AIA NebrAskA • desIgN AwArds • coNfereNce • exhIbItIoN AIA NebrAskA • desIgN AwArds • coNfereNce • exhIbItIoN September 11–12, 2008 To be environmentally sensitive, AIA Nebraska requests you consider green options Qwest Center Omaha such as carpooling, recycling and registering on-line. 455 N 10th Street Conference Partners Hyde Speakers Series, UNL College of Architecture Omaha, NE 68102 Nebraska Masonry Institute 402/341-1500 www.qwestcenteromaha.com Register on-line at www.aiane.org schedULe of eVeNTS or call 402/472-1456 Thursday, September 11 Getting Green 1.5 HSW – Provided by USGBC Flatwater Chapter 8:30 – 10:00am University of Nebraska Medical Center (The Sorrell Center on the Northeast corner of 42nd and Emile) Conference qualifies for Continuing Education Units A look at the future of the LEED rating system through the upcoming release of the USGBC under the AIA/CES LEED "Version 2009", along with an review for those considering taking the LEED-AP exam, and a brief overview of UNMC's LEED Certified Building, the Sorrell Center. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of what it takes to become a LEED Accredited Professional, and with some ideas about what types of green and sustainable initiatives they can expect to unfold in the future through LEED Version 2009, also with some insight into how UNMC has been successful in greening their campus with projects like the Sorrell Center. Speakers: Jean Hansen, HDR & Clayton Miller, Leo A Daly AIA NEBRASKA P.O. Box 80045 • 102 Architecture Hall • UNL • Lincoln 68501-0045 402/472-1456 • www.aiane.org AIA NebrAskA • desIgN AwArds • coNfereNce • exhIbItIoN schedULe of eVeNTS Thursday, September 11 (continued) Tours (Limited to 40 per tour) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm AkSarBen Village 64th & West Center Located on the former grounds of the Aksarben Racetrack and Coliseum, Omaha, NE 68108 the 250-acre Aksarben Village site will be a mixed-use development of 1.5 HSW office, retail, and residential uses that will attract investment and presence to the mid-town Omaha area. Because of its proximity to local universities and technology centers, it will be uniquely positioned to be a major economic engine for the Omaha region. AkSarBen Village Aksarben Village will combine state of the art research facilities, offices, retail, housing, open space, recreation, entertainment, and sustainable design to create a lively 24/7 environment for researchers, office workers, faculty, students, and urban dwellers. The development will utilize urban design features such as landmarks, focal points and axes which will create memorable places that will become gathering points for local residents and a destination for Omahans in search for the unique urban experience. The major civic park at Aksarben Village will connect to the open space network of the region, making it accessible by foot and by bicycle, reinforcing the desire to be at the forefront of the "new urbanism" movement in the mid-American region. Parking is available in the parking garage at AKV, address 2232 South 64th Ave (NE corner of 67th & Center). The tour will start at the plaza on the east side of 67th and Mercy Road, west of the parking garage). 2:00 – 3:30 pm NoDo 1524 Cuming Street Meet at Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture Omaha, NE 68102 Model T Ford Building 1.5 HSW Tour by project architects will highlight recent renovations in the area of NoDo. Beginning at the historic building where Ford Model T’s were once manufactured, tour the TipTop Apartments, conference and banquet facilities, restaurant, bar and the new offices for Alley Poyner NoDo – TipTop Macchietto Architecture. Other areas to be viewed on the tour include the Old Mattress Factory Bar & Grill and the Saddle Creek Records complex, featuring the independent record label’s headquarters, Slowdown music venue, and the nonprofit Film Streams. Available street parking around the TipTop or Saddle Creek Records. AIA NEBRASKA P.O. Box 80045 • 102 Architecture Hall • UNL • Lincoln 68501-0045 402/472-1456 • www.aiane.org AIA NebrAskA • desIgN AwArds • coNfereNce • exhIbItIoN schedULe of eVeNTS Thursday, September 11 (continued) 4:00 – 5:00 pm Joslyn Museum Garden Sculpture 2200 Dodge Street The garden is the focal point of a campus redevelopment plan that Omaha, NE 68102 will dramatically change the face of Joslyn's grounds and includes 1.0 HSW a variety of important 19th-and 20th-century sculptures, as well as contemporary works by internationally renowned artists; flowing reflective water features; enhanced entrances and drives; renovated and expanded parking; and landscaped green spaces, rich granite pathways, and an entrance plaza to welcome visitors. Meet at Atrium. Free parking is available in the Parking Garden northeast of the Museum. Metered parking is available on surrounding streets. The northeast Parking Garden is accessible via the Dodge Street Joslyn Museum Garden Sculpture entrance drive to the south or the 