Save the date for our November General Body Meeting, where we’ll check-in with our 2024 planned I-NOMA programming and provide updates on open leadership opportunities, planning, and volunteer opportunities. Stay tuned for more details!
the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) proudly presents the annual NOMA Conference and Exposition, The EXCHANGE, in Baltimore from October 23–27, 2024. Join us and the more than 1,500 professional designers, students and partners from across the globe as we EXCHANGE through conversation, educational seminars, community exploration, and networking events to share perspectives that influence the future of the built environment.
The conference theme, The EXCHANGE, conveys the sharing of ideas, partnerships and collaborations; how our communities grow in knowledge, spirit and connection through each EXCHANGE. Our daily EXCHANGES, both big, like attending NOMA Conference, or small, like coffee with a colleague, have the power to ignite positive change and fuel our future advancements. We must be active participants in the EXCHANGE; it is these acts that facilitate a better tomorrow. Let us come together in Baltimore, in partnership with the Bmore NOMA chapter, to uphold our mission, celebrate our members and EXCHANGE in conversations to advocate for the underrepresented and create lasting change.
Be part of this extraordinary convergence of architectural visionaries, trailblazers, and forward-thinkers at the NOMA Conference in Baltimore. Together, let's shape a more inclusive, welcoming, and awe-inspiring future. Register now to secure your place among the industry's finest!
Learn More and REGISTER HERE
I-NOMA has been graciously given 15 tickets to a private tour of the Obama Presidential Center on September 11th from 10-11:30am.
We will be hosting a "Golden Ticket" raffle for members who are interested in purchasing a ticket ($100) to attend and will include details to the lucky winners! Sign up now to be included in the raffle at the RSVP link. Raffle will close September 4th at 6pm so be sure to sign up now!
Note: In order to sign up for the OPC Raffle, you must be a paid member of I-NOMA.
I-NOMA members, friends and family: We are so excited to celebrate the hard work our members have done putting together our float for the Bud Billiken parade in addition to another year of a successful Project Pipeline. This year I-NOMA members worked in collaboration to create a residential facade design that board members will be showcasing during our procession in the parade. If you are available to join us during the parade route please RSVP at the link below.
We're celebrating with a Cookout following the parade with food and fun at Washington Park. We will start the annual cookout at Washington Park around 11:00 am.
Please RSVP here to let us know you're coming, if you're bringing anything, if you can assist with setup, etc. BYOB. We will also be using the website RSVP as the day of contact list, so please, complete your RSVP there.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs if they have them.
THE TRADITION CONTINUES - I-NOMA SUMMER CAMP JULY 31-AUGUST 4TH 2024!
The PROJECT PIPELINE CAMP is a process driven architecture camp for students to work individually and collaboratively in order to address community-focused issues through creativity and design innovation. The camp provides 6th-8th grade students of color with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of architecture and design. By the end of the camp, Pipeline students will have created the new building blocks of a better city, and designed a community that reflects their cultural, academic, and design interests! For sponsorship opportunities, email projectpipeline@i-noma.org.
VOLUNTEERS: Please note a complementary background check is required, so make sure to register ASAP so you are cleared in time!
Student Registration Link: https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/ppcamp2024students/
Volunteer Registration Link: https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/ppcamp2024volunteers/
Save the date for our July General Body Meeting, where we’ll check-in with our 2024 planned I-NOMA programming and provide updates on open leadership opportunities, planning, and volunteer opportunities. Stay tuned for more details!
Join fellow members for a casual evening of networking, food, and fun this Thursday at Bulley and Andrews located at 1755 W. Armitage Ave
Save the date for our May General Body Meeting, where we’ll check-in with our 2024 planned I-NOMA programming and provide updates on open leadership opportunities, planning, and volunteer opportunities. Stay tuned for more details!
Save the date for our March General Body Meeting, where we’ll check-in with our 2024 planned I-NOMA programming and provide updates on open leadership opportunities, planning, and volunteer opportunities. Stay tuned for more details!
All are invited to the I-NOMA NextGen Career Development event where attendees will receive valuable career advice, resume & portfolio feedback, and have the opportunity to sit for professional headshots.
The Mission of the Black Creativity Career Showcase is to inspire African-American children to pursue educational opportunities and careers in scientific and creative fields. If you are interested in volunteering, please RSVP here by February 17th.
All are invited to join us at HED for our annual in-person workshop where we will lay the groundwork for our 2024 initiatives. Food and refreshments will be provided!
Join I-NOMA for a Night-Out Celebration with an evening of networking and fun as we toast to the achievements of the past year and welcome the opportunities of the new one. Proceeds made from the event will go towards our Project Pipeline youth programming. Each guest can enjoy a great DJ with plenty of dancing, hors d'oeuvres, and a beverage voucher!
