2012 Conference

40th Anniversary Celebration
October 18 - 20, 2012
Westin Book Cadillac Hotel
Detroit, Michigan

Join the NOMA family as we visit the Motor City this year.  Our Detroit NOMA Chapter is working hard to prepare a wonderful event for everyone.  View the promotional video below to learn more about the city and all it has to offer.  Also, please check our website often for updates.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Online registration is now available for the 2012 conference.   Click here to register and pay by credit card.

A Mail-In Registration form is available now.  

Conference Registration Refund Policy:
No refund will be provided after the pre-registration deadline of September 30, 2012.  Before the deadline, a 25% service fee will be deducted from all refunds. 


Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Advertisers

View Exhibitor and Sponsor information here.   Online payments for advertising, speaker registration, exhibition booths and sponsorship can be made at this link


Hotel Reservations

For hotel reservations call: 1-888-627-7150 or 800-WESTIN1 OR visit
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/NOMA2012

Cut-off date for Hotel rooms is:5:00 PM EDT, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

$129.00 sgl/dbl (for the group rate mention National Organization of Minority Architects when making your reservation)


CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS!!

The 2012 Conference Committee is now accepting presentation and seminar proposals for the event.  Please download a seminar proposal form and return it as soon as possible to insure your slot on the conference schedule.  

Request for Presentations (.pdf / .doc)



Student Design Competition  - Urban [space] US12...Idea Center

NOMA 
is seeking ideas for the invigoration and infusion of community led design and economic development for urban spaces in Southwest Detroit. The design problem requires in-depth research of historical site conditions as well as an understanding of the current social, cultural, economic, and physical space conditions found in this unique community. Designers must also understand the entrepreneurial spirit of the current citizens and envision solutions that will support sustained and enhanced economic development in Southwest Detroit, an area that has been severely under-resourced for several decades. Successful planning and architectural design solutions must address how the identity and physical spaces of the city/neighborhood may be reinvented to optimally leverage Michigan Avenue’s Corktown District. 

2012 Student Competition Urban Space Competition Brief

2012 Competition Site Diagrams

Master Plan Revision Corktown

Corktown Neighborhood Profile

2012 Competition Site Drawing