Welcome to architecture center houston
Home of AIA Houston
Step into Architecture Center Houston (ArCH). We are dedicated to celebrating the architecture and design that reflects our city’s diverse cultural heritage.
ArCH welcomes people of all backgrounds and disciplines to explore our exhibitions, participate in educational programs and engage in events that foster a deeper connection to our built environment.
Join our community as an AIA Houston member, a student or anyone curious about design who seeks to create a more inclusive and vibrant future for Houston through the power of architecture.
Featured Events
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River Oaks Theatre Tour
River Oaks Theatre Tour
The River Oaks Theatre is an historic movie theater built in 1939. It was an example of late-1930s Art Deco design. It was the last of the deluxe neighborhood movie […]
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2025 MGMC Interim Review
2025 MGMC Interim Review
The purpose of the interim review is to provide students the opportunity to present their project in process to volunteer architects, to receive constructive feedback, troubleshoot design problems, and answer […]
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EP Firm Tour: Dillon Kyle Architects
EP Firm Tour: Dillon Kyle Architects
Please join us on April 7 at 6pm for the EP Firm Tour: Dillon Kyle Architects. Dillon Kyle Architects is the recipient of the 2024 AIA Firm award. Space is […]
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TertuLiAs
TertuLiAs
A conversation with Victoria Goldstein, AIA (VG Studio), Michael Gonzales (Protolab Architects), and Rogelio Hernandez, AIA (English + Associates Architects).
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2025 Trivia Night
2025 Trivia Night
Test your wits and knowledge against your colleagues while making a meaningful contribution to the architectural profession. Join us as an individual or come as a team! Over the course […]
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Texas Medical Center Walking Tour
Texas Medical Center Walking Tour
The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world. Equivalent to the 8th largest business district in the United States, TMC has over 50 million square feet […]
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Soar to High Heights: Brava
Soar to High Heights: Brava
A city’s towers can define its place in the world, producing a skyline that reveals a city’s identity almost instantly. But today, the community rarely has access to those towers […]
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University of Houston RAD Center Building Tour
University of Houston RAD Center Building Tour
Join the Emerging Professionals Committee for the tour of the new University of Houston RAD (Retail, Auxiliary, and Dining) Center. Date: April 24 Time: 4PM Architect: Perkins&Will About the project […]
Student Portfolio Review
Student Portfolio Review
Join the Interior Architecture Committee for their student portfolio review. Schedule 5:00 pm – Arrivals and setup 5:30 pm – Keynote/Panel 6:30 pm – Portfolio Reviews 7:30 pm – Wrap […]
Eggersmann USA – Chef’s Night Out
Eggersmann USA – Chef’s Night Out
Chef's Night Out is the grand re-opening of the Grand Re-Opening of eggersmann. This is an opportunity to celebrate one of AIA Houston's affiliate members. The event is presented by […]
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UH Art & Architecture Bilingual Walking Tour (English and Spanish)
UH Art & Architecture Bilingual Walking Tour (English and Spanish)
Una exploración de arte, arquitectura y diseño de plantel en el plantel principal de la Universidad de Houston. Obras de Frank Stella, Jim Love, William King y "The Art Guys” […]
Rice University Walking Tour
Rice University Walking Tour
A treasure trove of great architecture, the timeless campus features designs by Cram, Goodhue, & Ferguson; John Staub; William Ward Watkin; Michael Graves; Kieran Timberlake; Ricardo Bofill; Cesar Pelli; Lake/Flato […]
Inside the Lines
Inside the Lines
Come play Inside the Lines! Join Kids+Archtiecture for a unique 2-hour workshop where students will have the opportunity to explore doodling and watercolor techniques and step onto the court to […]
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ARE Study Group – PJM and PCM
ARE Study Group – PJM and PCM
Date: April 28 Time: 6PM Location: Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce, Houston, TX 77002 Join us for the ARE Study Group session this year to build your momentum in studying […]
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Demystifying Fellowship
Demystifying Fellowship
Canan Yetmen, author and expert on the AIA fellowship process, will present an overview of the fellowship submittal process and offer tips and strategies for telling your professional story in […]
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Full Day Continuing Education
Full Day Continuing Education
We cordially invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Seminars. 8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration 9:00-10:00am Innovative Solutions for Privacy and Space Management: An Overview of […]
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La Izquierda Fest
From our partners in the Galveston Sandcastle Festival: Galveston, TX – Get ready for another epic year of surf, sound, and community as La Izquierda Fest returns May 2-3, 2025, […]
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Heights Bicycle Tour
Heights Bicycle Tour
This tour explores the original foot print of the Heights, Texas’ and Houston’s first mixed-use community and home to 121 of the 279 National Register of Historic Places listed in […]
our programs
We are passionate about bringing the Houston community together to learn, collaborate and have fun in ways that inspire creativity and build a deeper appreciation for architecture.
HOUSTON HOME TOURS
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- Promote transformative architecture and design.
- Partner with our community through engagement.
- empower and increase awareness of architecture and design.
- Be the collective voice for architecture and design.
- represent the diversity of perspectives.
- engagement that is active, intentional, motivational, and accessible. and
- Bridging people and places.
- better our community.
- Advocate for the importance of transformative design.
get involved with aia houston
We work together to accomplish that which no single architect can do alone.
Connect with a vibrant community of architects and design enthusiasts dedicated to shaping a better future for our city. Get involved to access exclusive events, professional development opportunities, and a platform to make a meaningful impact on Houston’s built environment.
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ArCH Info
Architecture Center Houston (ArCH) connects people and places through engagement, advocacy, and education on thoughtful design.
Open to the public
Monday-Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday: 9am – 3pm
Address
902 Commerce St
Houston, TX 77002
Office
+1 713 520 0155
A Doodle Diary
February 13 – April 25, 2025
John Kirksey, architect and business owner, doodled his way through 50+ years of phone calls and meetings. Exotic animals, technical-organic hybrids, caricature portraits, and purely comedic themes—the doodles are an intricate blend of John’s vivid imagination and subconscious mind.
