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SUMMARY:Houston Reimagined Charrette
DESCRIPTION:Co-organized with the Rice School of Architecture and in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition Unequal Inequities.\nDeadline to register is Friday\, November 1. Space is limited. \nHouston Reimagined: Dismantling Inequity through the Power of Design is a visionary design charrette that invites students to reimagine Houston’s neighborhoods as if key discriminatory policies had never existed. This event is a collaborative effort to explore how transportation\, housing\, and environmental justice policies have shaped some of Houston’s most iconic communities\, including Third Ward\, Second Ward\, and Kashmere Gardens. \nParticipating students will be challenged to envision alternative urban futures where equity\, inclusivity\, and sustainability are at the forefront. Through guided design prompts\, attendees will focus on creating major urban features and micro-design elements that reflect a more just and unified city. The charrette aims to inspire innovative solutions that address historical injustices and propose new ways to build a more connected and equitable Houston for all its residents. \nJoin us in this dynamic and interactive workshop to contribute your ideas and creativity toward reshaping the future of Houston’s urban landscape. \nDesign Charrette Guidelines: \n\nParticipation is not limited to pre-formed groups. Individuals wishing to participate will be grouped with attending participants.\nPre-formed teams can be made up 3-6 individuals.\nSketch pads\, markers\, pens and pencils\, scales and jump drives will be provided to teams for their use.\nParticipants are encouraged to bring laptops\, chargers\, a camera-capable digital device\, jump drive or preferred media to develop designs.\nTeams should use their allocated time efficiently. On charrette day\, teams will have from 10am to 5pm to brainstorm and package their final designs to be uploaded to Submittable and reviewed by a panel of judges.\nCharrette background information will be sent on Thursday\, November 7.\nBreakfast and lunch will be provided.\n\nDesigns are to be presented digitally through Submittalbe. A reception announcing the judge’s results and commentary will be held on a date to be announced at Architecture Center Houston. Design teams should plan to attend. \nAll designs will be included in the upcoming exhibition Unequal Inequities on view October 2\, 2024 -January 17\, 2025
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/houston-reimagined-charrette/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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SUMMARY:Houston Reimagined: A night of Vision\, Voices\, and Victory
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of design to reshape our city and address historical inequities. Join us on Friday\, November 22\, 2024\, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at ArCH Houston for an inspiring evening featuring the unveiling of the winning designs from the Houston Reimagined Charrette! Celebrate with the winners\, hear from the judges\, and dive into discussions about the innovative solutions created to build a more inclusive Houston. We will also feature a panel of community leaders and stakeholders\, including Ricky Cardenas\, Danielle Getsinger\, Sasha Marshall-Smith and Ed Pettitt\, to share their voices\, vision\, and victories in their community. \nJoin us at this transformative event and don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to help reimagine our city! \nThis event is free and open to the community. \nSupported by Rice School of Architecture and the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. \n\nPanelists include \nRicky Cardenas volunteers much of his time as President of the Second Ward Super Neighborhood and Secretary for the Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority. After 17 years working as a Graphic Artist\, Ricky has switched professions\, and now serves as Director of External Affairs at the East End District where he relies on his extensive experience and passion for community advocacy to develop\, and implement The District’s communications strategy. An avid cycling advocate\, Ricky is passionate about transportation equity\, active mobility options\, and reducing car dependency in favor of a greener\, more vibrant community. “Car-light”\, Ricky commutes to work and to most of his destinations by bike\, helping him to remain closer to the community he serves. \nDanielle Getsinger\, CEO of Adaapta and founder of Community Lattice\, which merged with Adaapta in 2024. Danielle leads a diverse and innovative team committed to accelerating community-driven revitalization\, brownfields redevelopment\, and resiliency. Danielle is nationally recognized for her brownfields redevelopment expertise\, working closely with government\, private entities\, and grassroots nonprofits on complex environmental