Chapter News

Learn more about our activities and achievements throughout 2023 from VANOMA President, Ian Vaughan.

Read more about Hampton University architecture student and artist, Trajan Baker, who recently completed a study abroad program in Ghana.

On Sept. 21, 2023, VANOMA hosted Mira Abdalla, an Egyptian-American designer at VMDO and participant of the AIA VA's ELA Class of 2023.

VANOMA members receive 2023 awards for their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the profession.

On August 24, 2023, VANOMA hosted Aria Marie Hill, MArch II Candidate at Harvard GSD, Virginia Tech Alumna, and NOMAS leader. Read more.

The signature K12 outreach program for NOMA. Learn more about how it helps students seeking careers in architecture.

On May 15, 2023, we hosted founding board member, Kendell Nicholson, a licensed educator, trained designer, and avid researcher. Read more.

VANOMA's founding President elevated to the prestigious AIA College of Fellows! Read more about his path to Fellowship.

In honor of Architecture Month, VANOMA hosted Erin Young Agdinaoay, a Filipino-American architect at WPA in Norfolk, VA. Read more.

On March 16, 2023, in honor of National Women's History Month, VANOMA hosted Kim Smith – the first female Principal & Owner of VMDO.

In honor of BHM, this series highlights two outstanding black architects and what they wish to impart on the next generation.

On February 16, Sonny Joy-Hogg shared his journey as a designer at Baskervill, which earned him an Emerging Professional Award from AIA VA.

On January 19, Ashleigh shared her story as a designer, educator, and community volunteer. Read more about her top five takeaways.

AIA VA & VANOMA present a four-part L&L series that reverse engineers the FAIA Submission Process starting 1/25/23.

Read more about our 2022 Honors, recognizing VANOMA as a statewide leader in advocacy, and message from our President.

On June 16th, Willie shared his career path, broken into four chapters and including 10 lessons that define him as an architect.

On Mar. 31st, Sidney shared his career journey, and how he managed to evolve and thrive even when others didn't initially see his potential.

West African Architect, Diébédo Francis Kéré, announced as the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize recipient. Read more...

On Feb. 17th, Burt shared with us his work and its relationship to the Black experience. Take a listen to the conversation here.

Robert Easter, founder of KEi Architects and Chair of Hampton's Dept. of Architecture, named 2022 AIA Virginia President. Read more...