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Noll & Tam Firm Tour
Join us on Wednesday, November 4th, for a firm tour at Noll & Tam Architects, 729 Heinz Ave, Suite 7, Berkeley, CA 94710, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
This firm tour will give students the opportunity to explore the office, learn more about the firm’s work and culture, and connect with architects and designers. The evening will include a tour of the studio, refreshments, and a presentation about Noll & Tam and their work.
Fee: $10 + Eventbrite fee ($10 will be refunded to attendees at the event)
Please RSVP here!
Portfolio Review
Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Academy of Art University, 601 Brannan St. San Francisco, CA 94107.
SFNOMA, in collaboration with Academy of Art University (AAU), is hosting a Portfolio Review event for students and emerging professionals interested in connecting with architects and industry professionals.
Attendees will have the opportunity to share their portfolios, receive one-on-one feedback, and hear advice on how to better communicate their work and experience. The event is also a chance to meet professionals in the field, ask questions about the industry, and gain insight that can help when preparing for future internships and job opportunities.
Join us for an evening of conversation, feedback, and networking with members of the architecture community.
Fee: $10 to reserve your spot - this will be returned to you when you check in at the event
RSVP here!
Fall 2026 NOMAS Student Showcase
Join us on November 19th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at UC Berkeley, 230 Bauer Wurster Hall Berkeley, CA 94720 for the Fall 2026 NOMAS Showcase.
After the first Bay Area-wide showcase in the Spring, students from the architecture programs at USF, UC Berkeley, CCA, and the Academy of Art are coming together again, this time at UC Berkeley’s Baur Wurster Hall.
Hosted by SFNOMA, the exhibition will feature studio projects displayed in a gallery style setting with music, food, and beverages. Industry professionals and peers are invited to offer comments and critique.
Fee: Donation basis, which benefits the NOMAS chapters
Please RSVP here!
SFNOMA Holiday Party
t’s almost the end of the year and there is so much to celebrate!!! Join SFNOMA for our Holiday Party on Saturday, December 12th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Community Room at Kapuso at the Upper Yard, 2340 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. It is a 5-minute, 0.2-mile walk from Balboa Park BART.
We’ll be honoring design award winners and holding a silent auction to fundraise for SFNOMA’s programs. There will be plenty of food and drinks to share. Let’s get merry and celebrate community together!
Fee: $45 non-members, $35 members, $10 students (reimbursable)
Please RSVP here!
Fall Cookout Potluck
Join us Saturday, October 3, 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Chase Center for an afternoon of good food, great company, and community!
Come connect with fellow SFNOMA members, friends, and the broader AEC+ community as we welcome the fall season together. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish, snack, or something you love to share with the group—and come ready to enjoy a relaxed afternoon of conversation and connection.
Bring your friends and family, meet someone new, and celebrate community with SFNOMA. We hope to see you there!
RSVP here!
Sketch Walk
Join Rod Henmi, NOMAC and FAIA, and SFNOMA for a walking/drawing tour of downtown San Francisco.
Join Rod Henmi, NOMAC and FAIA, for a walking/drawing tour of downtown San Francisco. Rod’s drawings have been published in several books and publications. Let’s meet at St. Frank Coffee, 120 Folsom St in the Mira Tower by Jeanne Gang. We’ll start with something twisted, then move to Salesforce Park and Tower for green, then to the Sheraton Palace Hotel Garden Court for history and we’ll finish with a mystery location. Join us for lunch afterwards!
RSVP here!
4th Annual Black Women in Architecture Brunch
Gensler and SFNOMA Present the 4th Annual Black Women in Architecture Brunch!
We are thrilled to invite you to the 4th Annual Black Women in Architecture Brunch, a celebration of the diverse voices, leadership, and contributions of women of color across the architecture, design, and built environment professions.
This gathering is open to women of color at all stages of their careers, as well as allies and advocates who support greater representation and inclusion within our industry. Together, we will foster meaningful connections, share experiences, and build a stronger community of professionals committed to shaping the future of design.
📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Gensler Oakland Office
2101 Webster Street, Suite 2000
Oakland, CA 94612
Brunch will be catered by the renowned Brenda's French Soul Food.
RSVP HERE!
All proceeds go towards the BWA Event and SFNOMA.
We look forward to welcoming you 🫶🏾
Oakland Mixer
Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mad Oak Bar ’N’ Yard in Oakland (135 12th St.) for an evening of networking, conversation, and community!
Connect with professionals across architecture, engineering, construction, and design in a relaxed setting—whether you’re looking to make new connections, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply engage with the Bay Area’s design community.
From students and emerging professionals to seasoned industry leaders, all are welcome to come together, exchange ideas, expand their networks, and strengthen connections across the AEC+ community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP here!
Q3 General Body Meeting
Join us for SFNOMA’s 3rd Quarter General Body Meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Steinberg Hart in San Jose. 50 W San Fernando St #850, San Jose, CA 95113
RSVP here!
Big Firm, Small Firm Mixer
Join SFNOMA to meet and learn from fellow professionals working across various projects and scales!
Thursday, August 13 @ 3:30pm - 4:30pm @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
SFNOMA will be working with San Francisco Planning and MOHCD to host a Big Firm Small Firm mixer for all AEC Industry leaders and Developers within their firms and organizations to meet and connect with one another.
SF Planning and MOHCD will provide insight on their RFPs/RFQs that require large to midsize firms to collaborate with SBEs, MBEs, and WBEs. We hope that this mixer can help provide opportunities for firm leaders to connect and support each other as we all work to build our portfolio of work.
If you know of a firm that would be interested to participate, please reach out to our Events chair, Pratima Tatikonda (events@sf-noma.net)
RSVP here!
East Bay Hike
Please join SFNOMA in a comfortable social hike along the Hercules Bayfront in the Bay Area. This is one of the best places to hike in the Bay Area ocean inlet with amazing views. Best of all, we will be taking a 5.5 mile hike loop along the Bayfront from Pinole to Rodeo and starting in Hercules.
Oakland Project Pipeline Student Presentations
Join us to learn about the architectural work our Project Pipeline students created!
Saturday, July 25th, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Laney College, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Free for parents, immediate family members, and volunteers; $10 per SFNOMA member
Learn More about Project Pipeline here: PROJECT PIPELINE
Sketch Walk
Join us Saturday, July 18th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00PM at Oxford St and University for a sketch walk through campus. We will be stopping at notable buildings and landmarks on campus to sketch the architecture, learn about the building, and enjoy some summer sunshine. The tour will end with some snacks and beverages along Telegraph Ave. More details to follow once you RSVP! Feel free to bring your own supplies but a small field sketchbook comes with your registration.
Fee: $15 - This fee covers a cup of coffee and a kraft sketchbook
Q2 General Body Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 @ DIALOG, 126 Post St 5th floor, San Francisco, CA 94108 from 11:00AM - 1:30PM for our Q2 General Body Meeting.
Learn more about NOMA National and SFNOMA Programs and initiatives for our members!
We will be discussing our monthly events and programs such as licensure, coffee talks, mentorship, workshops, Project Pipeline, and will be filling out a national NOMA survey.
Complimentary lunch and beverages will be provided for attendees. The event will also include a tour of the DIALOG office from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM.
San Francisco Project Pipeline Student Presentations
Join us to learn about the architectural work our Project Pipeline students created!
Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Academy of Art University, 601 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Free for parents, immediate family members, and volunteers; $10 per SFNOMA member
Learn More about Project Pipeline here: PROJECT PIPELINE
RSVP here!
Entrepreneur vs Intrapreneur Workshop
Explore career paths in architecture and design, whether launching your own practice or growing within a firm!
Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Oakstop Telegraph from 3pm - 5pm for an engaging and interactive workshop that brings together firm owners and leaders from a range of practice types to share insights from their professional journeys and day-to-day operations. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn how different paths in architecture and design can lead to leadership—whether through starting your own practice or growing within an established firm.
