Plan to attend 'Design and Practice' architecture lectures

AIA Florida Southwest chapter presents "Design and Practice," its 2008 Alfred W. French III Lectures in Architecture series, on three Friday evenings this month at the International Design Center, Estero. Each evening begins with a reception at 6 p.m.; lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. This year's speakers are:

Oct. 3 - Paul Lukez of Paul Lukez Architecture, Somerville, Mass.

Oct. 10 - George Ranalli of New York

Oct. 24 - Tenna Florian of Lake Flato Architects, San Antonio, Texas

Professionals and all interested members of the public are welcome. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door; $5 for students. Architects earn one LU per lecture. To make a reservation or for more information, call 263-3898 or e-mail pamm@brownpoormanarchitetcs. com.