered design.
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AIA President Kimberly Dowdell recently visited Singapore alongside AIA leaders, marking a significant milestone for the architectural community. Highlights included an engaging reception hosted by RSP SG, fostering connections among AIA members, local leaders, and the Singapore architectural community, and the President’s Forum at the National University of Singapore, which inspired discussions on the profession's future. The visit also featured a tour of Gardens by the Bay, a visit to the Urban Redevelopment Authority, and insights into innovative architectural projects, showcasing Singapore’s unique blend of design and sustainability.
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AIA Shanghai recently hosted a series of events that showcased innovation and strengthened professional connections. Highlights included a Social Networking Event with the International WELL Building Institute, a tour of RoboticPlus. TECH’s Demonstration Factory to explore intelligent construction technology, and a visit to INS New Park, an entertainment hub revitalizing Shanghai’s historic Fuxing Park.
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AIA Middle East’s exciting and engaging lineup of current and past events, from the Year-End Conference in Doha, and technical training sessions in partnership with Jotun, to professional development opportunities with NCARB and innovative design-focused gatherings like the ArchGlass Symposium.
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2024 was a landmark year for AIA Latin America, marked by its official establishment in March in Medellín, where the foundation for the section’s growth and 2025 activities was laid.
Key achievements include signing a MOU with AIA International and CAU/BR at the AIA International Conference in Hong Kong, and the Pan-American Biennial of Architecture of Quito (BAQ2024). As the year concludes, the section looks ahead to 2025 with exciting events like Fast-Forward – Congresso de Arquitetura in Mexico City and the CAU International Conference in Brasília, promising vibrant dialogue and innovation under the leadership of incoming President Jorge Arditti.
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The AIA 2024 International Conference concluded with the inspiring "Museum and More: The M+ Story" program, featuring an exclusive tour led by Herzog & de Meuron’s Senior Architect, Human Wu. Attendees explored the architectural marvel of M+, Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, and gained insight into I.M. Pei’s legacy through a landmark exhibition.
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Come join the AIA Continental Europe and AIA United Kingdom Chapters as we explore the lively city of Cork on Ireland’s south coast in April 2025. Cork was founded on an island in the middle of the River Lee and developed within the constraints of its unique topography (hills and views to you and me).
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| Virtual Professional and Continuing Education |
AIA International offers a variety of online virtual programs to help you fulfil your continuing education requirements.
Keep an eye on our calendar of Upcoming Events here >>
And check out our library of Past Events, where you can watch event recordings and earn CES credits by taking an accompanying quiz here >>
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