Center for Architecture & Design Tampa Bay

Florida Southern College, School of Architecture is excited to host the Lakeland events for the AIA Tampa Bay Design Week 2026.

10:30am-12:30pm
Students and Staff from the School of Architecture will be hosting a LEGO Build competition in the historic Ordway Hall, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The 2-hour competition allows for mixed teams or individuals creating submissions based on the chosen topic (to be determined). All LEGO pieces will be provided and only these pieces can be used. The top three winners will receive a prize and recognition.

2:00pm-4:00pm
After a short break for lunch-on-your-own, tours will be led through multiple Nils Schweitzer (FLLW apprentice) buildings and Robert A M Stern buildings. The walking tour will last up to 2-hours and may include the Roux Library, Chatlos Building, McKay Archives, Christoverson Building, and Becker Business Building.

Please come join us for either of the two sessions (LEGO Build and/or Walking Tour).

Join us for an engaging tour of GASWORX Ybor! Gasworx is an ambitious redevelopment project transforming a 50-acre area to bridge Tampa’s historic Ybor City with other downtown districts. At the intersection of Tampa’s rich past and vibrant future, this mixed-use neighborhood, in its completion, will introduce 5,000 new residences, half-million square feet of office space, and 150,000 square feet of retail space.

The district aims to reconnect the community to its storied cultural heritage by creating one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Tampa. With a focus on pedestrian and bike traffic, Gasworx will enhance Tampa’s urban core with greenspaces, new streets, sidewalks, and trails. At the core of Gasworx will stand a redeveloped warehouse that will be transformed into a marketplace with open air seating and serve as the hub of the new district. It is located in close proximity to a new park, residences, and office tower. Gasworx looks to add to the next chapter of restoring Ybor City to its rightful place as one of America’s truly great neighborhoods.

The project is a collaborative effort between KETTLER, local developer Darryl Shaw, and international property company, PPF Group.

Heavy Hors D'oeuvres will be served prior to the tour. There will be 3 sets of 20-person groups. Due to the size of these groups, we will stay on the ground floor of the projects (i.e. not going up in the office building). We will tour the E123 campus, as well as going over to The Stevedore for a look at the final push of punchout before occupancy. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required. Kettler will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Registration tickets are $20.

Join Artist AGalban, Co-Curator Antonio Permuy, and Architect Peter Hauerstein for an evening exploring the intersection of art, faith, and architecture.

The event begins with AGalban and Antonio Permuy sharing insights into Galban's exhibit Sacred Pilgrimage: Gaudi and Galban, a body of work inspired by his transformative visit to Barcelona’s Basilica of La Sagrada Família. Following Galban’s talk, Architect Peter Hauerstein will lead an engaging presentation on Antoni Gaudí’s early influences—nature, faith, and symbolism—that shaped the visionary design of the basilica.

Select pieces from Galban’s acclaimed Gaudi and Galban Series will be on display during the event. We will have charcuterie boards, wine and cheese.

Join us for a fast-paced series of Pecha Kucha style presentations by prominent architects in the Tampa Bay area: Albert Alfonso, Zilsalina Mendieta, Trevor Lamphier, Rick Rowe, John Curran, Peter Hepner, and Jody Beck. All have been recognized with the prestigious Garcia Award. Learn how these professionals work in the industry and network with others in the field. Hosted by AIA Tampa Bay at New World Brewery Tampa. Food provided.