AWA+D:Los Angeles

06/04/2026

🌟Here is the whole lineup for The Symposium 2026, coming up soon this Saturday, June 6th in Los Angeles. This year, we are bringing industry pioneers, leaders and trailblazers to you for thought-provoking talks and discussions. In other words, we are bringing out the big guns!
Every year, we try to put together a group of talented people and this year we are so excited to have such an amazing assembly. We hope you are as thrilled as we are! Get your last minute ticket now!

05/27/2026

The AWA+D Symposium is coming up in 2 weeks, and it’s going to be a thought-provoking, progressive and interesting event! Here’s a snapshot of the schedule:

☀️ Morning Keynote: Decolonial Thinking in Practice, Leadership, and Shaping the Field with Catherine Hernandez, Bz Zhang and Ismaelly Pena

🔥Fireside Chat: The Boardroom Journey with Dr. Keith D. Dorsey and Karen Compton Workshop Groups: Adobeisnotsoftware, NOMA Altadena Rebuild Coalition, Immigrant Architect Coalition, Nova Cottage Co.

🌟AWAF Fellowship Presentations and Scholarship Awards

⭐ Afternoon Keynote: Designing for Dignity & What Trans Lives Teach Us About Public Space and Leadership with Sydney Rodgers and Leslie Sydnor, AIA, LEED AP

📅 Mark your calendars—this year’s AWA+D Symposium Next Generation: Engage, Empower, Elevate is going to be one for the books. Breakfast and lunch are included! If you haven’t already signed up, there’s still some space left!

03/28/2026

03/01/2026

A look at our last membership mixer on the west side. Tomorrow is the last day to see Leo Marmol's work with ! Check it out while you're at Frieze. Thank you everyone who showed up and was a part of our community. ❤️

12/29/2025

2025 is coming to an end, and we would like to thank you for being a part of our journey and our community. Without you, we wouldn't be able to be here, sharing knowledge, making new friends, and supporting each other.

Thank you to our collaborators, our sponsors and the members who made this year successful and full of meaningful events. We look forward to the year of 2026, hoping to see familiar faces again! 🌟✨

12/14/2025

A look back at our AWAF holiday fundraiser from the other day! Thank you so much to everyone who showed up, who graciously hosted us, and our special speaker Alissa Walker & Katherine Perez. The discussion about LA28 was thought-provoking and fun!

More importantly, your generosity in giving to the AWAF is always greatly appreciated. Thanks to your donations, we are able to give more to talented, hard-working emerging professionals and students!

11/10/2025

Have you purchased your tickets yet? We hope to see you at the AWA Foundation Holiday Party - December 6th from
3-7pm at Studio-MLA in Los Angeles!

We will be joined by two incredible speakers, Alissa Walker and Katherine Perez. Alissa is a Journalist and an Editor of Torched newsletter, covering the civic investments and policy decisions that Los Angeles is making in preparation for its mega-hosting era. Katherine Perez is the Chief Development Officer for the New Economics for Women, a Strategic Advisor to Los Angeles Tomorrow, adjunct professor at USC. We are looking forward to their conversation on LA's upcoming major events and how they are leading their community involvement.

Venue: Office of Studio-MLA
Address: 251 South Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm

11/09/2025

MONDAY NIGHT! Join us for our study group, no matter which license you're pursuing, we are here for you! Save your spot on our website.

11/06/2025

Join us for a thoughtful and inspiring evening designed for architects and designers, led by Josh Foster, as we explore the Japanese concept of ikigai — “a reason for being.” Through guided discussion and reflection, we’ll move through each element of ikigai:

What you love – the passions that bring you joy and make you feel most alive

What you’re good at – the natural strengths and creative skills you’ve built over time

What the world needs – the ways design can create impact and meaning

What you can be paid for – balancing purpose, passion, and profession

We’ll begin the night with a sake tasting, followed by a Japanese-themed meal prepared by our private chefs, creating a setting that invites meaningful conversation, connection, and reflection. A perfect evening for architects and designers to pause, share stories, and rediscover what inspires their work.

The evening will conclude in a conversation about legacy — how each of us hopes to shape the built environment and leave our mark through design.

Ticket includes sake tasting and meal.

10/29/2025

Join fellow design professionals as they share their journeys to licensure.

Hear real stories and strategies about how to plan effectively, stay motivated, discover your ideal study style, and pick up practical tips for navigating the licensing exams. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into the process, you’ll walk away with valuable insights and inspiration for your own path.

 Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 5

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location: Helms Design Center at 8745 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232