projects\, revitalization plans\, and environmental justice initiatives in communities across the U.S. Danielle is also a fierce advocate for bridging the “data divide” through intentional and responsible community engagement strategies that facilitate access to data and elevate the lived experiences of community members as part of data collection and analysis. Danielle is a licensed Professional Geologist and holds an MBA from the University of Rhode Island. \nSasha Marshall-Smith is the Co-Creator/Program Director of  the Fair Housing Defenders program. She manages new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the FHD program. Sasha oversees funding opportunities for the program to ensure the continuous delivery of services and comic book production. She also creates the content for the Fair Housing Defenders comic books\, workshops\, and speaking events. Sasha is a national public speaker and has educated over two million people about affordable home development\, housing discrimination\, and fair housing rights. Her expertise includes affordable housing\, community development\, economic revitalization\, public outreach\, public awareness campaigns\, public speaking\, content development\, grant writing\, communications\, and management. \nEd Pettitt is the founder and president of Friends of Columbia Tap and vice president of the Third Ward Super Neighborhood. As a graduate research assistant at the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University\, Ed is committed to advancing sustainable urban development and equitable policies. Currently a Ph.D. candidate in urban planning and environmental policy\, Ed has contributed his expertise as a juror for numerous architecture student projects at the University of Houston. His efforts have earned him recognition as a Scenic Citizen by Scenic Houston\, and a proud Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/houston-reimagined-a-night-of-vision-voices-and-victory/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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SUMMARY:A Doodle Diary
DESCRIPTION:Architecture Center Houston is proud to announce their upcoming exhibition A Doodle Diary by John Kirksey opening Thursday\, February 13\, 5:30-7:30pm\, and continuing through April 25. \nDoodling is more than idle scribbles—it’s a universal form of creative expression and a window into the mind. Science reveals that doodling enhances memory\, sharpens focus\, and stimulates problem-solving. It bridges the gap between conscious thought and subconscious creativity\, fostering connections that fuel innovation. Doodling engages the logical left and creative right hemispheres\, facilitating a “whole-brain” approach to thinking. When a low-stakes task like doodling occupies the conscious mind\, the subconscious can process complex problems\, often leading to creative insights. \nJohn 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. Karin Broker\, Professor Emerita\, Printmaking and Drawing at Rice University\, says of John\, “If you sat in a meeting with him and he doodled away\, that meant he was paying attention. No staring out the window\, no shifting in his seat\, no thinking about something else. John simultaneously focused the two sides of his brain to problem-solve and strategize. These small and funky gems are literally recorded moments of a distinct time.” \nWe invite you into John Kirksey’s whimsical doodle diary. \nEvent is free and open to the community. \nIn-kind fabrication & installation by Innovative Environments.\nAdditional support provided by Signature Aspen and Teal Construction. \n\nAbout \nJohn Kirksey grew up in Harlingen\, Texas\, and attended The University of Texas\, graduating in 1970 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. John\, his wife\, Kyle\, and daughter\, Shawn\, moved to Houston after graduation\, where he accepted a position with the architectural firm of Neuhaus and Taylor (3DI). In June of 1971\, one year out of college\, John started his own firm\, John Kirksey and Associates\, today known as Kirksey Architecture—celebrating 54 years in business.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/a-doodle-diary/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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SUMMARY:Ismaili Center Houston Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Ismaili Center will be the seventh in a series of iconic cultural buildings\, His Highness the Aga Khan\, has commissioned over the past four decades in the United Kingdom\, Canada\, Portugal\, United Arab Emirates\, and Tajikistan. As ambassadorial buildings around the world\, they are symbolic of the Ismaili community’s presence\, pluralistic outlook\, and ethos of volunteering. \nSituated on Allen Parkway and Montrose Boulevard\, the Ismaili Center will be a venue for educational\, cultural\, and social events\, to encourage understanding and facilitate the sharing of perspectives across peoples