Activate Architecture

BIG NEWS! We officially have a future home!

Permitting is now underway. Click below to learn where The Marketplace will be headquartered and when we're expected to open! Also, make sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social for all the updates.
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We want to thank our Founding Partners, Founding Investors, Launch Team and the entire design/build community for your patience and support. We can't wait to throw open our doors and welcome you!

Renderings:

https://www.themarketplaceatx.com/marketplace-update

Happy Holidays! 🌲❄️🍬 It was a fun treat to be on the jury for the AIA Brazos Gingerbread Build Off [At Home Edition]. Look at this amazingly delicious rendition of the Farnsworth House.

Activate Architecture is proud to help organize the inaugural Building Pride event on Wednesday, August 26, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, hosted by AIA Austin's LGBTQIA+ Alliance. The event will feature a panel of esteemed speakers discussing design justice and the LGBTQIA+ community. We will also celebrate with a cocktail / mocktail construction led by Drag Queen Cholula Lemon. Register here: rb.gy/nzwjqx

CALL TO ACTION: Join us for a discussion addressing racism, design justice, and equity in the architectural profession. We will build a shared language of common terms, provide historical context for current events, and discuss how they relate to the built environment. We will hear from people of color in the profession to better understand the obstacles they face as they share their lived experiences. We will share resources and successful approaches for advancing equity in the architectural profession while embracing the uncomfortable conversations and highlighting the challenges we must work to overcome. Register for free here:

CALL TO ACTION: Webinar Series - Texas Architect Magazine August 18, 2020 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM | 1 LU/HSW | Free REGISTER TODAY to secure your seat. Join us for a discussion addressing racism, design justice, and equity in the architectural profession. We will build a shared language of common terms, provide historical context for current events, and discus...

We're always proud to share about the work we've supported through AIA DesignVoice at Community First Village, which provides housing and community for the chronically homeless in Austin. Here's an article from the "Citizen Architect" issue of the AIA Young Architects Forum's Connection publication. Thanks to Katie Kangas for the opportunity to share.

AIA YAF Connection 18.02 - Citizen Architect Building on design and professional leadership experience, emerging professionals are making meaningful contributions in their communities. Learn how they are increasing the visibility of the profession and demonstrating the value of architects in unique ways.