Seattle International Architecture Forum

We are a diverse array of practitioners, theorists and students from all over the globe assembled right here in the PNW since 2015, looking to both connect, share experiences from and for designers and aspirants all the world over: please see below for more information on who we are, what we do, and how to get involved!!

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Fall 2025 FORUM:

SIAF’s Fall 2025 Forum will once more take place on  at LMN’s “The Shop”, on Tuesday November 4th: sign up for our newsletter at the link below, to receive real-time and forthcoming future updates!!.

This in-person event will be continuing the “Practice Abroad Series,” will explore the evolving opportunities and challenges of practicing architecture internationally.  With insights from practitioners with experience managing architectural and planning projects abroad, this session will offer practical guidance for U.S.-based firms expanding their global footprint.  

Sponsors currently include:

See our AIA Seattle Committee Events & Calendar Page below and sign up for our newsletter, for future links to this event!

 

 

LMN’s ‘The Shop’ (at 723 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104)

Tuesday November 4th, 5:30 PM

 

 

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SIAF 2025 ‘Summer Series’:

Summer months at SIAF often revolve around in-depth planning for the fall forum, direct one-on-one mentoring, and more personalized interactions with members – stop by or sign up for our newsletter, to see what events we are planning near you!

 

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

SIAF meets the third Wednesday of every month at 5:15pm, with virtual and occasional in-person offerings – see AIA Seattle Committee events & calendar page, or our newsletter for the link!

Or to receive additional upcoming meeting and event details, subscribe to our email list or click the calendar links in the top-right corner of this page, or reach out at the contacts below. (AIA Seattle members, allied members and sponsors are encouraged to join as well as other professionals in the design community)

Also, follow SIAF on Instagram: @aia.siaf
Or even join SIAF’s Facebook group: AIA Seattle International Architecture Forum

The Seattle International Architecture Forum (SIAF) serves AIA Seattle’s Membership vision.

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OUR MISSION:

Is to: “broaden cross-cultural architectural horizons, mentor, to educate, and inspire knowledge of international architectural practice” and to also best be a “hub for designers of foreign origin.”

(Some of the ways we have achieved this is through some of the below/see below for additional information)

 

ABOUT US:

What is an International Architecture Forum?

According to the Oxford Dictionary, a Forum is:
“an event or medium, where people can exchange opinions and ideas on a particular issue”

SIAF seeks to expand off existing traditions to bring Seattle lessons out to the world.
Ours is inspired by a proactive approach to contemporary global topics: Those that have the ability to impact or inspire us now. Please join us or reach out to the contact below to help contribute your own ideas, suggestions or ‘tales-0f-yore’.

 

 

OUR GOALS:

..aka,  “what we do”! 

Below is a small list of some of the items we do and promote:

  • Global Connections & Outreach ‘Jet City’ originally connected the PNW to an international world, but now it is OUR turn and time to flip the tables! As one of the leading design & tech centers for both the region and the United States at large, Seattle has long had a great international connections from and for international designers of all ilks. Our ‘City on the Sound’ is the place where great ideas can come together and meld with the larger natural world.  So stop by and visit sometime to see more soon!

In conjunction with AIA Global, and Asian American Designers Union, and others, we remain as the first choice and stop for many visitors seeking to get connected.

  • Mentorship we have layers & layers of connection opportunities, for a whole range of practitioners & visitors who come from abroad!

Also, follow SIAF on Instagram: @aia.siaf
Or even join SIAF’s Facebook group: AIA Seattle International Architecture Forum

Reach out to siaf@aiaseattle.org to find out more today.

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ADDITIONAL SIAF RESOURCES/OUTREACH:

Several sister committee’s and resources can also be found below:

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2025 SIAF Seattle Area Architecture Walking Tour Guides & Maps

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Committee Chair(s):

  • Mark Weisgerber, AIA
  • Kevin Clement, AIA
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  • Contact the Committee Chair(s):

    siaf@aiaseattle.org

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