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FEATURED PROJECT	Avfuel Headquarters Ann Arbor, Michigan Avfuel is the nation’s leading independent supplier of aviation fuels and services, supporting 700 Avfuel branded dealers and 2,500 other aviation customers worldwide. Avfuel’s headquarters is located off Ellsworth Road in Pittsfield Township. The project is a reuse and renewal of Avfuel’s existing one-story office/warehouse structure, currently comprised of 15,000 square feet. The final design redevelops the structure into 30,000 square feet housing 150 employees. In reusing the existing space, the warehouse and truck bay areas were converted into two-level office spaces. The existing building was reconfigured to allow large amounts of natural light and visual communication between departments. The project is slated for completion in 2009. Construction is currently underway. Bowers + Rein Associates, Inc. was founded in 1987 with the premise that successful architecture is a combination of constructive client communication, aesthetically pleasing design and cost-effective project management. We believe that the client is an integral part of the design and development process. We provide them with quality services and innovative, cost-effective design that positively contributes to the built environment.
AFTER HOURS	AFTER HOURS OPEN HOUSE Join us Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 5:30pm as Bowers+Rein opens their doors to the AIA Huron Valley for an After Hours Open House. Scott Bowers, AIA will talk about the design of the Avfuel Headquarters. Learn more about this project and others, take a tour of the firm, and enjoy beverages and appetizers while socializing with your peers. This event is free and open to all. Bowers+Rein is located at 2400 S. Huron Parkway in Ann Arbor. See you there!
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED	The Huron Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is proud to announce the award of three scholarships to students of the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture + Urban Planning. Thanks to a successful year, we were able to contribute part of our proceeds from our annual Golf Outing towards the future of our profession. Nathan Anderson, David Trost, and Alexa Dorsey were all deserving recipients of these UMTCAUP scholarships. Through scholarships and other collaborative programs with architecture students, AIA Huron Valley and U-M Taubman College hope to enhance connections between architecture programs and professional practice in an effort to insure the quality of both. Congratulations Nathan, David, and Alexa!
ANN ARBOR ARCHITECTURE	Welcome to Ann Arbor! The City of Ann Arbor was founded in 1824, and the University of Michigan was permanently located here in 1837. The blend of city and university forms a "college town" atmosphere that is pedestrian friendly, beautiful, exciting and enlightening. As you experience the area’s architecture, you will see how closely the city and the university are intertwined. The Huron Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has worked collectively to create this brochure for your enjoyment. The Chapter, comprised of registered architects from Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw counties, engages in initiatives to increase the public’s knowledge and appreciation of architecture and the built environment, as well as promote advocacy for the profession. The entries in the guide were chosen based on their architectural, historical and/or cultural significance, and the guide is intended to highlight just a small cross-section of the many beautiful and significant works of architecture in our community. ..." See the PDF for more information Michael R. Strother, AIA AIA Guide to Ann Arbor Architecture Committee Chair
PODCAST LINK	In conjunction with the Guide to Ann Arbor Architecture you can now download podcasts of many of the significant buildings contained within the Guide. These podcasts are hosted by architects from the Huron Valley Chapter of the AIA and can be used to take walking tours of the city at any time. Click Here For The: Guide to Ann Arbor Podcast

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