GSoA CityLab-Orlando University of Florida

Join us Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 PM, for a Women’s Panel in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Professionals in the design field will share their experiences as women in design and discuss their career paths, challenges, and perspectives within the profession. The panel will also include time for questions and conversation with attendees.

Food will be provided. All are welcome to attend.

Scenic Jacksonville hosted its 6th Annual Great Cities Symposium with speaker VICTOR DOVER, a nationally acclaimed leader and innovator in city, neighborhood, and street design.

Trained as an architect, Victor Dover’s work combines design excellence with professional pragmatism for urban planning projects around the world: revitalizing traditional towns, building iconic new places, designing pedestrian-friendly streets, and growing neighborhoods.
(https://www.scenicjax.org/6th-annual-symposium/ #)

Scenic Jacksonville’s Great Cities Symposium is an annual program that aims to inform, educate, and create community conversations about the vibrancy of peer cities and how Jacksonville can learn from their successes and challenges.

Thank you to Kasper Architects, who sponsored the “Great Cities Masterclass in Urban Design”, which was held on Friday, February 6th. Students and Faculty from CityLab-Jacksonville’s Master of Architecture program participated in the workshop, along with city officials.

(Image credits: 1. Guest Speaker Victor Dover, Dover Kohl, Erik Kasper, Kasper Architects and Associates, and Nancy Powell, Executive Director Scenic Jacksonville; 2. CityLab Jacksonville students and Profs Mike Montory and Angela Schifanella at Great Cities Master Class in Urban Design; 3. CityLab Jacksonville students with Profs. Mike Montoya and Angela Schifanella)

Join AIA Orlando for the annual YAF Firm Crawl! Students and young professionals will have the opportunity visit architecture and design firms in downtown Orlando, gain insight into firm culture, explore different project types, and learn about the many career paths within the profession. After the crawl, a happy hour at A La Cart will offer a relaxed setting to network with professionals.

Hello, Orlando CityLab students! We’re so excited to kick off TEA@UF (Themed Environment Association club) for Spring 2026, and we’d love for you to join us! 🎉

Whether you’re passionate about themed environments, storytelling through design, immersive experiences, or just curious to learn more, this club can be very fun to be part of and learn about themed spaces in the industry!

Our first TEA kickoff meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 11th at 5pm at the Orlando CityLab classroom. At this meeting, we’ll be sharing our plans for the semester, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved. Plus, we’ll be playing “Romantic Melody Bingo”—with prizes and treats!

Check out the attached flyer and scan the QR code to RSVP by February 6th if you plan on attending! We can’t wait to meet new faces, reconnect with returning members, and start an exciting semester together. Hope to see you there!

- The TEA@UF 2026 Board

UF Master of Architecture students from CityLab Jacksonville participated in a workshop and charrette focused on housing design and health in Jacksonville’s Historic Eastside.

“Sustainable & Supportive Housing for Salutogenic Health: Historic Eastside Housing and Health Community Design Charrette.”

sponsored by the LS3P Foundation and hosted by UF College of Design, Construction, and Planning and FIBER.

January 29th from 10 am - 2 pm at the First Baptist Church of Oakland.

Other participants included representatives from FIBER, UF CHU, JEA , and members of the local community.

(image credits: 1. Lisa Platt, Project PI and Assistant Professor, Department of Interior Design, FIBER, and CityLab Jacksonville students 2. Morning Workshop Session)

Join us for the Studio Nights Podcast Launch Event, a casual evening bringing together architecture students, professionals and professors from Valencia, UCF, and UF.

This is a chance for students and professionals to connect with the design community, meet new people, enjoy food & drinks, and be part of a growing conversation around architecture and creative paths.
 
Event Details:
UF CityLab Orlando
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM

This night marks the official launch of the Studio Nights Podcast, created by three architecture students, Valeria, Valery, and Alex, focusing on sharing the stories of architects and designers.

Free event · RSVP required
https://forms.gle/intK1hqQvrY36GEu8

(First 30 guests will receive a merch bag)

Student work pin-up included (If you’re interested in showcasing your work, please email [email protected]. You’re welcome to bring a model, a 24×36 printed board with your best work, or both. Pin up will take place on Monday, January 12, after work hours, or Tuesday, January 13th before the Event, and there will be designated pin-up areas for Valencia, UCF, and UF CityLab students.

Let’s come together, share work, and talk design.

New design certificate!
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Design Integration (HDI)

University of Florida School of Architecture invites applicants join interdisciplinary cohorts that will gain specialized knowledge in healthcare facilities design and propose evidence-based designs.

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
REGISTER here: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9AHhqwwJsvzkgpo

Register even if you cannot attend as the event will be recorded and distributed.

Congratulations to our Fall 2025 Graduates!

Excited to highlight our students at the TEI Winter Showcase 2025, Light Up the Night! Our students presented impressive work from their Themed Environments Integration classes throughout the year, and we couldn’t be more proud of their creativity and dedication.

Congratulations to Maria Thereza Santos, Brittany Benjelloun, Darrin Brown, and Ryan Scanlon for showcasing their thesis projects at the Themed Experience & Attractions Academic Symposium during the last day of IAAPA. It is so exciting to see our students contribute to the growing scholarship surrounding themed environments.

Frank Lloyd Wright Florida Southern College

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Florida Southern College, Hollis Room | 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
Lakeland, FL

Register here:
https://www.orlandoarchitecture.org/floridasoutherncollege

Join the Nils M Schweizer Fellows and OFA of an exclusive architectural tour of the iconic chapels of Florida Southern College guided by architectural historian Jack Coffey. Discover the profound design legacy embedded in these sacred spaces an explore the visionary influence of Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries.

Following the tour, we’ll gather for an intimate conversation with Nils M Schweizer’s closest family members and colleagues Together, we’ll reflection the enduring impact Nils had on the architectural community and the lives he touched through his work, mentorship, and friendship.

Come celebrate the spirit of design, community, and legacy!

Interested in studying in East Asia for Summer 2026? Join us for a Q&A session on Friday, November 21st, at 10am at the following link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/98643059320