COLORES
September 30-October 2, 2026
COLORES, Latinos in Architecture’s seventh annual celebration of Latino culture, will take place September 30-October 2, 2026 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture, with conversations and presentations by Francisco Luna, Buro Verde Arquitectura, Mexico City; Michael Gonzales, AIA, ProtoLab Architects; Chef Otto Sanchez, Magnol French Baking; Marisol Valencia, ceramist and mixed media artist, Karina Gonzalez, Principal Dancer, Houston Ballet; curated dinner by Chef Omar Pereney, Weights + Measures, Petite Lucie and Love Croissants, drinks by Little Taco Shop; featuring music by DJ Steve and DJ Kako; a Mariachi quartet led by Julian Corona-Medina; and more to be announced soon.
Please consider becoming a sponsor of COLORES. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Latinos in Architecture scholarship program, established by the AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture Committee in 2019. LiA awarded over $38,000 scholarships in 2026. More information about the scholarship program may be found here.
Schedule & Tickets
Symposium Schedule:
Wednesday, September 30, 6:00pm
Join us for an evening with Michael Gonzales, AIA, ProtoLab Architects, and mixed-media artist Marisol Valencia and bites from Chef Omar Pereney.
Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce, 77002
Thursday, October 1, 5:30pm
An evening with Francisco Luna of Buro Verde Arquitectura, Mexico City; Chef Otto Sanchez, Magnol French Baking; curated dinner by Chef Omar Pereney, Weights + Measures, Petite Lucie and Love Croissants; drinks by Little Taco Shop; featuring music by DJ Steve and DJ Kako; a Mariachi quartet led by Julian Corona-Medina
Kirksey Architecture, 6909 Portweat Dr., 77024
Friday, October 2, 4pm
Join us for a tour of the Houston Ballet Center for Dance, followed by a conversation with Karina Gonzalez, the Houston Ballet’s first Hispanic Principal Dancer at Architecture Center Houston.
Location: Houston Ballet Center (601 Preston St) and Architecture Center Houston (902 Commerce St,)
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COLORES, Latinos in Architecture’s seventh annual celebration of Latino culture, will take place September 30-October 2, 2026 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture. Speakers and special guests will be announced soon.
Please consider becoming a sponsor of COLORES. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Latinos in Architecture scholarship program, established by the AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture Committee in 2019. More information about the scholarship program may be found here.
Sponsorships may be sent online or through the mail to: AIA Houston, 902 Commerce St, Houston, Texas, 77002. Please be sure to include “Latinos in Architecture” on the memo line of your check. Online donations may be made through the AIA Houston website here.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Please select a sponsorship opportunity.
Diamond Sponsor – Latinos in Architecture COLORES ($7,500.00)
- Special Sponsor recognition at COLORES.
- Recognition on the AIA website and social media platforms
- Ten (10) tickets to the Latinos in Architecture COLORES
- Link to the company website and logo on Latinos in Architecture COLORES email blasts
Platinum Sponsor – Latinos in Architecture COLORES ($5,000.00)
- Sponsor recognition by support level on the AIAH website and social media platforms
- Eight (8) tickets to the Latinos in Architecture COLORES
- Link to the company website and logo on Latinos in Architecture COLORES email blasts
Gold Sponsor – Latinos in Architecture COLORES ($3,000.00)
- Sponsor recognition by support level on the AIAH website and social media platforms
- Six (6) tickets to the Latinos in Architecture COLORES
- Link to the company website and logo on Latinos in Architecture COLORES email blasts
Silver Sponsor – Latinos in Architecture COLORES ($2,000.00)
- Sponsor recognition by support level on the AIAH website and social media platforms
- Four (4) tickets to the Latinos in Architecture COLORES
- Link to the company website and logo on Latinos in Architecture COLORES email blasts
Bronze Sponsor – Latinos in Architecture COLORES ($1,000.00)
- Sponsor recognition by support level on the AIAH website and social media platforms
- Two (2) tickets to the Latinos in Architecture COLORES
- Link to the company website and logo on Latinos in Architecture COLORES email blasts
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