of diverse backgrounds\, faiths\, and traditions. The Center’s design includes an education wing\, a black box theater\,a cafe\, flexible exhibition spaces\, conference rooms\, and space for quiet contemplation and prayer\, as well as serving as the administrative headquarters of the Ismaili community in the USA. \nThe Center is designed with a compact footprint\, leaving roughly 10 acres of the site to be used as gardens. \nThe Ismaili Council for the USA awarded DLR Group|WRL the role of executive architect and architect of record through an international design competition that included design architect\, London-based Farshid Moussavi\, and landscape architect Nelson Bird Woltz. \nJoin us for one of the Wednesday\, March 19 tours. Each tour will be approximately one hour long. This tour requires attendees to wear a hard hat\, glasses\, and gloves. Please indicate\, when registering\, if you can provide your own or if you need a set. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 HSW
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/ismaili-center-houston-tour/
LOCATION:Ismaili Center Houston\, 2323 Allen Pkwy\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Exhibitions & Programming Committee,Women in Architecture Committee
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SUMMARY:Soar to High Heights: Brava
DESCRIPTION: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 and the bird’s eye views they provide. Observation decks have closed or limited tenant access only due to increasing security concerns. \nArCH’s Soar to High Heights tour series invites the community to explore our local skyscrapers’ history\, architecture\, and access to the top. We will explore iconic and recently completed skyscrapers in Houston’s skyline. \nFeatured Location\nBrava\n2022\, Munoz + Albin \nLocated on the former Houston Chronicle site\, Brava is a 46-story luxury apartment tower making it the tall­est multifamily high-rise in downtown Houston. It features panoramic views of the Central Business District\, Market Square Park\, Sesqui­centennial Park\, and Buffalo Bayou. \nThe tower is situated on the site at a 45-degree angle\, which allows for uninterrupted views and maximizes natural light to all residents. The entrance is angled towards Market Square Park\, creating a nice relationship between the residents in the park. The building’s massing takes the shape of a ‘glass sail\,’ a nod to Houston being a port city\, twisting and giving the illusion of being unusually slender. The building amenities include a collaborative workspace\, lounge areas\, a demonstration kitchen\, an aqua lounge\, fitness room\, and swimming pool. \nThe common space interiors\, designed by MaRS\, pay homage to the former Houston Chronicle building\, by subtly incorporating the physical presence of a newspaper\, from the consistent use of black and white materials. Houston-based artist Robynn Sanders\, with Maverick Murals Art and Design completed MaRS’s vision in incorporating concrete columns into the building’s lobby\, which tell a story of Houston’s milestone events as recorded across the Houston Chronicle headlines from the 1920s into the 2000s. \nJoin us for a tour of The Brava with developer Hines and design architect Munoz + Albin. \nDesign Team\nDeveloper: Hines\, Cresset Wealth Advisors\, and Levy Family Partners\nDesign Architect: Munoz + Albin\nArchitect of Record: House+Partners and Kirksey Architecture\nInteriors: MaRS \nAIA Credit: 1.5 LUs
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/soar-to-high-heights-brava/
LOCATION:Brava\, 414 Milam St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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SUMMARY:Soar to High Heights: Parkside Residences
DESCRIPTION: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 and the bird’s eye views they provide. Observation decks have closed or limited tenant access only due to increasing security concerns. \nArCH’s Soar to High Heights tour series invites the community to explore our local skyscrapers’ history\, architecture\, and access to the top. We will explore iconic and recently completed skyscrapers in Houston’s skyline. \nFeatured Location\nParkside Residences\n2022\, Ziegler Cooper Architects \nParkside Residence is the latest addition near Discovery Green. Soaring 470 feet tall\, this 43-story skyscraper offers another option for living in downtown Houston. \nThe building offers sweeping views of downtown Houston and is within walking distance of both the George R. Brown and Daikin Park with ample food and entertainment options. \nWith architecture by Ziegler Cooper Architects and interior design by Waldrop + Nichols Studio\, the 307 units are designed with 10-foot ceilings\, floor-to-ceiling windows\, and blackout shades. Residents also have access to a host of amenities: the city’s tallest rooftop pool\, a lounge and clubroom\, a catering kitchen\, a state-of-the-art fitness center\, and two guest suites to accommodate short-term residents’ guest stays. \nThe building’s top floor features 270-degree views and an impressive rooftop pool with indoor and outdoor lounges and a cantilevered observation deck. \nThe Parkside Residence is part of an ongoing initiative to bring more residents into downtown Houston’s business district.  Currently\, there are roughly 11\,000 people residing downtown – up from 2\,085 people in 2000. \nJoin us for a tour of Parkside Residence with developer High Street Residential and architect Ziegler Cooper. \nDesign Team\nDeveloper: High Street Residential\nArchitect: Ziegler Cooper Architects\nInteriors: Waldrop + Nicols \n  \nAIA Credit: 1.5 LUs
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/soar-to-high-heights-parkside-residences/
LOCATION:Parkside Residences\, 808 Crawford St\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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SUMMARY:Urban Plants and Resilient Gardens
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled for Tuesday\, July 1\, noon. \n \nUrban Plants and Resilient Gardens\, a lecture and workshop by Falon Mihalic\, PLA. Houston has a biologically diverse set of native plant life (5\,000 species in Texas) and is within the growing range of many worldwide subtropical plants. Recent weather impacts have shifted the palette of landscape plants to those that withstand flood\, drought\, freeze\, and extreme heat. Learn about the newly developed plant palettes and planting strategies for our changing climate. \nThe program is in conjunction with our current exhibition\, Verdant Laboratory\, on view through August 22 at the Center.  This event has the option of bringing your own lunch or order lunch in advance at registration. \nThis course has been approved for 1.0 AIA LU and 1.0 LA CES HSW. \nExhibition and programming sponsors:\nVerdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; and Houston Architecture Foundation. \nProgramming Partners\nASLA Texas\, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife \nImage credit: XO house by LOJO Architects\, Leonid Furmansky \nThis event is approved for\n1.5 AIA LU\n1.5 LA CES HSW \n\nAbout \nFalon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art\, ceramics\, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX\, FL\, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation\, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs\, the Houston Arts Alliance\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University. \nFalon has presented widely\, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US. \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/urban-plants-and-resilient-gardens/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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SUMMARY:Urban Plants and Resilient Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Urban Plants and Resilient Gardens\, a lecture and workshop by Falon Mihalic\, PLA. Houston has a biologically diverse set of native plant life (5\,000 species in Texas) and is within the growing range of many worldwide subtropical plants. Recent weather impacts have shifted the palette of landscape plants to those that withstand flood\, drought\, freeze\, and extreme heat. Learn about the newly developed plant palettes and planting strategies for our changing climate. \nThe program is in conjunction with our current exhibition\, Verdant Laboratory\, on view through August 22 at the Center.  This event has the option of bringing your own lunch or order lunch in advance at registration. \nThis course has been approved for 1.0 AIA LU and 1.0 LA CES HSW. \nExhibition and programming sponsors:\nVerdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; and Houston Architecture Foundation. \nProgramming Partners\nASLA Texas\, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife \nImage credit: XO house by LOJO Architects\, Leonid Furmansky \nThis event is approved for\n1.5 AIA LU\n1.5 LA CES HSW \n\nAbout \nFalon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art\, ceramics\, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX\, FL\, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation\, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs\, the Houston Arts Alliance\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University. \nFalon has presented widely\, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US. \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/urban-plants-and-resilient-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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SUMMARY:Designed with Taste: Credence
