Become a Partner

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Your support helps bring thought-provoking programs to life

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Support our mission by becoming an annual partner today. SDAF partners are businesses and individuals in architecture, design, development, real estate, urban planning, and other fields who share our passion for improving San Diego’s built environment.

Through their support, our partners bring thought-provoking programs to life in San Diego, helping to elevate the design industry in Southern California. Their advocacy inspires established and aspiring designers at every level and educates San Diegans about the impacts of exceptional design on quality of life.

Partnership Levels

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For over 4 decades, SDAF has been a major influencer in our region around design education LEVELS and engagement. Our unique community includes San Diego’s top designers, creators, makers, elected officials, educators, and leaders of industry within the built environment who share their expertise and inspire us all to greatness.

Becoming an SDAF partner will show our audience that you support the power of good design and architecture in creating a San Diego we can all be proud of.

The following is an outline of our partnership levels and benefits, however we are also excited to work with you to develop a partnership package that meets your unique interests.

Questions about partnership? Email info@sdarchitecture.org to inquire about joining this exclusive group of supporters.

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Lloyd Ruocco

$ 2,500
  • 2 SDAF VIP Memberships
  • 2 Orchids & Onions VIP Tickets
  • Partner Q&A in Email Newsletter
  • Call Out/Mention at SDAF Events
  • Logo Placement on SDAF Website

Kate Sessions

$ 5,000
  • 4 SDAF VIP Memberships
  • 4 Orchids & Onions VIP Tickets
  • Partner Q&A in Email Newsletter
  • Curated Feature in Email Newsletter
  • Call Out/Mention at SDAF Events
  • Logo Placement on SDAF Website
  • Linked Logo Placement on SDAF Website
  • Social Media Highlight

Lillian Rice

$ 10,000
  • 8 SDAF VIP Memberships
  • 10 Orchids & Onions VIP Tickets
  • Partner Q&A in Email Newsletter
  • Curated Feature in Email Newsletter
  • Call Out/Mention at SDAF Events
  • Presentation of a Big-Time Award
  • Logo Placement on SDAF Website
  • Linked Logo Placement on SDAF Website
  • Social Media Highlight
  • Social Media Video Highlight up to 3 min.

Irving Gill

$ 25,000
  • 10 SDAF VIP Memberships
  • 20 Orchids & Onions VIP Tickets
  • Partner Q&A in Email Newsletter
  • Curated Feature in Email Newsletter
  • Call Out/Mention at SDAF Events
  • Presentation of a Big-Time Award
  • Opportunity for a Speech
  • Logo Placement on SDAF Website
  • Linked Logo Placement on SDAF Website
  • Social Media Highlight
  • Social Media Video Highlight up to 3 min.
  • 2 Social Media Video Highlights up to 3 min. each

Meet our Partners

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Commission Arts And Culture Logo
The Lighting Element
SCI Lighting Solutions
Downtown San Diego Partnership logo
H W Engineering logo
Visual Asylum logo
DBRDS Design Studio
EFG First Financial Services
DCI Engineers
Gensler
BNBuilders
SDA Architects
Cannon Design
kpff
Michelle Harrison Design
Studio E Architects
Du Charme Architecture
Miller Hull
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Tito's Handmade Vodka