AIA Japan

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!
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Ebisu Beer & Sketch Nite March 18!
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!

Save the Date: Lecture by Balazs Bognar
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Tokyo) | Cosentino Showroom, イノックス青山 6 Chome-4-14 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo, 107-0062, Japan
Wednesday, April 9
6:30 PM
Cosentino Showroom

Please save the date for a special evening with Balazs Bognar, Partner and Executive Vice President at Kengo Kuma & Associates and 2025 AIA President. More details and registration information will be shared soon.

Partnership Event: St. Alban’s 70th Anniversary Lecture
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:30 (Asia/Tokyo) | St. Alban’s Church, Shiba-Koen 3-6-2, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
An in-person anniversary lecture on Antonin Raymond’s vision, work, and lasting legacy at St. Alban’s Church.
rsvp via google forms

Join us for a special in-person partnership event celebrating the 70th anniversary of St. Alban’s Church, designed and built by the world-renowned architect Antonin Raymond.
To commemorate the church’s 70th anniversary, Mr. Toshinobu Miura, who studied under Raymond, will speak about what Raymond aimed to achieve, reflecting on his work and philosophy. The lecture will be presented in Japanese with concurrent English translation.
Please note that this is not an official AIA Japan event. CES education credits will not be provided.
Event detailsDate: Saturday, April 18, 2026Time: 14:00–15:30Format: In-personVenue: St. Alban’s ChurchAddress: Shiba-Koen 3-6-25, Minato-ku, TokyoJapanese address: 東京都港区芝公園3丁目6-25
SpeakerMr. Toshinobu MiuraChairman, Raymond Architectural Design Office
Additional notesReception after the lectureLanguage: Japanese with concurrent English translationAdvance RSVP requested