Participants will break into focused groups: those interested in launching their own firm and those aiming to advance into leadership roles. Through guided discussions and collaborative table exercises, each group will identify key skills, strategies, and steps needed to reach their goals.
The workshop will conclude with a dynamic conversation featuring industry leaders, who will reflect on participant ideas, share real-world experiences, and offer practical advice on navigating leadership in today’s evolving design landscape
Our speakers:
June Grant - Founder and Design Principal at blink!LAB architecture
Edwina Jean-Louis - Founder at EJL Atelier
Jiane Du - Senior Associate at Studio Miers|Chou|Poon
Shelly Davis Roberts - Studio Director at Designing Justice+Designing Spaces
RSVP here!
Q2 General Body Meeting
Join SFNOMA Members to learn more about NOMA National Initiatives and SFNOMA Initiatives and Programs for our members!
We will be discussing our monthly events and programs such as licensure, coffee talks, mentorship, workshops, Project Pipeline, and will be filling out a national NOMA survey!
Thursday, June 18th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm @ DIALOG, 126 Post St 5th floor, San Francisco, CA 94108.
RSVP here!
SFNOMA Happy Hour @ Rickhouse
Join us on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening social mixer at Rickhouse, 246 Kearny St., San Francisco. Connect with professionals across architecture, engineering, construction, and design in a relaxed setting while building new relationships and reconnecting with the local design community.
Whether you’re a student, emerging professional, or industry leader, this gathering is an opportunity to exchange ideas, expand your network, and engage with peers shaping the future of the built environment in the Bay Area.
RSVP here! The fee covers food for the happy hour.
SFNOMA Coffee Talk: Temperature Check on Current Political Climate
Join us Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Joe & the Juice, 201 Howard Street, San Francisco. Discuss with fellow SFNOMA members the current political climate in the US and the influence it has on the profession. We will examine the recent attack on the professionalism of the degree, the impact on student visas, and architecture as a tool for advocacy.
Fee: $10, covers tea or coffee and operational costs.
SFNOMA Roberts-Obayashi Corp Project Tour
Join SFNOMA on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, for an exclusive project tour led by Roberts-Obayashi Corp (RO). The project is Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) Workforce Housing, a thoughtfully designed 110-unit affordable residential development supporting the Berkeley Unified School District community.
This project prioritizes housing for district employees and their families, offering a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore key features of the development, including a landscaped courtyard with a children’s play area, a community room, fitness center, secure bike storage, and a 55-space parking garage with EV-ready stalls.
This tour offers a closer look at how design can address workforce housing needs while fostering community, accessibility, and livability.
This tour will be led by:
Meagan Rice - Project Manager
Jason Olsen - Superintendent
Oscar Garcia - Assistant Superintendent
Because this tour is at a construction site, attendees are required to be in close-toed, hard-soled shoes and PPE (hard hats, and safety vests will be provided on site).
SFNOMA Hike @ Bayfront at Hercules Shoreline
Please join SFNOMA for an evening hike in the Hercules Bayfront area on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM. We will be taking a 5.5 mile hike loop along the Bayfront from Pinole to Rodeo and start in Hercules. This will be a great way to see the sunset!
What to bring:
Jacket or outer layer with long sleeves
Comfortable walking shoes.
Smiles and good conversation
Is this Hike ADA accessible?
Yes. There are areas that are ADA accessible. The following accessible items are found at this event:
Accessible Parking stall
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible hiking trails
We will be hiking on 90% accessible surface trails and the other 10% of the trails will be gravel and train tracks.
Where to Meet:
Hercules Shoreline Parkway
Bay Front Boulevard, Hercules, CA 94547
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7PSRBkMu9ywN63r5A
We will meet at the beginning of the asphalt trail at the cross walk.
