AIA Austin Hosts Design Talks with Sara Zewde of Studio Zewde

 (Austin, Texas) — AIA Austin’s first Design Talks luncheon of 2020 is set for Thursday, February 13 starting at 11:30am. The talk features Sara Zewde, founding principal of Studio Zewde in Manhattan, a design firm practicing at the intersection of landscape architecture, urbanism, and public art. Zewde holds two master’s degrees, one from Harvard and the other MIT, and is the recipient of multiple honors and awards from 2014 to present day. In 2018, she was named to the National Trust for the Historic Preservation’s inaugural “40 under 40: People Saving Places” list. In her AIA Austin talk, she will explore how rapid urban development, climate change, political tensions and more offer creative departures for landscape architecture today.

This event is open to the public; tickets can be purchased online or at the door for $40 ($20 for Associate Members or students) and includes lunch. Early bird pricing for AIA Austin Architect and Allied Members is $30, and $15 for Associate Members and students. Visit AIA Austin’s website for tickets and more information or purchase tickets here.  

WHEN Thursday, February 13, 2020 

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

WHERE Austin Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St.

Parking garage entrance on West Avenue

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About AIA Austin 

The Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Austin) is the voice of Austin architects, with more than 1,200 members and 250 Allied members. Along with its 501c3 organization the Austin Foundation for Architecture, AIA Austin promotes appreciation of Austin’s built and natural environment and advocates for design excellence. For more information, visit https://www.aiaaustin.org, https://www.facebook.com/AIAAustin/ or https://www.instagram.com/aiaaustin/.