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Published on:

October 4, 2023

AIAS-NewSchool Chapter

AIAS Student Chapter

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) chapter at NewSchool is a dynamic, student-led organization dedicated to enhancing the architectural education and experience on campus. Working closely with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) of San Diego and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), the chapter creates unique opportunities for NewSchool students to network, learn, and grow as designers. Whether you’re sketching your vision, planning your career path, or looking to be part of a close-knit creative community, AIAS-NewSchool offers a vibrant, impactful way to bridge academics and design in action.

AIAS Annual Events

AIAS-NewSchool organizes an engaging lineup of events throughout the year, specifically designed to bring architecture and design students into meaningful contact with the professional architecture world. These experiences give students the chance to network with industry professionals, build relationships with faculty and peers, and deepen their understanding of real-world practice. Events include:

  • Napkin Sketch Auction
  • Drink and Draws
  • Firm Tours
  • Hard Hat Tours

 

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Napkin Sketch Auction

The Napkin Sketch Auction is AIAS-NewSchool’s flagship event – a celebration of spontaneous creativity and design culture. Each year, the chapter invites world-renowned architects and designers – such as Steven Holl, Kengo Kuma, and Frank Gehry – to submit original napkin sketches, turning what might be a casual doodle into a miniature work of art. Students and attendees – including local professionals and design aficionados – bid to own these unique artworks in support of the profession’s future leaders. With previous sketches received by Billie Tsien, and Snohetta, and the late Zaha Hadid, the event is a high-energy evening where art meets ambition, community meets craft, and fun drives real impact.

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