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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Design Connections
DESCRIPTION:Design Connections | “Wired to Belong” The Science and Practice of Connection at Work\nIn an era where work can happen from anywhere and AI can deliver information instantly\, human connection remains one of the most important drivers of professional success. Research shows that our brains are wired for social interaction\, and the relationships we build through face-to-face conversations\, mentorship\, collaboration\, and networking often shape our careers as much as our technical skills. Learn from organizational leaders and design industry professionals why being present—in the office\, at industry events\, and within professional communities—creates opportunities that technology alone cannot. For team leaders and the next generation of leaders\, the discussion will highlight how showing up\, building relationships\, and expanding your network can accelerate growth\, strengthen culture\, and create lasting career advantages in the future the design industry. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 LU \nLight bites will be provided. \nParking:\nStreet parking availabe.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/designconnections/
LOCATION:2910 McKinney\, 2910 McKinney St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Africatown: Monument and Wound
DESCRIPTION:“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 studio at the University of Houston. The session begins from the premise that Africatown is both a monument to survival and an ongoing site of rupture\, where design must engage memory not as a completed narrative\, but as an active condition. Founded by survivors of the Clotilda\, the last known slave ship to reach American shores\, Africatown carries a history shaped by an illegal voyage\, deliberate erasure\, oral tradition\, and ongoing environmental and industrial pressures. The studio\, Africatown: Remembrance and Repair\, asks students to design a floating interpretive installation that responds to this layered history and contemporary context. For HXD\, the session would combine a brief introductory talk with a guided walkthrough of student drawings\, models\, and visual research. Students would participate as presenters\, contributing to a broader conversation about memory\, repair\, environmental justice\, and interior architecture. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 HSW \nLight bites and beverages will be provided. \nPresenter: \nSheryl Tucker de Vazquez\nAssociate Professor\nUniversity of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design\nInterior Architecture \n\n\n\n\nSheryl Tucker de Vazquez is an architect\, educator\, and Associate Professor at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design\, where she directs the Interior Architecture program. A licensed architect in Texas\, her teaching and research focus on adaptive reuse\, cultural memory\, material practice\, and the role of interior architecture in addressing social and environmental conditions.\n\nShe served as an architectural collaborator with artist Rick Lowe in the development of Project Row Houses\, a landmark community-based art and architecture initiative in Houston’s Third Ward. Her current research project\, The Hair Salon: Black Hair as Architecture\, examines Black hair practices as systems of pattern\, structure\, environmental intelligence\, and spatial knowledge\, and has received support from the Graham Foundation.\n\nAt UH\, she teaches studios that ask students to engage history\, place\, and repair through rigorous design proposals.\n\nParking: Guests may park in the Elgin Street Garage\, 4224 Elgin Street\, Houston\, TX 77204. Paid visitor parking is available in the garage. The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design is located nearby at 4200 Elgin Street.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/africatown/
LOCATION:Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design\, 4200 Elgin St\, Houston\, TX\, 77204
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T180000
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: "Beyond the Lease" Panel Discusion + PDR Office Tour
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Lease: Why Employees Chose Places Not Offices + PDR Tour\nJoin us for a panel discussion exploring how development priorities have evolved\, what today’s tenants expect\, and how creating an experience-driven workplace can influence leasing decisions\, company culture\, and employee attraction and retention. \nModerator \nMarc Bellamy\, RA\, NCARB\, Fitwel Ambassador\nPrincipal + Owner\nPDR \nMarc is a Principal and Owner at PDR with 25 years of experience in corporate interiors\, base building design and real estate development. Throughout his time with PDR\, Marc has worked on numerous projects for ExxonMobil\, Jefferies Group\, Vitol\, and many other varied clients\, coordinating ongoing work and delivering high-performance workplace solutions. \n  \nPanelists \nJohn Connett\nSenior Director\nCushman & Wakefield \nI am a commercial real estate and construction management executive with 30 years of end-to-end industry experience\, progressing from hands-on field craftsmanship to leading market operations for a global real estate leader. As Senior Director and Market Lead at Cushman & Wakefield\, I specialize in scaling business units\, building elite project teams\, and protecting client capital across multi-million-dollar portfolios. Whether directing a high-end downtown interior