On October 17th through October 20th, 2018, SOM will participate in NOMA Unbounded, the annual conference of the National Organization of Minority Architects. Described as a “conference without walls,” this year’s symposium takes place at various venues in Chicago including the Palmer House, the Chicago Architecture Center, and the International Interior Design Association. The event brings together architects, urban designers, community activists, and design students to discuss issues of inclusivity in architecture, mentoring and leadership by underrepresented groups, and design achievements in the past year.
Staff from across several SOM offices will present at the conference. On Thursday, Ingedia Sanchez will give a workshop titled “Perspectives of Enclosure Development.” On Friday, Lisa Pascual will lead virtual reality demos at the NOMA Expo & College Grad Fair. On Saturday, Tiara Hughes will present “Beyond Vortex: Engaging, Mentoring, and Supporting Black Women on their Path,” while Ellen Abraham will present “Power to the People: Translating Resilience through Culture.” Finally, Brian Lee and Dawveed Scully will judge student designs for mixed-use transit oriented development for the South Side Chicago neighborhood of Woodlawn, where SOM has worked with local residents to create a community plan.
NOMA Unbounded 2018
Perspectives of Enclosure Development
Ingedia Sanchez
October 18, 2018
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
IMEG
213 S. LaSalle Street, #600
Chicago, Illinois
Expo & College Grad Fair
Lisa Pascual
October 19, 2018
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
17 E. Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois
Power to the People: Translating Resilience through Culture
Ellen Abraham
October 20, 2018
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
bKL Architecture
225 N. Columbus Drive, Suite 100
Chicago, Illinois
Beyond Vortex: Engaging, Mentoring, and Supporting Black Women on their Path
Tiara Hughes
October 20, 2018
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
International Interior Design Association
111 E. Upper Wacker Drive, Suite 222
Chicago, Illinois
Student Design Competition
Brian Lee and Dawveed Scully, judges
October 20, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E. Upper Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois