AIA Japan

Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite!
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

AIA Japan’s Beer & Sketch Nite is back!
It’s another chance to meet fellow AIA Japan members (and friends) and connect! No formalities, no agenda—just architects, beer, and questionable doodles. Buy your own drinks and food. Show up when you want, leave when you want. See you at PUB TAP+ in Ebisu!

Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite!
2025-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

AIA Japan’s Beer & Sketch Nite!
It’s another chance to meet fellow AIA Japan members (and friends) and connect! No formalities, no agenda—just architects, beer, and questionable doodles. Buy your own drinks and food. Show up when you want, leave when you want. See you at PUB TAP+ in Ebisu!

Evening Lecture: Denise V. de Castro on Purpose-Driven, Resilient Design
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Cosentino Showroom, イノックス青山 6 Chome-4-14 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo, 107-0062, Japan
We are pleased to invite you to our next in-person lecture with Denise V. de Castro of DEQA Design Collaborative.
REGISTER HERE VIA PEATIX!

Purpose-Driven, Resilient Design: Lessons from the Philippines on Community, Culture, and Local MaterialsDate/Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 18:00 – 19:00 JSTLocation: Cosentino Tokyo Showroom (see address below)CES Credits: 1 LU/HSW available for AIA members
Lecture Description:
This lecture explores how a boutique, resource-conscious Philippine practice addresses globally relevant architectural challenges through socially impactful, adaptive, and material-driven design strategies. The presentation is framed around three interrelated themes: Community, Culture, and Identity; Adaptive Reuse & Multi-Functional Spaces; and Innovative Materials & Resilient, Off-Grid Design. The talk highlights the interplay of interiors and architecture, showing how spatial detailing, furniture, finishes, and cultural storytelling reinforce a building’s purpose. Participants will gain insights into designing resilient and meaningful spaces in resource-constrained environments, balancing cultural relevance, environmental responsibility, and scalable construction methods. This talk is intended for architects and design professionals interested in socially conscious, material-driven, and resilient architecture, particularly those working in tropical, off-grid, or resource-constrained environments.

Speaker Bio: Denise V. de Castro
Principal Architect & Founder | DEQA Design Collaborative, Manila Philippines
Denise V. de Castro is the Principal Architect and Founder of DEQA Design Collaborative, an award-winning studio creating integrated, life-centered environments that uplift people, strengthen communities, and positively impact the planet. A proud Filipino architect and entrepreneur, she is driven by the belief that design can transform the everyday and shape a better future.
She earned her Master’s in Architecture from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College, further developing her expertise at global firms such as IDEO, CBT Architects, and Lor Calma Design Associates. Since founding DEQA in 2010, Denise has led projects for clients such as Unilever, The Henry Hotels, Alveo, SGV, and Phinma Education, consistently delivering spaces that foster health, joy, and fulfillment.
Through DEQA’s Well Living Design Index (WLDI), she integrates sustainability, wellness, and human experience into every project, guiding her team in creating environments that enrich lives and stand the test of time. Beyond her studio, she serves as an Independent Director at Arthaland and Advisor to NetGroup, championing sustainability and innovation in real estate and renewable energy.
At the heart of her work is a commitment to use design as a strategic tool to improve quality of life and shape a more connected, inspired future.

AIA Japan Beer & Sketch Nite! - Shimokitazawa!
2025-09-25 19:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Beer Bar Ushitora Ichigōten, Daita, 6 Chome−3−27 アザリアハウス 1F, Setagaya City, 東京都, 155-0033, Japan
Beer & Sketch Nite – special location at Shimokitazawa!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

AIA Japan’s Beer & Sketch Nite!
It’s another chance to meet fellow AIA Japan members (and friends) and connect, but at Beer Bar Ushitora Ichigoten in Shimokitazawa! No formalities, no agenda—just architects, beer, and questionable doodles. Buy your own drinks and food. Show up when you want, leave when you want.

Seijima-san Lecture at the 2025 ASAI Conference – Special Registration Offer for AIA Japan Members
2025-10-01 | Italian Cultural Institute, 2 Chome-1-30 Kudanminami, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 102-0074, Japan
AIA Japan members are invited to the ASAI – Architecture in Perspective International Conference in Tokyo, October 1–3, 2025.
As part of the program, up to 40 AIA Japan members will receive complimentary registration to attend the Kazuyo Sejima Keynote Lecture on October 1, 2025 at the Italian Cultural Institute (near Hanzomon Station, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo).
Event: Kazuyo Sejima Keynote LectureDate: Wednesday, October 1, 2025Location: Italian Cultural InstituteTime: See conference schedule for details (more details to come)Registration: AIA Registration link here
Kazuyo Sejima, Pritzker Prize laureate and 2025 RIBA Royal Gold Medal winner, will share insights from her internationally acclaimed architectural career.
Seats for the lecture are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don’t miss this opportunity (and many others) to engage with the global community of architectural illustrators at the 2025 ASAI conference. More information here!

2025 ASAI Architecture in Perspective International Conference
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-03 | Italian Cultural Institute, 2 Chome-1-30 Kudanminami, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 102-0074, Japan
AIA Japan is proud to support the 39th Architecture in Perspective International Conference, hosted by the American Society of Architectural Illustrators (ASAI). This year’s theme, ASAI in ASIA: Past / Present / Future / Now, explores the evolving role of architectural visualization in design practice and communication.
AIA Japan Members can register under the “ASAI Member” category to receive the member discount.
REGISTER HERE!

Gallery Ma Exhibition Tour: Emerging Architecture, Own Ways
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | TOTO GALLERY · MA, Minamiaoyama, 1 Chome−24−3 TOTO乃木坂ビル, Minato City, Tokyo, 107-0062, Japan
Join AIA Japan for a special guided tour of Gallery MA’s exhibition Emerging Architecture, Own Ways — featuring twenty dynamic teams of architects born after 1980 whose designs were selected for the Expo 2025 Osaka.Through models, sketches, and documentation, the exhibition reveals how Japan’s next generation of architects is reshaping design—experimenting with new construction methods, recycled materials, and inclusive spaces that welcome all. More than an Expo project, it’s a glimpse into the future of architecture in Japan.
Free admission. CES credits available for AIA Members. Bring a friend or colleague!
REGISTRATION LINK
Registration is open on our Peatix App
Gallery Ma Tour: Emerging Architecture, Own Ways
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025Time: 10:00amLocation: Gallery Ma
After event: After the tour, we invite you to please join us to continue the conversation afterwards over coffee and casual brunch (paid by guests) nearby!
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

TOTO GALLERY・MA is holding a group exhibition, ” Emerging Architecture, Own Ways,” featuring twenty teams of architects born after 1980 who were selected through an Open-call Design Proposal process for the expo facilities, including rest areas, for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
In proposing facilities such as resting areas, restrooms, and satellite studios for the Expo, the twenty teams posed questions about society and architecture, repeating trial and error based on their hypotheses. These efforts include new approaches to industrialized construction and distribution, connecting with history, updating recycled materials and existing technologies, and rethinking architecture as a place that welcomes diverse people, providing an overview of the current state and challenges of architecture. At the same time, they listened to various opinions, both positive and negative, from all sides and stayed committed to making their vision a reality. This attitude toward architecture, which goes beyond the scope of the Expo, can be a driving force in innovating architecture in an era marked by increasingly complex social issues and uncertainty about the future.
The exhibition is a documentary that traces the struggles of the twenty teams who posed questions and realized their ideas while confronting complex situations, through drawings, models, and other materials displayed throughout the venue. Furthermore, it is also an attempt to highlight the key players in new architecture through their practices. We hope that this exhibition, which transcends the boundaries of the twenty teams and the Expo, will become a place where individuals striving to realize architecture in today’s society can share their ideas and discuss the future of architecture.

-TOTO GALLERY･MA

Discussion of the Exhibition
@Yuuki Nemoto

Exhibition Planning in progress (models and mock-ups)
@Jumpei Suzuki

＊The Open-call Design Proposal was held in 2022, and the juries were Sou Fujimoto, Akihisa Hirata, and Yasutaka Yoshimura.
Profile of Comittee and Exhibitors here:
Exhibition Committee: Kohei Kudo, Yusuke Komata, Keisuke Kiri, Naoyuki Kunikiyo
Supervisor: Akihisa Hirata
Advisor: Sou Fujimoto
Exhibitors:
GROUP
onishimaki+hyakudayuki / o+h
KIRI ARCHITECTS
Kohei Kudo & Associates
KUMA＆ELSA
studio m!kke+Yurica Design and Architecture+Studio on_site
Yusuke Komata / new building office
KOMPAS
t e c o
Shingo Saito Architects+Ateliers Mumu Tashiro
axonometric
Korogaro Association／Kengo Sato Architecture office
PONDEDGE+farm+VOID
nanometer architecture
MIDW+Niimori Jamison
Aki Hamada Architects: AHA
Mandai Architects
REI MITSUI ARCHITECTS
suzuko yamada architects
Takashi Yonezawa Architects

Community Night: My Japan Story SLAM (Member-led event)
2025-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Baird Beer Nakameguro Taproom, Kamimeguro 2 Chome−1−3 中目黒ＧＴプラザ Ｃ棟 ２階, Meguro City, Tokyo, 153-0051, Japan
–Event Update: October Beer & Sketch Night Moved to November 23rd–
We’re moving our October 23rd Beer & Sketch Night to support AIA Japan member James Scott Brew, AIA, who is hosting a special storytelling event we encourage all members to attend!
Join us at Nakameguro Taproom for My Japan Story SLAM: CH-CH-CH-CHANGES, an evening of live, 5-minute personal stories on the theme of Change: Stories of transition and transformation.
Ten storytellers will share true stories that will make you laugh, reflect, and connect with the experiences of others living in Japan. The audience will vote for their favorites to crown the first-ever People’s Choice Story SLAM Winner!
Although stories are not specific to architecture, this event celebrates the art of storytelling—an essential part of architectural practice. As architects, designers, and planners, we use stories to frame ideas, communicate design intent, and connect people to place. And its going to be a fun time!
Note: This is not an official sponsored AIA Japan Event.
📅 Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Doors open at 6pm📍 Location: Nakameguro Taproom🎟️ Event Info & Tickets

Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite!
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite November 20th!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

AIA Japan’s Beer & Sketch Nite!
It’s another chance to meet fellow AIA Japan members (and friends) and connect! No formalities, no agenda—just architects, beer, and questionable doodles. Buy your own drinks and food. Show up when you want, leave when you want. See you at PUB TAP+ in Ebisu!

Screening of Lewerentz Divine Darkness + Q&A with Director Sven Blume
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Theatre Image Forum, Shibuya, 2 Chome-10-2, Shibuya, 東京都, 150-0002, Japan
AIA Japan is proud to support a special Tokyo screening of Lewerentz: Divine Darkness, a 2024 feature documentary revealing the life and impact of Swedish architect Sigurd Lewerentz.
About the Film:
Sigurd Lewerentz (1885–1975) is internationally renowned as one of Sweden’s greatest architects, but due to his aversion to being interviewed and recorded, he has long been shrouded in mystery. Recently, however, a treasure trove of film and sound recordings of the ageing Lewerentz was found in a cellar in Lund, and it’s these recordings that form the basis of this captivating documentary. Lewerentz: Divine Darkness is a unique portrait of this enigmatic figure of 20th century architecture, whose work still resonates and inspires today.

A post-screening greeting and Q&A with director Sven Blume will follow.Approved for 2 AIA CES Learning Units.

Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Image Forum Cinema, Shibuya
Film Length/Language: 70 min, Swedish and English with Japanese subtitles
How to Sign up / Tickets:
Tickets are purchased directly from Image Forum Cinema on their website or at the theater box office.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: ¥1,900 / University/College Students: ¥1,400 (Student ID required) / Seniors (60 and over): ¥1,400 / Members: ¥1,300 (Membership card required, same discount for up to one accompanying person) / Disability Discount: ¥1,300 (Disability card required, same discount for up to one accompanying person)

Sven Blume – Director Biography

Sven Blume is a Stockholm-based documentary ﬁlmmaker. He graduated from the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2013 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Documentary Film.
Since then, he has directed numerous documentary projects and collaborated across disciplines including ﬁne art, architecture, music videos, dance, and exhibitions.
His latest feature-length documentary, Lewerentz Divine Darkness (2024), explores the work of architect Sigurd Lewerentz and is his second ﬁlm on architecture. Since its world premiere, the ﬁlm has toured internationally with over 200 screenings at leading festivals, museums, universities, and cultural venues in 30 countries, alongside a national cinema and broadcast release in Sweden.
Blume’s previous ﬁlms include the award-winning Crooked Lines of Beauty – My Grandfather, the Architect Carl Nyrén (2021) and For Somebody Else (2020), a documentary on surrogate motherhood in the United States, as well as several short ﬁlms.
His work has received critical acclaim, winning awards and being screened worldwide in festivals, museums, galleries, cinemas, and on public broadcasters. In recognition of his contributions to ﬁlm, he became a member of the Swedish Film Academy in 2023.

2025 AIA JAPAN YEAR END PARTY+DESIGN AWARDS CELEBRATION
2025-12-13 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Hotel Indigo, Gallery 11, 2 Chome-25-12 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-0043, Japan
Dear Members, Friends, and Sponsors,
We’re excited to announce the 2025 AIA Japan Year-End Party + Design Awards Celebration will be held on the evening of Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at Gallery 11 and Terrace, Hotel Indigo Shibuya. Join us high above the city as we celebrate design excellence, community, and collaboration with panoramic views of Shibuya, accompanied by a seasonal dinner buffet or canapé service with free-flow wine, beer, and soft drinks.
REGISTER VIA PEATIX HERE!
Event Details:
Date: December 13 (Sat), 2025
Time: Doors open (and drinks start!) at 6:30pm, Presentation starts at 7:00pm
Venue: Gallery 11, Hotel Indigo Shibuya (11th floor)
Attire: Smart Casual
FREE for all attendees
This Event is Open to:
– AIA Japan Members / Member’s Guest
– AIA Japan Design Awards Winners & Jury Members
– AIAJ’s Sponsors/ Invited Guests

Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite!
2026-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite January 29!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Starting off 2026, its AIA Japan’s Beer & Sketch Nite!
It’s another chance to meet fellow AIA Japan members (and friends) and connect! No formalities, no agenda—just architects, beer, and questionable doodles. Buy your own drinks and food. Show up when you want, leave when you want. See you at PUB TAP+ in Ebisu!

AIA Leadership Summit 2026
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-14 | Washington, D.C.
The premier advocacy & leadership training event
AIA Leadership Summit is the premier advocacy and leadership training event for AIA chapter leaders. The annual event is always one of AIA’s best attended leadership events—offering attendees a unique platform to engage in critical policy discussions with lawmakers while enhancing their leadership skills as AEC professionals and AIA chapter leaders.
AIA Leadership Summit 2026
AIALS 2026 is happening February 11–14, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. It’s your opportunity to connect with nearly 700 AIA members, volunteer leaders, and chapter executives from across the country. Over four days, you’ll strengthen your leadership skills, align advocacy with leadership for greater impact, and apply best practices in association management.
This year’s event highlights include:

A powerful keynote from April Rinne, futurist and author of Flux, sharing the “Flux Mindset”—empowering leaders to embrace change, rethink success, and turn uncertainty into growth and innovation.
Capitol Hill visits with members of Congress from your state to influence policy.
Excellence in Board Leadership, a focused half-day session for executive directors, presidents, and presidents-elect to elevate governance, strategy, and leadership excellence.
Carole Wedge, FAIA, AIA’s new EVP/CEO, offering firsthand insights into AIA’s strategic priorities and future direction.
Networking and community with hundreds of like-minded peers.
Curated CE tracks on association management, leadership, advocacy, chapter innovation, and member engagement.
Engagement with AIA staff across departments for personalized insights and support.
Insights on the latest legislative and policy developments shaping the profession—and how your voice can make an impact.

Use your voice, share your expertise, and make an impact—join us at AIA Leadership Summit 2026.
Register Today!

Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite!
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite February 26!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

It’s AIA Japan’s Beer & Sketch Nite!
It’s another chance to meet fellow AIA Japan members (and friends) and connect! No formalities, no agenda—just architects, beer, and questionable doodles. Buy your own drinks and food. Show up when you want, leave when you want. See you at PUB TAP+ in Ebisu!

Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite!
2026-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite March 26!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Starting off 2026, its AIA Japan’s Beer & Sketch Nite!
It’s another chance to meet fellow AIA Japan members (and friends) and connect! No formalities, no agenda—just architects, beer, and questionable doodles. Buy your own drinks and food. Show up when you want, leave when you want. See you at PUB TAP+ in Ebisu!
