Experience Architecture 2026 Special Section
Architecture is about more than buildings; it’s about connections. Experience Architecture 2026 begins tomorrow with a multi-week celebration of design, place, and community across AIA Central Valley’s 17-county region.
This year’s festival brings together tours, talks, hands-on experiences, committee gatherings, and opportunities to connect with the people and ideas shaping our built environment. The lineup offers something for architects, design professionals, students, families, and anyone curious about the spaces and communities around us.
Explore the Experience Architecture Guide for the full event lineup, details, and ways to participate.
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A Conversation with Mark Cavagnero and Julie Nola
AIA Central Valley
On October 28, Mark Cavagnero, FAIA, will host a conversation with Julie Nola, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Vice Chancellor and University Architect at UC Davis. Cavagnero and Nola will speak about the practice of placemaking, a throughline in both of their careers, and the power of design to build community and shape the social fabric of a place.