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.
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What can skateboarding teach us about architecture and public space? Join professional skateboarder, Olympian, architect, designer, and multidisciplinary artist Alexis Sablone for a fascinating conversation on how movement shapes the way we […]
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Design Connections | "Wired to Belong" The Science and Practice of Connection at Work In an era where work can happen from anywhere and AI can deliver information instantly, human […]
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“Africatown: Monument and Wound — Student Proposals for Remembrance and Repair,” would present a curated exhibition and short public talk based on student work from my senior Interior Architecture capstone […]
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$5.00 – $20.00
Beyond the Lease: Why Employees Chose Places Not Offices + PDR Tour Join us for a panel discussion exploring how development priorities have evolved, what today's tenants expect, and how […]
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The Place for Creatives: In an AI Evolving World As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the way we work, the value of distinctly human skills has never been greater. As […]
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In an era where productivity, innovation, and resilience are the keys to success, the state of our brains, our cognitive function, mental clarity, and emotional well-being play a crucial role […]
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The Confidential Headquarters Project is a new ground-up, Class A Office Building located at 1929 Allen Parkway. The project has 9 occupiable floors and a 5-level podium parking garage. The […]
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Come experience the Terminal B Transformation at IAH, a landmark project that is setting a new standard for air travel. Discover how United Airlines and the Houston Airport System are […]
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Norton Rose Fulbright is a multi floor law firm located at 1550 Lamar St., Suite 2000. NRF workspace consists of eight (8) practice floors (lvl’s 18, 20 thru 26) including […]
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The tour of the newly certified LEED Platinum BCG Houston office will showcase design and sustainability strategies used to create the new workspace adjacent to Discovery Green. Light bites will […]
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Beyond the Buzz: What Design Week Reveals About the Future of Interior Architecture Every year, Chicago Design Days and NeoCon introduce hundreds of new furniture products, materials, finishes, and workplace […]
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A collaborative team of architects based in Guadalajara and Houston has designed the U.S. headquarters of Mexican beverage brand Electrolit. The structure they chose to begin their journey in Houston—a […]
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Virtual Lunchtime Learning sponsored by the Committee on the Environment (COTE) First Safe, then Circular: optimizing material health with Cradle to Cradle Certified® If you are being asked to […]
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In this self-defense session, the instructor, Sarah Degar, Jiu Jitsu black belt, and architect at GSMA, will share her unique approach to personal safety, focusing on two key objectives: setting […]
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Join us for the third session of the EP University Lecture Series: Project Delivery. All architecture projects have fundamentally followed the same processes from programming, to design, to documentation and […]
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In Concrete Cosmos: Composing Skate Architecture, Shane Yee presents skate architecture qua architecture, framing the skatepark as a paradigmatic yet unacknowledged achievement of the contemporary moment, characterized by adaptive reuse, […]
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Each historic tax credit (HTC) rehabilitation project is unique and has inherent challenges. Learn how to anticipate if a rehabilitation is feasible. Our presentation will consider how to analyze, evaluate, […]
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Urbanism Continuum CE day 9:00-9:30am Breakfast and Registration 9:30-10:45am / Presentation Building Bridges: Collaborative Placemaking in the Bayou City - 1.25 AIA HSW Presented by Michael Robinson, PLA, ASLA, […]
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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
Sandcastle competition
Gingerbread Build-off
MGMC
- 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
June 19-September 26
Skateboarding is not merely a subculture reacting against the built environment, but a distinct way of perceiving architecture and space.
Image Credit: Pedro Barros skating the Cathedral of Brasilia, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer, 2019. Courtesy of Marcelo Maragni/Red Bull Content Pool.