We are excited to announce this year's plans for a very special free two-part holiday gathering with the seven architecture member-based organizations in Chicago: AIA Chicago, the AIA Chicago Foundation, Arquitectos, Arquitina, the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA), and the Illinois Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (I-NOMA).
Part I: Building Together Awards Program
Chicago Architecture Center's Lecture Hall
5:30 - 6:45 PM
Free - Limited Space
Celebrate with each organization as they recognize award recipients and other honorees. AIA Chicago Foundation will recognize student design awards and scholarship winners. The AIA Chicago chapter will honor the 2023 Distinguished Service and Presidential Citation award winners (announced soon!).
Part II: Free Holiday Open House
Chicago Architecture Center
6:30 - 8:30 PM
$10 Suggested Donation
All are welcome! Enjoy holiday cookies and hot cocoa and mingle with other professionals from across the architecture, engineering, construction, and supplier/consultant fields. Visit CAC's special ARCHETYPE'S Pop-Up Shop, view the winners of the Lerch Bates People's Choice Awards, and explore Reframed: The Future of Cities in Wood exhibition before it closes.
Join us at SOM Chicago for our November General Body Meeting, where we’ll provide updates on open leadership opportunities , review and accept nominations for open positions, and provide details on how to vote in our 2023 I-NOMA Election!
This is the last GBM of the year and a great opportunity to connect with I-NOMA and get engaged with the great things we have planned for this year and see what’s on the horizon for 2024!
STUDENT REGISTRATION LINK MENTOR REGISTRATION LINK
This program intends to introduce and expose high-school students to Architecture and other Design Fields through an array of educational and participatory activities which includes guest speakers from various professions, firm visits, skills training, construction site/neighborhood tours, and more.
Every Saturday for 4 weeks students will be introduced to a series of design tools and learn new ways to think critically about their community. The goal is to understand different types of design career paths, be exposed to the skills needed to excel, and learn more about the work behind a project proposal and development. The four sessions will (like the Design Build) loosely follow a typical architecture project design sequence: Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration.
This year, the location of each session will change, and be typically hosted at different architecture firms, so students will get to see different work environments each week.
As usual, lunch will be provided.
FULL SCHEDULE:
10/21 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm (Location: Perkins & Will - 410 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1600): Session 01 Career Day : Students will participate in engaging activities and learn about the different design professions: Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Architecture & Interiors
10/28 Saturday: No Session -- Halloween
11/04 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm (Location: Brook Architecture - 2301 S. Michigan Ave) : Session 02 Design Charrette : Students will engage in a design charrette to imagine a space or object.
11/11 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm (Location: HKS Architects - 125 S. Clark St. Unit 1100): Session 03 Skill Day : Students will learn about the visual and presentation tools that make design projects come to life.
11/18 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm (UIC Engineering Innovation Building - 945 W Taylor St. & Campus): Session 04 Construction Site Tour & College Visit: We will tour an active construction site, the UIC architecture college, and close out the program.
Learn more on our DESIGN BUILD PAGE !
STUDENT REGISTRATION LINK MENTOR REGISTRATION LINK
This program intends to introduce and expose high-school students to Architecture and other Design Fields through an array of educational and participatory activities which includes guest speakers from various professions, firm visits, skills training, construction site/neighborhood tours, and more.
Every Saturday for 4 weeks students will be introduced to a series of design tools and learn new ways to think critically about their community. The goal is to understand different types of design career paths, be exposed to the skills needed to excel, and learn more about the work behind a project proposal and development. The four sessions will (like the Design Build) loosely follow a typical architecture project design sequence: Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration.
This year, the location of each session will change, and be typically hosted at different architecture firms, so students will get to see different work environments each week.
As usual, lunch will be provided.
FULL SCHEDULE:
10/21 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm (Location: Perkins & Will - 410 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1600): Session 01 Career Day : Students will participate in engaging activities and learn about the different design professions: Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Architecture & Interiors
10/28 Saturday: No Session -- Halloween
11/04 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm (Location: Brook Architecture - 2301 S. Michigan Ave) : Session 02 Design Charrette : Students will engage in a design charrette to imagine a space or object.
11/11 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm (Location: HKS Architects - 125 S. Clark St. Unit 1100): Session 03 Skill Day : Students will learn about the visual and presentation tools that make design projects come to life.
11/18 Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm (UIC Engineering Innovation Building - 945 W Taylor St. & Campus): Session 04 Construction Site Tour & College Visit: We will tour an active construction site, the UIC architecture college, and close out the program.
Learn more on our DESIGN BUILD PAGE !
