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Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Leedy & Strang in Winter Haven
11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | 3 HSW
Tour the lifelong residence and office of iconic architect Gene Leedy, a founding member of the Sarasota School of Architecture. The tour explores Leedy’s innovative use of open plans, exposed structure, sliding glass walls, and “honest” materials, examining how these design strategies influenced spatial experience, environmental responsiveness, and long-term adaptability. The tour includes a drive-by of the Raingarden Apartments and a stop at the Lake House. Attendees are asked to view the Open Spaces film prior to the tour.
Fee: $75 (includes transportation and lunch)
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Guided Tour of Lake Nona by JEFRË
12:30 – 3:30 p.m| 1.5 HSW - $50
Join internationally acclaimed artist JEFRË for an immersive walking tour of his iconic installations at Lake Nona, including The Beacon, Code Wall, and the sculpture garden. Designed at the intersection of art, architecture, and technology, JEFRË’s work reveals how light, data, and digital media can transform infrastructure into experiential landmarks. Architects will gain insight into his collaborative process with designers, engineers, and developers, and discover strategies for integrating public art as a catalyst for identity, wayfinding, and placemaking in next-generation communities.
Fee: $50 (includes transportation)
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Friday, July 17, 2026
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Journey of Water at EPCOT
7:15 - 10:30 a.m. | 1 HSW
Fee: $55
Journey of Water inspired by Moana at EPCOT is an immersive outdoor environment that interprets the global water cycle through integrated landscape, architectural, and special-effects design. Led by members of the Walt Disney Imagineering project team, including the project producer, special effects designer, and show technical production manager, this tour examines how design decisions protect water resources, manage complex public environments, and educate visitors through experiential storytelling. The experience concludes with a moderated Q&A session in the WDI conference room.
*Note: This tour is intended for adult participants (18+) whose professional practice or interests align with the tour’s overall content and learning goals.
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Child of the Sun Campus at Florida Southern College
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 2.5H HSW
Fee: $95
This in-depth architectural tour explores Frank Lloyd Wright’s Child of the Sun campus at Florida Southern College, offering a comprehensive look at Wright’s only collegiate commission. During this tour, participants will examine Wright’s design philosophy, structural innovations, and material choices while touring six Wright-designed buildings. The tour emphasizes how thoughtful design supports occupant experience, environmental response, and long-term stewardship of historic architecture.
Fee: $95 (includes transportation, lunch and entry)
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Tour: 4Roots Campus Lunch and Learn
11:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. | 1.5 HSW
Fee: $75
Explore the 4Roots Farm Campus, a community-centered hub in the heart of Orlando designed to support a thriving, sustainable food system. Through a combined presentation and guided walking tour, participants will examine how regenerative site planning, net-positive building strategies, and flexible educational spaces work together to support environmental stewardship, human well-being, and community collaboration—demonstrating architecture’s role in shaping a healthier and more resilient food future.
Fee: $75 (includes transportation and lunch)
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Tour: Why Design Matters: Orlando Center for Architecture and Design and Orlando Downtown Walking Tour
7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | 2 HSW
Fee: $75
Join AIA Orlando and the Orlando Foundation for Architecture for a behind-the-scenes look at Phase I of the Orlando Center for Architecture and Design (OCAD), located in the newly renovated Fulcrum Building. Envisioned as a multidisciplinary hub for design professionals, students, and the public, OCAD explores why design matters. Attendees can also take part in a guided walking tour that brings downtown Orlando’s architectural story to life, showcasing everything from 19th century Victorian design to the city’s most contemporary styles.
Tour Fee: $75 (includes transportation and lunch)
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