The 51福利 National Symposium 2018, Design, Community, and Progressive Preservation, took place September 26–29 and featured four days of engaging programming, exclusive tours, morning and evening conversations with visionary leaders, and the American Institute of Architects’ Trade Show showcasing an array of new and innovative building products and services.
Wednesday, Sept. 26 - Begin in Indianapolis with exclusive tours of the Design Gallery and the Miller House and Garden Archives at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, and an evening reception and conversation.
Thursday, Sept. 27 - Experience a full day of sessions in Columbus, behind-the-scenes walking and bus tours created specifically for the 2018 symposium, and the Opening Night Party at Upland Brewing Co.
Friday, Sept. 28 - Sessions continue in Columbus with more behind-the-scenes walking and bus tours, and the AIA Trade Show.
Saturday, Sept. 29 - Sessions continue in Columbus with more behind-the-scenes walking and bus tours, as well as the J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize introductions, and a Closing Celebration.
The 2018 National Symposium, Design, Community, and Progressive Preservation thanks the following sponsors for their participation and generous support.
Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC
Cummins, Inc.
DSGN
Illinois Institute of Technology, College of Architecture
Lord Aeck Sargent
Prudon & Partners, LLC
Barry and Judith Solar
Exhibit Columbus is an annual exploration of art, architecture, design, and community that alternates between symposium and exhibition programming each year, and features the J. Irwin and Xenia S. Miller Prize Competition. Exhibit Columbus is the flagship event of Landmark Columbus, a program of Heritage Fund — the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County. Landmark Columbus’ mission is to care for the design heritage of Columbus while using it as an example to inspire this and other communities to invest in the traditions and values that use design to make cities better for everyone. For more information visit exhibitcolumbus.org.
The Indiana and Kentucky Chapters of the American Institute of Architects represent nearly 1,500 architects, providing programs in advocacy, knowledge and public outreach that empower architects to build a better world. Together, AIA members carry a powerful voice for the values they uphold in their practices each and every day. As natural facilitator