Experience the pinnacle of architectural excellence at the highly anticipated annual NOMA Conference Building Bridges: Towards Just and Joyful Futures! From October 11–15, 2023, join us alongside over 1,200 esteemed professional designers for captivating conversations and enriching events. Together, we will delve into the profound impact of the built environment by fostering industry inclusivity and paving the way for a brighter future.
Get ready to be captivated as we set the stage in the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon. Nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Pacific Northwest, Portland beckons with its irresistible blend of culinary delights, rich cultural tapestry, and flourishing arts scene. Known as Bridge City, this metropolis boasts a remarkable collection of 12 majestic bridges adorning the picturesque Willamette River. Each bridge tells a unique design tale, and among them, the iconic Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, stands tall. Unveiled on September 12, 2015, this bridge proudly embraces its name derived from the Chinook Jargon language, symbolizing people, tribe, and family. It serves as a heartfelt tribute to the Indigenous heritage and the enduring history of the Columbia and Willamette River regions.
Be part of this extraordinary convergence of architectural visionaries, trailblazers, and forward-thinkers at the NOMA Conference in Portland. Together, let's shape a more inclusive, welcoming, and awe-inspiring future. Register now to secure your place among the industry's finest!
Learn More and REGISTER HERE
Portland Skyline
Join us at SM&W Chicago for our September General Body Meeting, where we’ll share updates from National and provide updates on our 2023 programming, future planning and volunteer opportunities!
This meeting will also feature a special presentation from I-NOMA Secretary and City Planner Jasmine Gunn with the Chicago Department of Planning and Development on the planned CTA Redline Extension Comprehensive Plan.
This is a great opportunity to re-connect with the chapter ahead of the National NOMA Conference in Portland - we hope to see you there!
Please join I-NOMA as we visit the Virginia Tile showroom in downtown Chicago for our End of Summer Mixer. Over heavy appetizers and beverages, come network and mingle with other I-NOMA members and allied professionals for the first half of the event. The second half of the event will be a hands-on Double CEU presentation about Porcelain Tile Panels, their designs, and solutions for their usage.
Students are welcome to attend as well to learn more about how designers and architects apply materials in the industry and to meet interesting individuals from leading Chicago firms. This will be a fun evening to kick off your Labor Day Weekend, so come out after work to participate!
Location: Virginia Tile, 345 N Wells St #200, Chicago, IL 60654
Please use the RSVP button below to register for this event.
Join us at this monthly committee meeting to discuss chapter programming to support our members’ Professional Development!
Email professionals@i-noma.org to be added to the virtual meeting invite.
THE TRADITION CONTINUES - SPREAD THE WORD FOR THE I-NOMA SUMMER CAMP JULY 26-30, 2023!
The PROJECT PIPELINE CAMP is a process driven architecture camp for students to work individually and collaboratively in order to address community-focused issues through creativity and design innovation. The camp provides 6th-8th grade students of color with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of architecture and design. By the end of the camp, Pipeline students will have created the new building blocks of a better city, and designed a community that reflects their cultural, academic, and design interests! For sponsorship opportunities, email projectpipeline@i-noma.org.
VOLUNTEERS: Please note a complementary background check is required, so make sure to register ASAP so you are cleared in time!
Student Registration Link: https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/ppcamp2023students/
Volunteer Registration Link: https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/ppcamp2023volunteers/
Join us at this bi-weekly committee meeting to discuss planning for our Project Pipeline Camp and Workshops!
Email projectpipeline@i-noma.org to be added to the virtual meeting invite.
Join us at EXP Chicago for our July Mid-Year Summit and General Body Meeting, where we’ll check-in with our 2023 planned I-NOMA programming and provide updates on our Project Pipeline Camp planning and volunteer opportunities!
This is a great opportunity to connect with I-NOMA this summer and get engaged with the great things we have planned for this year.
Join us at this bi-weekly committee meeting to discuss planning for our Project Pipeline Camp and Workshops!
Email projectpipeline@i-noma.org to be added to the virtual meeting invite.
Join us at this bi-weekly committee meeting to discuss planning for our Project Pipeline Camp and Workshops!
Email projectpipeline@i-noma.org to be added to the virtual meeting invite.
Join us at this monthly committee meeting to discuss chapter programming to support our members’ Professional Development!
Email professionals@i-noma.org to be added to the virtual meeting invite.
RESCHEDULED EVENT - PLEASE REGISTER AHEAD OF TIME!
Join us at this bi-weekly committee meeting to discuss planning for our Project Pipeline Camp and Workshops!
Email projectpipeline@i-noma.org to be added to the virtual meeting invite.
Email professionals@i-noma.org for Happy Hour location (TBD)
Join us at this bi-weekly committee meeting to discuss planning for our Project Pipeline Camp and Workshops!
Email projectpipeline@i-noma.org to be added to the virtual meeting invite.