24th Street entrance drive to the west. 4:00 – 5:00 pm Hyde Lecture Series Presentation – AIA NE Excellence in Design Jury Chair Ross Theater Todd DeGarmo, FAIA, CEO, STUDIOS Architecture – www.studiosarchitecture.com 313 N. 13th Street Sponsored by UNL College of Architecture, Hyde Lecture Lincoln, NE 68508 1.0 HSW 6:00 – 7:00 pm Tour – The Paxton Paxton Hotel In 1882 Brothers CW, WT and JB Kitchen built the first Paxton Hotel for 1403 Farnam Street about $250,000. They named it after Omahan William Paxton, a frontier Omaha, NE 68102 entrepreneur active in cattle production, railroading and freight. A $1.5 1.0 HSW million demolition occurred in 1929; after 8 months a new Paxton Hotel opened. The hotel was regarded as one of Omaha's finer art deco buildings. The interior design was by Marshall, Field & Co. of Chicago, rooms started at $2.50 a night. In 1966, The Paxton stopped operating as a hotel and became the location of the Women's Job Corps. The Paxton became a hotel once again in 1971. Decorated in a "traditional Mediterranean" style, the hotel featured carpeting on all floors and smoked glass mirrors on the lobby walls. Virtually every square inch of the hotel was refurbished, with the exception of three large murals in the lounge. The murals, painted by Nebraska artist, Leonard Thiessen, were part of the original hotel built in 1929. In 1975 The Paxton hotel converted to Paxton Manor, a self-care retirement home. The Paxton The grandeur of The Paxton in 2004 was restored into an exclusive condominium residential community with attending shops and offices. Paxton Events, L.L.C restores the Historic Paxton Ballroom to its original grandeur and reopens the Ballroom as the premier venue for social, charitable, and business events in Downtown Omaha. AIA NEBRASKA P.O. Box 80045 • 102 Architecture Hall • UNL • Lincoln 68501-0045 402/472-1456 • www.aiane.org AIA NebrAskA • desIgN AwArds • coNfereNce • exhIbItIoN schedULe of eVeNTS Thursday, September 11 (continued) 6:30 – 10:00 pm Excellence in Design Banquet Paxton Ballroom 6:30 pm Social Hour 1403 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68102 7:30 pm Dinner / Presentation of Awards Design Awards winners will be presented by Todd DeGarmo, FAIA, STUDIOS Architecture Master of Ceremonies, Scott Voorhees – host of NewsRadio 1110 KFAB. coNfereNce dIsplays Art x Architects The 21st annual Art x Architects entries will be on display at Qwest Center Omaha for the duration of the conference. 25-Year Honor Award Winners In conjunction with the AIA Nebraska Design Program, AIA Nebraska will highlight past recipients from the 1983 Honor Awards program. Examine how the projects have changed from then to today. Boards will be on display at Qwest Center Omaha for the duration of the conference. Design + Technology Displays will be on site to stimulate your imagination. Exhibitors will demonstrate new technologies, products, materials and services that may solve issues and broaden your creative horizons for future designs. Questions: www.aiane.org 402/472-1456 [email protected] / [email protected] AIA NEBRASKA P.O. Box 80045 • 102 Architecture Hall • UNL • Lincoln 68501-0045 402/472-1456 • www.aiane.org AIA NebrAskA • desIgN AwArds • coNfereNce • exhIbItIoN schedULe of eVeNTS Friday, September 12 7:00 am Registration/Exhibit Interaction/Continental Breakfast Qwest Center Omaha, 455 North 10th Street Breakfast sponsor Nebraska Concrete and Aggregates Association 8:00 – 9:00 am Opening Session Design and Construction Overview for 2009 and their Implications for Architecture Firms (1.0 LU) Kermit Baker, Chief Economist, American Institute of Architects 9:00 - 10:00 am Exhibitor Interaction 10:00 – 11:30 am Educational Session 1 11:30 – 12:00 pm Exhibitor Interaction 12:00 pm Prize Drawing in Ballroom C Exhibit Hall / You must be present to be eligible. 12:15 – 1:30 pm Luncheon and Presentation Lecture & Critique of Excellence in Design Submissions Todd DeGarmo, FAIA, CEO, STUDIOS Architecture 1:30 – 2:00 pm AIA Nebraska Annual Membership Meeting 2:00 pm Exhibitors Disassemble 2:15 – 3:45 pm Educational Session 2 4:00 – 5:30 pm Educational Session 3 5:45 – 6:45 pm Tour 6:45 – 8:00 pm Closing Reception – Sponsored by The Weitz Company AIA NEBRASKA P.O. Box 80045 • 102 Architecture Hall • UNL • Lincoln 68501-0045 402/472-1456 • www.aiane.org AIA NebrAskA • desIgN AwArds • coNfereNce • exhIbItIoN key preseNters Kermit Baker Chief Economist, American Institute of Architects Design and Construction Overview for 2009 and their Implications for Architecture Firms After suffering through weak economic conditions recently, what’s in store for design firms for 2009? This presentation will review recent economic and construction trends with an eye toward opportunities over the coming year: regional and national construction trends; key concerns of firm leaders, and how the economy will influence emerging developments in the profession, such as sustainability, consolidation, and integrated practice.