SFNOMA Workshop: Entrepreneur vs. Intrapreneur
Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Oakstop Telegraph from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, for an engaging and interactive workshop that brings together firm owners and leaders from a range of practice types to share insights from their professional journeys and day-to-day operations. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn how different paths in architecture and design can lead to leadership—whether through starting your own practice or growing within an established firm.
Participants will break into focused groups: those interested in launching their own firm and those aiming to advance into leadership roles. Through guided discussions and collaborative table exercises, each group will identify key skills, strategies, and steps needed to reach their goals.
The workshop will conclude with a dynamic conversation featuring industry leaders, who will reflect on participant ideas, share real-world experiences, and offer practical advice on navigating leadership in today’s evolving design landscape.
Food and beverages will be provided.
NOMAS Student Showcase @ AIASF
Join us on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Center for Architecture + Design from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, for the Spring 2026 NOMAS Student Showcase, the first Bay Area-wide gathering of architecture student work.
The final crit-style exhibition will feature studio projects from architecture programs at: University of San Francisco, University of California Berkeley, California College of the Arts, and Academy of Art University. Hosted by AIASF and SFNOMA at the Center for Architecture + Design, the exhibition invites students, educators, and practitioners to offer comments and critique while exploring the diverse pedagogies shaping the next generation of architects.
This longstanding tradition has been, in previous years, exclusively held at the University of San Francisco campus. As the NOMAS community in the Bay Area continues to expand, we are excited to support that growth into public spaces where all students can participate in celebration and dialogue.
SFNOMA volunteer for National Rebuilding Month
SFNOMA is excited to support the San Francisco community by participating in National Rebuilding Month! We invite you to volunteer with us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, alongside Rebuilding Together San Francisco. Projects will take place at various community spaces throughout San Francisco. No matter your skill level, all are welcome to join! The repair tasks will be varied and include:
Carpentry
Painting
Gardening
Planting
And much more!
RSVP here - Please sign up for April 11th from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM in Bayview and include SFNOMA as the group so you are placed with us in the accurate location.
Coffee Talk: Celebrating Women's History Month
Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Joe and the Juice at 301 Howard Street, San Francisco, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we will discuss this year’s 2026 theme set by the National Women’s History Alliance: Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. This theme focuses on recognizing women who are rebuilding systems across environmental, economic, and social justice sectors to create a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future for all. We will discuss how this core theme can be applied back to the practice of architecture.
RSVP here. The $10 fee will cover the cost of one drip coffee/tea per attendee and SFNOMA’s operations costs.
SFNOMA Hike @ Hercules Bayfront Shoreline
Please join SFNOMA for a morning hike in the Hercules Bayfront area on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. We will be taking a 5.5 mile hike loop along the Bayfront from Pinole to Rodeo and start in Hercules.
What to bring:
Jacket or outer layer with long sleeves
Comfortable walking shoes.
Smiles and good conversation
Is this Hike ADA accessible?
Yes. There are areas that are ADA accessible. The following accessible items are found at this event:
Accessible Parking stall
Accessible Restrooms
Accessible hiking trails
We will be hiking on 90% accessible surface trails and the other 10% of the trails will be gravel and train tracks.
Where to Meet:
Hercules Shoreline Parkway
501 Bay Front Boulevard, Hercules, CA 94547
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7PSRBkMu9ywN63r5A
We will meet at the beginning of the asphalt trail at the cross walk.
SFNOMA Q1 General Body Meeting
Join us on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Sixteen5Hundred at 2100 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA, for SFNOMA’s Q1 General Body Meeting. Join SFNOMA Members to learn more about NOMA National Initiatives and SFNOMA Initiatives and Programs for our members!
We will be introducing our 2026 SFNOMA Board, discussing our monthly events, programs such as licensure, coffee talks, mentorship, workshops, and Project Pipeline!
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Happy Hour Mixer and Firm Tour of Sixteen5Hundred
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Q1 NOMA National Updates & SFNOMA Updates
RSVP here - no charge!
Oakland Museum of CA Visit for Black History Month
Join us at OMCA for Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain, exploring Black Oakland’s displacement, resistance, and belonging.