DESCRIPTION:Credence and Sidebar\, Houston chef Levi Goode’s two new South Texas ranch-inspired ventures under his own name\, are devoted to regional American fare. Goode is the leader of the iconic Houston-based restaurant group Goode Co. \nLocated at The McKinley at Memorial City\, the side-by-side restaurant and speakeasy bar offer diners Texas cuisine cooked over a live fire. The Goode Co teamed up with architecture and design firm Gensler to create spaces inspired by Goode’s storytelling and travels. Credence and Sidebar feature classical European architecture with double barrel vaulted ceilings\, locally crafted tabletops\, wood floors\, brass inlays\, penny tile\, antique rugs\, and a massive shared outdoor patio. Houston-based Weingarten Art Group curated works by Parisian photographer Kourtney Roy and local design firm Principle commissioned large murals depicting Texas desert landscapes by Texas artist Johnathon Schubert. \nJoin us for a tour of Credence and Sidecar\, and a sampling of fare with Douglas Detiveaux and Inga Zunte\, Gensler; Dustin Hubbard\, Texana Builders; Eric Ortiez\, Bomanite Houston; and Goode Co. \nDesigned with Taste\, an event series from Architecture Center Houston explores Houston’s newest restaurants to examine how design affects the dining experience. Hear about the design inspiration for the spaces\, and how it interacts with the culinary offerings. Is the food influenced by the design\, or is it the other way around? Enjoy lite bites and cocktails and decide for yourself. \nDesigned with Taste: Credence is generously sponsored by Texana Builders and Bomanite Houston. \nEVENT SPONSORS\n         
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/designed-with-taste-credence/
LOCATION:Credence\, 9757 Katy Fwy #170\, Houston\, TX\, 77024
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T082001
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T160533Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Sculpting
DESCRIPTION:Earth Sculpting\, a hands-on ceramics workshop by Falon Mihalic for artists and architects on how to hand-build with clay. The oldest known ceramic work is handbuilt earthenware pieces from 20\,000 years ago and handbuilt ceramic forms are among the oldest functional pottery artifacts in any continent. Learn this technique that stretches across time\, cultures\, and geography while also learning about Houston’s clay soil. \nMaterials and refreshments included. \nThe program is in conjunction with our current exhibition\, Verdant Laboratory\, on view through August 22 at the Center. \nExhibition and programming sponsors:\nVerdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES; and Houston Architecture Foundation. \nProgramming Partners\nASLA Texas\, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife \nImage credit: Trish LaCoste \n\nAbout \nFalon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art\, ceramics\, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX\, FL\, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation\, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs\, the Houston Arts Alliance\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University. \nFalon has presented widely\, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/earth-sculpting/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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SUMMARY:Kayak Tour of the Galveston Bay Estuary
DESCRIPTION:Delete this one \nKayak Tour of the Galveston Bay Estuary\, a guided kayak tour about the range of salinity levels and corresponding plant communities in the salt marshes of Galveston Bay at Galveston Island State Park. Plants signal ecosystem conditions; they exist on long timescales and big geographies\, making them quiet messengers of changes in our environment. Led by Falon Mihalic and a State Park Ecologist\, the kayak tour gives a view into the environs of our estuary and its unique role in making Houston a biodiversity hotspot. \nWhat’s Included: \n\nFree gear (kayak\, paddle\, life jacket)\nSafety + paddling intro\nGuided 1.5-hour trip over seagrass beds and shallow bay waters\nEnvironmental education with a trained guide\nSmall group experience (under 17 people)\n\nKnow Before You Go: \n\nAges 13+ only\nPark entry fee required\nIt’s very important to wear close-toed shoes. We are in the land of oysters\, stingrays\, and submerged archaeological sites.  \nMax 4 people per reservation\nExpect to get a little wet\, salty\, or muddy—pack accordingly!\nSuggested weight limit: 250 lbs\nPlease complete and bring this waiver with you.\n\nLocation:\nThe group will meet up at Galveston Island State Park’s Horseshoe Pond\, which is listed as Point of Interest Number 2 on the trail map\n\nSpace is limited. If you register and need to cancel\, please let us know 48 hrs. in advance so we can open the space to others.  \nExhibition and programming sponsors:\nVerdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES and Houston Architecture Foundation. \nProgramming Partners\nASLA Texas\, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife. \nThis event is approved\n1.5 AIA LU\n1.5 LA CES HSW \n\nAbout \nFalon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art\, ceramics\, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX\, FL\, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation\, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs\, the Houston Arts Alliance\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University. \nFalon has presented widely\, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/kayak-tour-of-the-galveston-bay-estuary/
