AIA San Diego Lecture Series Vol. 2
Silica City: A Resilient Model for the Developing World
A Lecture by José A. Gelabert-Navia, AIA
AIA San Diego Lecture Series Vol. 2
Silica City: A Resilient Model for the Developing World
A Lecture by José A. Gelabert-Navia, AIA, LEED AP
Second lecture in the new AIA San Diego Lecture Series, presented in partnership with NewSchool of Architecture & Design and UCSD Design Lab. Featuring José A. Gelabert-Navia, AIA, LEED AP of Perkins&Will.
SCHEDULE
6:00 - 7:00 PM | Check-in & Networking
7:00 - 8:00 PM | Lecture
8:00 - 8:30 PM | Q&A
SCHEDULE
6:00 - 7:00 PM | Check-in & Networking
7:00 - 8:00 PM | Lecture
8:00 - 8:30 PM | Q&A
Location
Casa Del Prado Patio B, Balboa Park
1650 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
1650 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Date & Time
September 9, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Speaker
José A. Gelabert-Navia, AIA
Principal, Perkins&Will | Professor & Former Dean, University of Miami School of Architecture
Jose A. Gelabert-Navia AIA is a Professor and former Dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Miami. A graduate of Cornell University, Jose has been part of the Faculty since 1981. He is the author of numerous articles as well as 7 books of his drawings documenting his travels.
Prof. Gelabert-Navia founded the Miami Studio of Perkins&Will which he headed for 16 years. More recently his practice has focused on Latin America with active projects throughout the region as well as starting new Studios in Brazil and Mexico.
For the last two years he has led a combined professional and academic team in the design of the first totally resilient new City in South America: SILICA CITY in Guyana. The lecture will present the vision and the Master Plan for the new town, the strategies involved planned development through design and construction.
Join us on September 09
We look forward to seeing you there!
Each lecture in this series supports a different cause. Proceeds from this event benefit the AIA San Diego Laura Shinn Diversity in Architecture Scholarship Fund, which supports the next generation of students pursuing careers in architecture and design.