To honor and uplift Black History Month - join us at OMCA on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Oakland Museum of California (1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607). Let’s meet at 12:15 pm outside of the OMCA front entry for entrance to the museum at 12:30 pm.
Black Spaces: Reclaim & Remain, featuring a perspective from NOMA’s own June Grant, navigates the braided histories of displacement, resistance, and resilience within Black American communities in Oakland and the East Bay.
In response to this history, the exhibition presents three unique perspectives from an artist, @adrianlburrell , architect June Grant with @blinklabarchitecture ; and the Archive of Urban Futures with @moms4housing.
Ticket sales and event invite closes 02/17 end of day.
Click on the link below for additional information:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oakland-museum-of-ca-visit-for-black-history-month-tickets-1982387603687?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
SFNOMA Firm Tours - HGA
Join SFNOMA for a firm tour of HGA to learn more about their projects and office!
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, SFNOMA and HGA are hosting the first Firm Tour of the year!
We are limited to 35 attendees. Please RSVP and pay your refundable deposit of $10 to hold your spot. Deposits will be paid back in cash when signed in at HGA.
Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Click here to see addtional information:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sfnoma-firm-tours-hga-tickets-1982386999881?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
SFNOMA MLK Symposium
Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, five AEC+ professionals share their perspectives on the industry for the next generation.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring leaders from across the AEC+ industry—Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and allied fields. Through personal stories and lived experiences, each panelist will offer insights and guidance on navigating the profession today, addressing both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and inspiring meaningful change in the built environment.
Panelists:
Thu Nguyen, Related | Developer
Kim Walton, SFMTA | Urban Planner
June Grant, blink!LAB architecture | Architect
Justin Montgomery, The Allen Group | Structural Engineer
Mary Oliver, Devcon | Interior Designer
SFNOMA Coffee Talk / Tour
Come and join SFNOMA for our fourth Coffee Talk with a special twist! We will be combining this talk with a little walk - a City architecture tour of fellow members' projects (built and in construction). Coffee is on us, and please bring a friend!
Have any projects you or your firm worked on that'd you like to see on the tour? Email us at programs@sf-noma.net
University of San Francisco's NOMAS Student Showcase
As part of the USF NOMAS tradition, a student showcase is held every semester to open the opportunity for students from areas of architecture, design, and engineering to present carefully curated works to practitioners throughout the Bay Area. It will be a celebratory night of creativity, innovation, and dedicated craftsmanship.
Come discover a range of student projects, spark conversation with emerging designers, and build connections with fellow peers throughout the Bay Area architecture network.
USF is currently seeking professionals to attend. Click here to RSVP as a professional attendee or guest!
Lunch w/ SFNOMA @ 2025 NOMA Conference
Enjoy a tasty BBQ lunch while connecting with fellow SFNOMA members at the 2025 NOMA Conference!
Tickets: $16.50
RSVP Now or DM for more info!
SFNOMA Fall Volunteer Day - Habitat for Humanity
SFNOMA is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, September 27, 2025, to help build a playhouse for local communities. Come and join other members that are making a difference for local residents that are in need of a safe and joyful space to play. We will meet at Habitat Warehouse, 1320 Egbert Ave. San Francisco, CA 94124, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please arrive by 8:45A M for volunteer check in.
Space is limited to 16 people so please only sign up if you are sure you can attend.
This is a great opportunity to work together, learn new skills, and make a meaningful contribution. Completed playhouses will be donated to community partners, bringing joy to children and families.
What to Bring & Wear:
Close-toed shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting paint on
An extra layer if you’re working in the warehouse or sun protection if outdoors
Water bottle and snacks
Sign up in two steps:
Sign up for an account through Habitat for Humanity. IMPORTANT: Please make sure that you also complete the registration and waiver on the Habitat for Humanity portal before the event. The system will not allow you to sign up for the volunteer opportunity unless the waiver is signed. It’s a quick process that shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes.