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YAFSTL

An AIA St. Louis committee for people pursing a license in architecture and within 10 years of licens

Each month we hold events including tours of buildings in our community, discussions with FAIA members, social events and various other events to encourage young architects to become involved in the architectural community. We welcome members of all levels of experience, from those just finishing their formal education to those who have been registered for several years. Event organization and inf

ormal discussions are facilitated through our google group, if you have any questions or would like share an event on our blog, please contact us at [email protected]

03/25/2026

Join YAFSTL for a guided tour of one of the most iconic architectural landmarks of St. Louis, the Central Library and Steedman Architectural Collection 📚

Think grand ceilings, historic details, and all the design inspo you could ask for.

And of course… we’re not done after.
🍻 Happy hour at Schlafly Tap Room to follow!

03/24/2026

Interested in playing softball but dont have a team?
Join YAFSTL in the STL Architects and Engineers League! We are always on the lookout for new players! Join us Wednesday, April 1st, for a warm-up session in Tower Grove Park, Softball Field 1 at 6:00 pm.
Come meet the team, shake off the rust, and warm up for the rest of the season!

03/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the YAF STL Portfolio Workshop!
Such a great night of thoughtful conversations, idea sharing, and constructive feedback. Always inspiring to see our community come together to grow and support each other.

02/12/2026

What does an emerging professional portfolio look like? How do you maintain your portfolio in your early career? What should your resume and portfolio look like when you have professional experience to showcase but are still relying on your academic work to showcase your skillsets?
Join us for an early-mid career resume/portfolio workshop to get feedback from past YAFSTL leaders, see your peers work, or just ask questions and hang out. Bringing copies of your materials or a laptop / tablet is encouraged, but not necessary to attend.
This event is sponsored by and will be hosted at Mackey Mitchell Architects office in the Cupples 9 warehouse building downtown on February 24th from 5:30-7:00pm. Drinks and snacks will be provided by MMA. Registration Link on Story!

01/08/2026

REMINDER!!! ARE study session 1/17 at Trivers.

12/18/2025

ARE study session coming up in January! Great way to start the new year! Registration added to Bio!

11/26/2025

Come celebrate the end of the year with Yafstl at our holiday happy hour! New Vice Chair announced! 🥂🍾

Yafstl Keychains are available for those in attendance!

Date and Time: Tuesday 12/9 at 5:30 pm
Location: Jacobs office commons, 1001 Highlands Plaza Dr. W, STE. 400

11/20/2025

Yafstl had the best time at our annual potluck this year! We have so many ideas for the year ahead!

Thanks for hosting us!

11/01/2025

The YAFSTL Crew had a fantastic time on the Fox Theatre Architectural Tour today!

The Fox Theatre staff was incredibly informative, sharing fascinating behind the scenes stories and insights into the building’s unique design. Many of us were captivated by the intricate decorative motifs, which blend elements from multiple cultures, including Serbian and Egyptian. The design was inspired by the client’s request for the architect to create a theatre unlike anything else in the U.S.

This eclectic mix resulted in a stunning interior filled with St. Louis fleur-de-lis, American eagles, butterflies, playing cards, and even elephants—all reflecting the client’s passions and the city’s character.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors, Lighting Associates and FGM Architects, for making both the tour and the networking happy hour afterward free for all attendees!

10/21/2025

EVENT UPDATE: Due to unforseen conditions, the new happy hour location will be at Urban Chestnut it midtown! We hope to see you all on the tour and connect after!

As a reminder, the tour of the Fabulous Fox Theater here in St. Louis will start at 11:00 am on Saturday Nov. 1st and will be followed by a happy hour at Urban Chestnut. This will be a private tour of the Fox. Please arrive by 10:45 for check-in.

A little background, the theater was designed by C. Howard Crane and features an eclectic blend of Asian decorative motifs. This tour will give us an inside look at the 5-stoiry movie theater turned Broadway Stage and will be sure to impress!

Location:
Fox Theater - 527 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103

Thanks again to our event sponsors: Lighting Associates and FGM Architects!

10/20/2025

Have you ever thought about joining the YAFSTL steering committee? If so, we’d love for you to join us at the Annual YAFSTL Potluck, a special event where our members come together to share great food, connect with new faces, and plan exciting activities for the year ahead.

This is a relaxed, welcoming evening—perfect for meeting our community and learning more about what YAFSTL does. Plus, special thanks to our sponsor Built for providing an amazing space to use!

Anyone who attends will also get one of our new YAFSTL keychains!

10/13/2025

The tour of the Fabulous Fox Theater here in St. Louis will start at 11:00 am on Saturday Nov. 1st and will be followed by a happy hour at the Angard Arts Hotel. Please arrive at 10:45 am. This will be a private tour of the Fox, and it will start on time.

The theater was designed by C. Howard Crane and features an eclectic blend of Asian decorative motifs. This tour will give us an inside look at the 5-stoiry movie theater turned Broadway Stage and will be sure to impress!

Location:
Fox Theater - 527 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103

Link to register:
https://www.aia-stlouis.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1996093&group=

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