LOCATION:Galveston Island State Park\, 14901 FM3005\, Galveston\, TX\, 77554
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTAMP:20260406T082001
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SUMMARY:Kayak Tour of the Galveston Bay Estuary
DESCRIPTION:Kayak Tour of the Galveston Bay Estuary\, a guided kayak tour about the range of salinity levels and corresponding plant communities in the salt marshes of Galveston Bay at Galveston Island State Park. Plants signal ecosystem conditions; they exist on long timescales and big geographies\, making them quiet messengers of changes in our environment. Led by Falon Mihalic and a State Park Ecologist\, the kayak tour gives a view into the environs of our estuary and its unique role in making Houston a biodiversity hotspot. \nWhat’s Included: \n\nFree gear (kayak\, paddle\, life jacket)\nSafety + paddling intro\nGuided 1.5-hour trip over seagrass beds and shallow bay waters\nEnvironmental education with a trained guide\nSmall group experience (under 17 people)\n\nKnow Before You Go: \n\nAges 13+ only\nPark entry fee required\nIt’s very important to wear close-toed shoes. We are in the land of oysters\, stingrays\, and submerged archaeological sites.  \nMax 4 people per reservation\nExpect to get a little wet\, salty\, or muddy—pack accordingly!\nSuggested weight limit: 250 lbs\nPlease complete and bring this waiver with you.\n\nLocation:\nThe group will meet up at Galveston Island State Park’s Horseshoe Pond\, which is listed as Point of Interest Number 2 on the trail map\n\nSpace is limited. If you register and need to cancel\, please let us know 48 hrs. in advance so we can open the space to others.  \nExhibition and programming sponsors:\nVerdant Laboratory is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance; REES and Houston Architecture Foundation. \nProgramming Partners\nASLA Texas\, H/GC Section; Texas Parks & Wildlife. \nThis event is approved\n1.5 AIA LU\n1.5 LA CES HSW \n\nAbout \nFalon Mihalic is a sculptor and landscape architect who began making art with watercolor paintings in 2007. Their projects investigate our perception of landscapes and ecology through site-specific works in light art\, ceramics\, and large-scale public art installations. Falon is a licensed landscape architect (TX\, FL\, IL) with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a B.A. in Natural Sciences from New College of Florida. Their work has been supported by the Kaboom Foundation\, the Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs\, the Houston Arts Alliance\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, and the Center for Spatial Studies at Rice University. \nFalon has presented widely\, including a recent international talk at the Center for Metropolitan Planning in Prague. They currently have multiple permanent public art commissions underway across the US.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/kayak-tour-of-the-galveston-bay-estuary-2/
LOCATION:Galveston Island State Park\, 14901 FM3005\, Galveston\, TX\, 77554
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T082001
CREATED:20250904T151533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T145002Z
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SUMMARY:Designed with Taste: Camaraderie
DESCRIPTION:“Shawn cooked for us before we started designing\, and it was clear from that moment on that he wanted to create a space to serve exquisitely conceived and executed dishes\, but generously and in an environment that felt unpretentious\,” Troy Schaum said. \nThe design for the chef-owned restaurant Camaraderie converts an existing\, former residential garage and wood shop into an elevated family-style restaurant. Schaum Architects strove to retain as much of the existing building as possible\, reusing almost all of the existing structure\, concrete slab\, and exterior metal wall panels. Set in The Heights\, the 75-seat restaurant is situated within a 1990s corrugated metal building\, updated with grey and blue paint. The interior is wrapped in birch wall panels and built-in banquette seating\, which warms the space\, giving the feeling of dining in a friend’s home. \nThe kitchen\, at the heart of the project\, opens like a stage onto the dining room\, where guests have an uninterrupted view of chef Shawn Gawle at work. Chef Gawle’s menu has a contemporary American cuisine rooted in French techniques. Most recently\, Gawle served as executive pastry chef at Houston’s Goodnight Hospitality and was recently named Best New Pastry Chef by Food & Wine magazine and Rising Star Chef by StarChefs. \nJoin us for a tour of Camaraderie and a sampling of fare with Troy Schaum of Schaum Architects and Chef Shawn Gawle of Camaraderie. \nCamaraderie received an AIA 2025 Design Award for Interior Architecture. \nDesigned with Taste\, an event series from Architecture Center Houston explores Houston’s newest restaurants to examine how design affects the dining experience. Hear about the design inspiration for the spaces\, and how it interacts with the culinary offerings. Is the food influenced by the design\, or is it the other way around? Enjoy lite bites and cocktails and decide for yourself.\n \nImage courtesy of Leonid Furmansky.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/designed-with-taste-camaraderie/
