August 23, 2022

In This Issue...

It's the Perfect Time to Join OFA or Renew!

Call to Artists, deadline August 30th

The Orlando Foundation for Architecture will be hosting the 4th Annual OFA Art Show at the Orlando Museum of Art. The art show is open to the public. Art with a theme related to “Architecture and Design” is encouraged, but not required. View this year's artist submissions in our online gallery.

Artist fees are $15 for OFA Members and $25 for Non-Members. Application fees include submission of up to three pieces or artwork. Attendee tickets are FREE to the public!

This year, we are excited to announce that we will have an Evening Reception on October 27th with drinks, light hors d'oevres, and a screening of the Isabel Roberts & Ida Ryan Film, "Two Women and the Pavilion on the Water". Purchase your tickets TODAY.

We are also seeking sponsorship for this year's event. Interested in being featured at the Orlando Museum of Art? Learn more here!

Architecture On Tap, TONIGHT

Watch the Incredible NSB Tour & Interview

On May 14, 2022, OFA partnered with Central Florida Modern for a walking tour of homes designed by Nils Schweizer, Kevin Schweizer, and Will Miller. The tour was followed by an interview with Beverly Schweizer Gurtis, Kevin and Will talking about Nils M Schweizer, who worked for Frank Lloyd Wright. Watch the video here for footage of these incredible homes and to hear some fantastic storytelling. 

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A big thank you to Beverly Schweizer Gurtis, Kevin Schweizer, and Will Miller for their time and to Arise Aerial for production of this video!

Historic Sanford Trolley Tour

OFA is partnering with Sanford Tours and Experiences to present a day of Trolley Tours of Historic Sanford on September 24th. There will be three 90-min tours covering the Historic Downtown District and Historic Residential District of Sanford.

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Historic Sanford is admired for its brick-lined streets, boutique storefronts, live oaks, and a significant collection of historic commercial and residential architecture. Incorporated in 1877, Sanford is one of Central Florida’s oldest incorporated cities. Sanford offers diverse architecture styles from traditional Florida to specific styles dating back to 1883.

Our resident guide will provide some fascinating stories about the city's history while exploring the city more intimately.

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The trolley is a fun way to reminisce about the historic charm that remains in the city today!  When you are done, visit one of the many unique restaurants and breweries in the downtown district.  

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Register today, spots are limited for each tour!

Screening of "The Pavilion in the Water" in St. Cloud

The St. Cloud Woman’s Club Heritage Museum and Orlando Foundation for Architecture are proud to announce a St. Cloud Premiere of “Isabel Roberts Pavilion in the Water”. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP here.

This film explores the futurist vision of the female architect who worked for Frank Lloyd Wright before moving to St. Cloud in 1918 with her ailing mother. Isabel designed the Veterans Memorial Library, adjacent to the Woman’s Club and many other buildings in St. Cloud.

The Orlando Foundation for Architecture collaborated with Grace Arts Center Of South Florida who received a grant from the Florida Historic Resources Board for 110 short micro-documentaries.

We have added this lost structure to our OFApedia BUILDINGS page. You can learn more about it, see photos and a computer animation of the bandstand. View here.

Artist Spotlight: Meet Tasanee Durrett—an architect and visual storyteller.

Tasanee Durrett, RA, NCARB, NOMA is a licensed architect and an artist who is driving positive social change and propelling racial justice through her visual storytelling. Her piece, “Don’t Redline Me”, won first place in the 2020 OFA Art Show and was the catalyst that helped her find and use her artistic voice for good. We asked Tasanee about how her work, her process and how her creative journey has impacted her life and helped others.

Melanie Crownover, OFA Events Committee Member and fellow artist, interviewed Tasanee for the first Artist Spotlight promoting the upcoming 4th Annual Art Show. Read the full blog article here.

Film Screening at DTO Recap

August 4th we had a great turn out for our film screening of "Two Women & the Pavilion in the Water" with Discover Downtown Orlando. A big thank you to their incredible team as well as to event sponsor L2 Studios, for elevating the event with such a wonderful breakfast. Thank you to OFA Events Chair Gregory Stock, AIA, CDT, LEED BD+C for his thorough knowledge and expertise during the Q & A.

The film, "Two Women & the Pavilion in the Water", is a fascinating history of the 1924 Lake Eola Bandstand and two incredible leading female architects Isabel Roberts and Ida Ryan, historic trailblazers and designers of that bandstand. It was produced by Grace Arts Center with a grant from Florida Division of Historical Resources. Catch the screening in St. Cloud on September 24th!

Welcome New  & Renewing Members

Join us in welcoming our newest members to the Orlando Foundation for Architecture, we look forward to working with you within this great organization! Renew your membership for 2022 today!

OFA's Company Members

OFA would like to recognize our Company Members that support our organization and programs. Thank you to OFA's Gold Members BBM Structural, Casa Feliz, and Grace Arts Center, Silver Members HuntonBrady Architects, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Eleven18 Architecture, and Interstruct, and Bronze Members Brasfield & Gorrie, L2 Studios, HKS Architects, RLF Architects, Campbell + Van Dusen Design Studio, and Aleskovsky Architecture!

Now Available: Purchase Your Copy of OFA's Architectural Guidebook

It showcases historic buildings from the early twentieth century, mid-century modern, to the present, as well as the only campus designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and a new spectacular Polytechnic University by Santiago Calatrava. A bevy of buildings at Walt Disney World and Celebration Florida by Leading National and International architects Robert Stern, Arata Isozaki, Phillip Johnson, Aldo Rossi, Michael Graves, Venturi Scott Brown, Graham Gund, Welton Becket, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Architectonica round out the collection.

We printed a limited number so be sure to purchase your copy today!

In light of the pandemic, your support is critical to the continuing success of the Orlando Foundation for Architecture and its community-centered programming. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to OFA or join as a member!