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Young Architects Forum (YAF)

YAF trivia Corbusier good.jpeg Young Architects Forum (YAF) Kansas City is a committee of AIA Kansas City and is dedicated to connecting emerging architectural professionals, developing the next generation of design leaders, and raising an awareness of the value of high quality design in our built environment. We seek to support and encourage young professionals in the field of architecture to obtain their license, become involved with career development and leadership opportunities, and engage allied professionals through collaboration. Although membership in the AIA is not required to participate in YAF programs, we encourage you to become a member of AIA Kansas City to take advantage of the full range of resources provided to the profession.

We continuously seek out new and fresh ideas and the energy and resources to implement them, and have fun doing it. You don’t have to be young or an architect to be a part of this group! Join us at our next event to build your local professional network, make friends and become engaged in our local community.

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07 Apr YAF Site Series: BEC Guided Site Walk 4:30 PM | UMKC New Dental Building | 814 E 25th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 | Register

The Annual 2x2 Challenge

Each year, the Young Architects Forum(YAF) invites students and professionals in the KC building and design industry to create a 2” by 2”, original artwork based on the year's theme. The submissions are judged by a panel of professionals from the AIA Kansas City Chapter and the winning designs are distributed as decals in the new member care packages for all incoming architectural designers in the Kansas City Metro. The winners are announced in AIA Kansas City Building Blocks Newsletter, recognized in the care packages, and posted on the YAF committee page. Have your creativity seen by both incoming and leading professionals by submitting your design to the 2x2 Challenge!

Theme Announced: Early Spring

Winner Announced: End of Summer

2025 2x2 Challenge Winners

Theme: My Favorite Spot in Kansas City

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