Join us for an inspiring and insightful summit dedicated to exploring how architects are powerfully shaping the business of architecture. This dynamic day will offer insights into the full arc of a practice’s life.
Through candid conversations, skill-building workshops, and shared experiences, you’ll connect with visionary leaders who are building sustainable, values-driven businesses and redefining the future of the profession.
Kelly Ard is a partner at designLAB architects. Her work with mission-driven institutions centers primarily on arts, educational, and community-based projects, with a keen interest in place-based connections.
Kelly’s award-winning portfolio ranges from transformations of brutalist masterworks to arts, education, and cultural projects— each with a unique approach to animating human experience and enriching a sense of community. In addition to her built work, Kelly is a vocal and enthusiastic contributor to the broader professional dialogue on themes ranging from interior architecture to resiliency, mentorship, and education. Through her leadership roles at the Boston Society of Architects and American Institute of Architects, Kelly seeks to pivot the conversation toward more human-centric and socially-accountable design, while elevating design and beauty through her positions on regional and national design juries. Kelly is a graduate of the University of Florida School of Architecture, where she earned a Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Architecture Pedagogy.
Registration opens May 9th
Ticket Pricing:
AIACT/Allied Member – $150.00
Non-Member – $300.00
Other AIA Member – $150.00
Assoc. AIA CT – $75.00
Student Ticket – Free (Limited seats are available)
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, develop crucial skills, and connect with a powerful network of fellows shaping the business of architecture. Register today and be part of the conversation!