LOCATION:Camaraderie\, 608 W 11th St\, Houston\, TX\, 77008
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T082001
CREATED:20250926T184646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T184850Z
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SUMMARY:Nuestro Ambiente
DESCRIPTION:Architecture Center Houston is proud to announce their upcoming exhibition Nuestro Ambiente: Latinos Shaping Houston presented by the Latinos in Architecture Committee opening Friday\, October 24\, 5:30-7:30pm\, and continuing through January 30\, 2026. \nAmbiente is where place becomes feeling. Here\, belonging takes shape—in the buildings and places where we bring our spirit. It’s where community gathers\, celebrates\, remembers\, and creates. This is where culture is lived\, not just observed. \nAt a time when Latino identity and communities are under increasing pressure\, Nuestro Ambiente honors the legacy of Latino contributions to Houston’s cultural and built environment—while raising the urgent question about the future of ambiente without a stable\, legally-protected\, Latino workforce. \nThe story of Nuestro Ambiente begins in Los Barrios\, Houston’s historic neighborhoods: Second Ward (Segundo Barrio)\, Magnolia Park (Little Mexico)\, Gulfton (Houston’s Ellis Island)\, and Near Northside. Through graphics\, displays\, and sound\, experience these communities’ food\, music\, and art that create Houston’s most authentic ambiente. \nThe exhibit identifies Gente de Ambiente\, community leaders\, architects\, engineers\, builders and their contributions to Houston’s cultural and built environment. Through stories of resilience and creativity\, we learn how generations of Latinos have forged lasting paths to success. \nThe exhibition is a celebration of the individual\, our communities\, spaces\, and passion that define Nuestro Ambiente. It is Nuestro Ambiente that enriches and influences Houston’s ambiente! \nEvent is free and open to the community.\n \nNuestro Ambiente is sponsored and supported by Ayala Vargas Photography\, infraTECH\, Martinez Architects\, MAREK\, Page now Stantec\, RDLR\, DBR\, Wilson and Catherine Maxey and Daniel Ortiz\, AIA. \nProgramming Partners\nThe Houston Public Library \n  \n\nAmbiente es donde el lugar se convierte en sentimiento. Aquí\, el sentido de pertenencia toma forma—en los edificios y espacios a los que llevamos nuestra esencia. Es en donde la comunidad se reúne\, celebra\, recuerda y crea. Aquí la cultura se vive\, no solo se contempla. \nNuestro Ambiente honra el legado latino presente en el entorno cultural y físico de Houston\, en un momento en que la comunidad e identidad latinas enfrentan una creciente presión. Esta presión plantea interrogantes sobre el futuro del ambiente\, sin una fuerza laboral latina estable y legalmente protegida. \nLa historia de Nuestro Ambiente comienza en Los Barrios\, los vecindarios históricos de Houston: Second Ward (Segundo Barrio)\, Magnolia Park (Little Mexico)\, Gulfton (la “Ellis Island” de Houston) y Near Northside. A través de gráficas\, exposiciones y sonidos\, se vive la comida\, la música y el arte de estas comunidades que dan forma al ambiente más auténtico de Houston. \nLa exhibición reconoce a la Gente de Ambiente: líderes comunitarios\, arquitectos\, ingenieros\, constructores y sus contribuciones al entorno cultural y al entorno de desarrollo de Houston. A través de historias de superación y creatividad\, aprendemos como generaciones de latinos han forjado caminos perdurables hacia el éxito. \nEsta exposición es una celebración de los individuos\, de nuestras comunidades\, de los espacios y de la pasión que definen Nuestro Ambiente. Es Nuestro Ambiente el que enriquece e influye el ambiente de Houston.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/nuestro-ambiente/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T082001
CREATED:20251024T185637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T173930Z
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SUMMARY:Nuestro Ambiente at a Crossroad
