PhilaNOMA's Signature Events

NOMAS Firm Crawl

PhilaNOMA partners with Philadelphia's NOMAS Chapters to host a Firm Crawl annually to expose students and emerging professionals to different professional offices in the city.  It features a variety of firm sizes, locations, and specialities.

Art Off the Clock

Art Off the Clock is a signature event that celebrates the creative efforts of professionals.  Showcasing art, crafts, and any medium that design professionals use to express their individual creativity.

ARE Boot Camp

​In 2016, PhilaNOMA inaugurated the ARE Boot Camp. The Cohort met every Wednesday in a local office to review ARE 4.0 materials. It was Taught by licensed members Cappy Sabir and Kenneth Johnson. The section order and pace was set by the exam takers, allowing for a customizeable study process. It will resume in Spring 2017 to include ARE 5.0 material.

PhilaNOMA on the Road

​Creativity and design drive the world and PhilaNOMA like to get out and see it. Field trips happen both locally and to regional attractions. In the past we have visited The Philadelphia Art Museum, PAFA, and done a Mural Arts tour of Philly. We have attended local conferences for NOMA, AIA, Design Philadelphia, Green Build, DVGBC, and the Preservation Alliance.

In 2016, we sponsored a bus to the grand opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Come join us on the road!

Guest Speakers



​Hearing the voices of other architects and designers inspires us all. PhilaNOMA looks to bring speakers who can educate our membership on their practice, technical advances in the field, or social/cultural/political topics. Featured speakers have included Kenny Gamble, Paolo Moya, Kathy Dixon, Michael Ford- the Hip Hop Architect, Phil Freelon, and Frances Kere.
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