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  • 1.  Educational travel

    Posted 04-07-2015 06:04 PM
    Has any member of the AIA taken a historical architectural travel to Cuba? For educational purposes and general knowledge?  If so, what are the requirments to get on the ferry going there?  Thanks.

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    Robert Nicol FAIA
    Architect/Robert Nicol Vineyards
    Robert Duncan Nicol, FAIA
    Napa CA
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  • 2.  RE: Educational travel

    Posted 04-08-2015 05:30 PM
    There is a retired architect, Robert Mayers, who leads architectural tours to Cuba. I went with one of his groups several years ago and we flew directly to Havana from New York City. It was a sensational trip. Email me directly if you are interested and i will send you his address.

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    Lisa Dubin AIA
    Architect
    Lisa Dubin Architect
    New York NY
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  • 3.  RE: Educational travel

    Posted 04-10-2015 11:27 AM

    Robert,

    I know several people that have gone to Cuba over the years through educational tours. I am not aware of any specific requirements other than adhering to the terms of the license issued by the State Department through their people-to-people contact programs to the organization sponsoring the tour (i.e.: uncle Sam doesn't want you to go solo, nor that you give your dollars to the Cuban government). Docomomo_US is currently advertising a tour for October 2015 (click here). Best of luck,

    Angel



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    Angel Ayon AIA, LEED AP
    Principal
    AYON Studio Architecture and Preservation
    New York NY
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