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning journalist Linda Lorelle and a panel of experts\, Cesar Espinosa (FIEL)\, Charles Foster (Foster LLP)\, Stan Marek (MAREK)\, and Emiliano Valencia (ABIC)\, for an insightful conversation about the vital role undocumented laborers have played in America’s construction workforce\, the real human and economic costs of the current immigration system\, and proposed policy solutions to provide legal status for foreign workers to meet nation’s growing workforce needs. \nPanlists: \nCesar Espinosa\nCesar Espinosa is co-founder and current Executive Director of the largest immigrant-led civil rights organization in Texas named FIEL (Familias Inmigrantes y Estudiantes en la Lucha – Immigrant Families and Students in the Fight). \nFIEL is immigrant-led organization that seeks to empower the immigrant community in Houston\, the State of Texas and The United States. Mr. Espinosa has served and is currently serving on a variety of boards at the local\, state and national level. \nHe has also always worked on a variety of issues including\, race relations\, police reform and a variety of issues uplifting many communities. Mr. Espinosa is an advocate for immigrants’ rights\, students’ rights and human rights. \nCharles Foster\nCharles C. Foster is the Chairman of Foster LLP and is based in the Houston office. \nCharles has dedicated much of his career to the improvement of his community. He served as senior immigration policy advisor to President George W. Bush in the 2000 and 2004 Presidential campaigns and as an immigration policy advisor to Barack Obama in the 2008 campaign. He is the founding Chairman of the Immigration & Nationality Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and has previously served as Chairman of the Governor’s Task Force on Immigration\, the Greater Houston Partnership’s Economic Development Advisory Committee and World Trade Division\, the American Bar Association’s Coordinating Committee on Immigration Law\, and the State Bar of Texas Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality and is past National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)\, the Houston Forum and the Houston Club and Board member of Ripley / Baker. \nStan Marek\nStan Marek\, CEO of MAREK\, one of the largest interior contractors in the Southwest. Stan has been focused on workforce development\, sustainability and Comprehensive Immigration Reform.  He is the co-founder of Texans For Sensible Immigration Policy and a member of the Greater Houston Partnership’s task force\, Americans For Immigration Reform. \nEmiliano Valencia\nEmiliano Valencia is the Texas deputy director for the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC). ABIC is a bipartisan coalition of over 1\,800 employers and CEOs from across the country to provide a strong and unified voice seeking lasting immigration solutions. ABIC employers include agriculture\, manufacturing\, healthcare\, hospitality\, technology\, and construction. \n  \nImage: Yo Creo by Real 333 (Eliud Zavala). Located in the Second Ward on the former Talento Bilingue de Houston building. Courtesy of Luis Ayala. \n\nNuestro Ambiente at a Crossroads is in conjunction with our current exhibition\, Nuestro Ambiente: Latinos Shaping Houston\, on view through January 30 at Architecture Center Houston. \nExhibition and Programming Sponsors\nMarek; Martinez Architects; Gage Architecture; RDLR Architects; Regional Hispanic Contractors Association InfraTECH; DBR; Kirksey Architecture; Daniel Ortiz\, AIA; Wilson and Catherine Maxey.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/nuestro-ambiente-at-a-crossroad/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T082001
CREATED:20251027T031213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T210105Z
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SUMMARY:Innovators in Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open and insightful forum celebrating the voices of Latino and Latina architects who have shaped—and continue to shape—Houston’s built environment. This session\, part of the TertuLiAs series\, brings together more than ten distinguished professionals whose work spans decades of influence\, innovation\, and cultural expression in architecture and design. \nInnovators in Discussion looks to the past to pave the way for Houston’s future. Through compelling stories and meaningful dialogue\, panelists will reflect on their personal journeys\, the cultural heritage that informs their work\, and the evolving role of Latino professionals in the architectural landscape. \nPanelists:\nFernando Brave\, FAIA\nArt Chavez\, AIA\nRomulo Tim Cisneros\, AIA\nBenito Guerrier\, AIA\nCarlos Jiménez\nRafael Longoria\, AIA\nCamilo Parra\, AIA\nRoger Soto\, AIA\nLorie Westrick\, AIA \nmoderated by\nStephen Fox \nThis session is organized by the LiA Exhibition Committee and the LiA Outreach Committee of the AIA Houston Chapter’s Latinos in Architecture (LiA). It is part of the 2025 Nuestro Ambiente exhibition\, which honors trailblazers in our community and fosters a shared sense of belonging through architecture.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/innovators-in-discussion/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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