Join us for the 2025 AIA Milwaukee member celebration and year-end party with a special presentation by Peter D. Cook, FAIA, NOMA, Design Principal with HGA in Washington DC. This presentation will look at three differently scaled projects—from a large-scale civic work to a small landscape intervention—and explore how meaning and form is created through a process of research, empathy and equity.

Student Model Display:

As with previous End of Year Events, the party will also showcase UWM SARUP sophomore studio design projects. Attendees will get the chance to purchase votes to select the most compelling model where student designers of the top 3 projects are awarded. All proceeds will be donated to WAF (Wisconsin Architect Foundation) to support student scholarships.

2025 Annual Giving Campaign: Food Drive

Each year the current AIA Milwaukee President chooses a non-profit / cause to support for the annual giving campaign. This year AIA Milwaukee will be supporting our local food pantries. For every non-perishable food item brought with you, an extra vote will be received in voting for an inspiring sophomore studio design project.

5:30 – 6:10     ARRIVAL: Networking and mingling, heavy appetizers and drinks

6:10 – 6:30     WELCOME: Introductions, Word from our Sponsor, 2025 Programming Recap

6:30 – 7:30     PETER D. COOK, FAIA: Presentation, Q&A (AIA/CES learning unit)

7:30 – 8:00     DEBRIEF: Socializing

Parking available in lot across from venue at corner of W Vliet Street and N 50th Place. Limited street parking available. 

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss a design process centered on and informed by deep listening and ongoing engagement
• Learn how materiality can be informed by both program, function and community learning while working to positively impact building performance and occupant comfort.
• Understand how site elements across a variety of scales can contemplate the evolution of communities while nurturing the native landscapes and existing architectural interventions.
• Understand how a historic context can allow and inform the design of a uniquely modern building.

Credits, Project Links:

• Architect: Peter Cook, FAIA, NOMA
• Banner Image Credit: Alan Karchmer
• Project: National Museum of African American History and Culture, Architizer
• Project: Contemplative Site at Monticello

Submitted for AIA/CES approval

No refunds day of event.

This special event is generously sponsored by Westlake Royal Building Products

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