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AMAZON HQ2 TOUR

LOCATION: Amazon HQ2, Crystal City
DATE: 06/14

This curated tour, organized by IIDA MAC and ZGF Architects, offers an insightful exploration of how the presence of Amazon HQ2 has transformed the landscape of Northern Virginia. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the architectural and urban design strategies employed in this transformation, highlighting the ways in which thoughtful design can enhance the functionality and experience for users of the space.

Additionally, this tour showcases how the three different architects on the project —Gensler, NBBJ, and ZGF—collaborated to raise the bar with a seamless user experience throughout.

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3:00 p.m. - Meet at the Good Company Coffee bar inside the lobby (510 14th St S Lobby Kiosk #125, Arlington, VA 22202).

5:00 p.m.- Networking happy hour at Makers Union Pub (1450 S Eads St Suite 65, Arlington, VA 22202)

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Celebrate the winners of the 2024 Premiere Design Awards

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PLAID GRADUATION!

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Session 7 of 2023-24 PLAID Program: ALL ABOUT BRAND & PLAID GRADUATION

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NCIDQ PREP SESSION 3

LOCATION: ZGF
TIME: 03/21 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for the third & final session of our NCIDQ Prep Series.

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NCIDQ PREP SESSION 2

LOCATION: Price Modern
600 Massachusetts Ave NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001
TIME: 03/07 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Join us for the second session of our NCIDQ Prep Series.

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Session 6 of 2023-24 PLAID Program: SUSTAINABILITY & WELLNESS

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NCIDQ PREP SESSION 1

LOCATION: SmithGroup
1700 New York Avenue Northwest Suite 100 Washington, DC 20006
TIME: 02/22 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Join us for the first of our NCIDQ Prep Series. At this event, we will cover what to expect for each exam, test-taking resources and Q&A.

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Session 5 of 2023-24 PLAID Program: ADVOCACY & LEGISLATION

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Session 4 of 2023-24 PLAID Program: REAL ESTATE & NETWORKING

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Session 3 of 2023-24 PLAID Program: MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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LOCATION: Marriott Bethesda
7750 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814
TIME: 11/08 from 10am-12pm

Please join us for a tour of Marriott International’s new global headquarters in Bethesda, MD

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Session 2 of 2023-24 PLAID Program: PUBLIC SPEAKING & IMPROVISATION

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Session 1 of 2023-24 PLAID Program: LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS ETIQUETTE

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LOCATION: Andreu World Showroom
1010 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
TIME: 09/28 from 5-7pm

Join us for an awesome lecture on sustainability, some tasty tapas, & a little Spanish wine! Along side the CEU you’ll have the opportunity to tour the new Andreu World showroom!

LOCATION: Baltimore, MD
EVENT SPEAKER: 4pm
IIDA MAC AFTER PARTY: 7-9pm

Featuring a keynote speaker(s) from tangential industries who speak about design related topics that inspire us to take action. Hosted with the support of MDCID at the 2023 B’more Design Expo.

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LOCATION: Baltimore, MD

2-day strategic planning session with new 2023-24 Board of Directors

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Monthly MAC Board Meeting

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Celebrate the winners of the 2023 Premiere Design Awards

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Monthly MAC Board Meeting