PhilaNOMA’s 2026 Project Pipeline Summer Camp is now open
This hands-on program offers middle school students an engaging introduction to architecture, design, and community-focused thinking. This year’s theme, FUTURISTIC DESIGN, invites students to imagine the world ahead and design resilient projects for the future. Through interactive workshops and creative design challenges, participants will explore how architecture and design can help shape stronger, more adaptable communities. Register your student today or share with someone you know who would like to register their student!
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Dear PhilaNOMA Members and Supporters,
Caribbean architecture reflects something extraordinary. It adapts to climate, celebrates color, and balances resilience with joy.
Caribbean American Heritage Month reminds us that design can solve serious challenges while still expressing cultural vibrancy and optimism.
PhilaNOMA celebrates Caribbean professionals whose work demonstrates adaptability and entrepreneurial courage. Many Caribbean-influenced design traditions reflect resourcefulness — a valuable lesson for minority firm ownership.
This month, we continue expanding business education programming while strengthening collaborative partnerships across disciplines.
We are also improving our event coordination systems to make volunteer engagement easier and more rewarding for members who wish to support chapter initiatives.
If you have ever attended a PhilaNOMA event and felt energized by the people in the room, consider volunteering this year. Organizations grow strongest when members help shape experiences collectively.
PhilaNOMA thrives because of participation.
And participation always begins with a simple decision to step forward.
Warm regards,
Ian Smith
President, PhilaNOMA
Ian Smith
President, PhilaNOMA
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