As part of Architecture Week 2026, AIA Long Beach/South Bay had the pleasure of visiting Accelerated Charter Elementary School (ACES) in Los Angeles—an experience that brought creativity, curiosity, and community together in a truly meaningful way. The visit was thoughtfully arranged and led by Stephanie Osorio, AIA, Board Director and member of our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, who also helped designed our Color Your City architecture coloring book. Stephanie introduced multiple groups of students—from kindergarten through 6th grade—to the profession of architecture, sharing how design shapes the spaces we live, learn, and play in every day.