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Rice University Walking Tour

December 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

$10.00 – $15.00

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 Architects; and many other local and internationally renowned architects. Also on the tour are large scale art works by James Turrell and Michael Heizer. From Lovett Hall to Brochstein Pavilion, this tour will look at some of the more unique, hidden, important and historical features of Rice University’s Campus. In addition to the architecture we will explore the context surrounding each building, the quads, courts and axes, how these elements work together to shape collegiate space.

Tour meets on the front lawn of Lovett Hall, building 1 on the Rice University map, 6100 Main. Recommended parking in Rice University Visitor Lovett Parking Lovett Lot (LS or LN) or Founder’s Court (FC) Visitor’s Lot. Credit card is required to access parking.

AIA Credit: 2.0 LU

Course Number: RUWT122022

AIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:

Per AIA National CE Standards, any learning program approved for AIA Learning Units may award CE credit for the approved program for up to (3) years from the date of approval so long as the CES Provider is in good standing. AIA Members may repeat the same course, but no additional credit will be granted or recorded.

Details

Date:
December 14
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost:
$10.00 – $15.00
Event Category:

Venue

Lovett Hall
6100 Main
Houston, TX 77005 United States
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Tickets

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General Admission
$ 15.00
Unlimited
AIA Houston members
$ 10.00
Unlimited
Architecture students with current ID
$ 10.00
Unlimited