Category: NMAF in the Community
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Architecture Day at local school is a favorite of students
For three years, the Foundation has sponsored the Architecture and Children Program in New Mexico’s schools. NMAF helps fund supplies and other needs for the design education program at Albuquerque’s Mark Twain Elementary School, grades 2-5. This program is also sponsored by the School Zone Institute and the American Institute of Architects of Albuquerque. Fifteen…
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Planning for the Future of Architecture
Children in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are heading back to school this year with new tools on how to “Build a Better World” after a successful summer program series. By supporting the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Public Library‘s 2017 Summer Reading Program (June 3-July 29), the Foundation was able to teach teens and tweens about architectural concepts. These…
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Partnership with ABQ-BernCounty Library will teach kids more about architecture
Another way to make an impact during the Foundation’s 30th year will be through a new partnership to “Build a Better World.” By supporting the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Public Library‘s 2017 Summer Reading Program (June 3-July 29), we’ll be able to teach teens and tweens about architectural concepts. Part of the national Collaborative Summary Library Program,…
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In Praise of Old Hotels — Route 66
Originally posted on Brick and Stone: Architecture and Preservation: ROUTE 66 — THE MOTHER ROAD (Part 7 of a series) There is nothing quite like it — an east-west highway running 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles…or actually Santa Monica. America’s own Silk Road connects the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean and laces…
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Celebrating the achievements of young professionals
The New Mexico Architectural Foundation helped sponsor this year’s gala celebration in Albuquerque honoring newly licensed architects and others who earned CSI CDT certificates and CCCA certification (Certified Contract Construction Administrator) during 2013 and 2014. Thirty recently licensed architects were honored and 20 CSI Certificate and Certification recipients were recognized. The Foundation provided monetary support…
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Celebrating Historic Preservation Month
Preservation partners across New Mexico recognize May as Heritage Preservation Month with tours, celebrations and special events. The New Mexico Architectural Foundation is pleased to sponsor this year’s Preservation Month poster, which features the Gila Cliff Dwellings in Grant County. During May, the Historic Santa Fe Foundation is hosting an exhibit that celebrates 20 years of the…
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NMAF provides financial support to Architecture and Children Program
The Architecture and Children program promotes interdisciplinary learning about architecture and design. The integrated curriculum uses math, science, history, art, and ecology as part of this long-running educational program. By teaching children to visualize and become visually literate, instructors can help stimulate creative problem solving and learning how to think in an integrative way. Workshop…
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