buildout\, managing an industrial hub\, or aligning capital market strategies\, I combine a macro-level real estate vision with a common-sense approach to execution. I thrive at the intersection of aggressive market expansion and disciplined financial containment – consistently delivering top-line growth and maximizing operational efficiency. \n  \nPhilip Croker\nSenior Managing Direct\nRockefeller Group Houston \nPhilip Croker leads Rockefeller Group’s Southwest Region\, overseeing acquisitions\, development\, and operations across Texas and Arizona. With more than two decades of experience in commercial real estate development\, he has led many of Houston’s most significant office projects and brings a developer’s perspective on creating workplaces that attract today’s tenants. \n  \nBrian Gabbard\, RID\nDesign Director\nPDR \nBrian Gabbard is the Design Director for PDR – based in the Houston office. With over 25 years of award-winning design experience across the U.S. and internationally\, he is known for his client-focused approach and ability to create transformative environments that positively impact users and occupants. As a natural storyteller\, Brian develops design solutions built around a narrative unique to each client and project and brings a thoughtful perspective and immersive approach to every space that he helps to shape. Drawing inspiration from his multicultural background and global travels\, he pulls from multiple influences to craft sophisticated and impactful design solutions. \n  \nMark Reilly\nJLL\nVice President \nMark Reilly is a Vice President with JLL’s Houston occupier advisory team\, representing corporate clients in office and industrial real estate strategy. His work spans portfolio optimization\, tenant representation\, and workplace decision-making\, helping organizations align their real estate with changing business and employee expectations. \n  \n  \nLight bites and beverages will be provided. \nParking: Free surface lot and street parking available. Parking is limited\, rideshare encouraged.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/pdrtour/
LOCATION:Private: PDR\, 927 Studewood St.\, Floor 2\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Place for Creatives: In an AI Evolving World \nAs artificial intelligence continues to reshape the way we work\, the value of distinctly human skills has never been greater. As routine analytical tasks become increasingly automated\, creativity\, strategic thinking\, collaboration\, and innovation are emerging as the true drivers of business success. \nFor the Architecture & Design industry\, this shift raises an important question: What does the future look like for the creative worker\, and what kind of workplace helps them do their best work?  \nJoin a panel of leading design professionals as they explore how the workplace is evolving beyond a place to complete tasks into an ecosystem that fosters connection\, inspires creativity\, and accelerates innovation. Together\, they’ll discuss how thoughtful workplace design can empower creative talent and support the next generation of work. \nModerator \n \nSteve Kopp\, AIA\, ACHA\nCannonDesign \nSteve Kopp brings more than 20 years of expertise to his role as a Design Leader\, focusing on the design of pediatric\, academic health\, and research facilities. He is recognized for leading teams through complex design challenges to deliver innovative\, sustainable\, and cost-effective solutions. A dedicated advocate for evidence-based practice\, Steve leverages materiality and strategic planning to improve outcomes for every user group he serves. \n  \n  \n  \nPanelists \n \nNecia E. Bonner\, RID\, NCIDQ\, IIDA\, CHID\, CDF\, LEED AP\nPrincipal\, Director of Health & Science Interiors\nPerkins&Will \nNecia Bonner is a Principal and the Director of Health & Science Interiors for Perkins&Will’s Houston studio\, where she leads interior design strategy for some of the most complex healthcare\, research\, and science environments in the country. With more than 25 years of experience dedicated exclusively to high-performance interiors\, she has worked across a broad spectrum of specialized facilities\, including academic medical centers\, community hospitals\, behavioral health facilities\, public health agencies\, private clinics\, research laboratories\, vivaria\, and corporate science campuses. \nA Certified Healthcare Interior Designer and Certified Design Futurist\, Necia is recognized for her expertise in translating complex clinical\, operational\, and regulatory requirements into innovative environments that support the future of healthcare delivery and scientific discovery. She is a respected leader within the design profession and a frequent advocate for advancing healthcare and science environments through design leadership\, education\, and professional service. Necia has served in numerous leadership roles with IIDA\, the AIA Committee on Architecture for Health\, the Texas Association for Interior Designers\, and currently serves on the board of Texas Women in Healthcare. \n \nMegan Funni\, RID\nAssistant Professor of Practice\nSam Houston State Universty \nMegan Funni is an Assistant Professor of Practice at Sam Houston State University\, where she teaches across the interior design curriculum. She also does contract furniture and commercial interior design work with Maybe Sometimes Studio. With more than 16 years of commercial design experience\, including work with Fortune 500 companies and Class A landlords\, Megan brings both professional practice and academic perspective to her work. \n  \n  \n  \nMacKenzie Greckel\nBalden Contract Group \n\nMacKenzie Greckel is a sales representative with Balden Contract Group (BCG) in Houston’s commercial design community and the artist behind GRECK. \nWith a background in the fine arts\, she brings a creative perspective to every aspect of her work\, blending art\, design\, marketing\, and sales. Passionate about building relationships and thinking beyond traditional industry norms\, MacKenzie enjoys finding unconventional ways to connect creativity with the commercial design world. \n  \n  \n  \nMorgan Dougherty\nSHSU Student & McCoy Rockford Design Intern \nMorgan is an emerging interior designer from Houston\, Texas with a passion for creating innovative spaces that enhance the way people work\, live\, and connect. While completing her degree in Interior Design at Sam Houston State University \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nParking: Surface lot parking available.\n– Located on the east side of the building with entrances on Norfolk St. and Portsmouth St.\n– After parking\, proceed to check-in with security located in the building lobby.\n– Please be ready to provide your driver’s license and vehicle information.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/powerhour/
LOCATION:20 E. Greenway Plaza\, 20 East Greenway Plaza Conference Room #1\, Houston\, 77046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTAMP:20260720T190207Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: The Power of Brain Health in Workplace Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION: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 in how we perform at work. Yet\, in the hustle of deadlines\, meetings\, and constant digital demands\, we often neglect the very organ that drives our success: the brain. What if we told you that small\, science-backed changes in your daily routine could boost your focus\, reduce stress\, and enhance overall job satisfaction? Imagine a workplace where mental fatigue is minimized\, creativity flows naturally\, and employees thrive\, not just survive. This session will dive into a topic that affects every aspect of our professional and personal lives: brain health and workplace wellbeing. Building on the research shared by one of the facilitators at the United Nations European Brain Health Summit\, we’ll explore the neuroscience behind optimal brain health\, practical strategies to enhance cognitive function\, and how organizations can design and foster an environment that supports mental well-being. By the end\, the audience will have actionable insights & sited examples to not only improve their own performance but also contribute to a healthier\, more productive workplace. \nAIA credit: 1.0 HSW/LU \nPresenter:\n Julie Gauthier\, IIDA\, RID\, LEED AP\nAssociate Principal\, Workplace\, Houston\nPerkins&Will \nWorkplace Practice Lead at the Houston Studio of Perkins&Will\, Julie embraces beauty and function in all aspects of her role as an interior designer. Every day\, she is driven by conceptualizing client-focused\, functional\, and healthy environments that are built upon communication\, strategic programming\, and a passion for creating spaces that inspire. Julie also pairs her design practice with advisory services\, having championed new initiatives for workplace strategy\, design for wellbeing\, sustainability tracking\, and change management.  \n  \nLunch:\nCatered lunch will be provided. Please register well in advance before registration closes to secure your lunch. Email Alex Moreno (alexm@aiahouston.org) with any dietary restrictions. \nParking:\nPlease input the address for 900 Fannin into your GPS and it will take you straight to the parking garage. If you use 1001 McKinney\, you will have trouble locating it. You will pull a parking ticket upon entry and use the same ticket to exit. You may park in any unreserved space on the 5th floor and above. Note that our garage is marked for 1001 McKinney at the entrance. We are not at the McKinney Place parking garage. Thank you\, and we look forward to your visit at the Perkins&Will Houston Studio! Please bring your parking ticket inside with you for validation. Feel free to call the front desk at 713-366-4000 if you need assistance.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/workplacewellbeing/
LOCATION:Perkins&Will\, 1001 McKinney St\, 19th Floor\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: 1929 Allen Parkway Headquarters Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 interiors scope features amenities such as a full-service commercial kitchen & coffee bar\, conferencing center\, terrace\, and fitness center with upscale locker rooms. The 8 workplace floors are dedicated to workstations\, private offices\, and business support\, and an executive suite with a monumental stair. HOK is the building designer with PDR designing interior amenities and workplace. Project completion will be August 2026. \nPhotography is strictly prohibited. \nLight bites and beverages (non-alcoholic) will be provided. \nParking: Validated onsite garage parking available. Tour will begin on Level 06
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/confidentialtour/
LOCATION:Private: 1929 Allen Parkway\, 1929 Allen Parkway\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T153246Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Tour of IAH Terminal B
DESCRIPTION: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 creating an innovative\, sustainable terminal that celebrates the spirit of Houston while delivering a seamless and elevated passenger experience. \nAll attendees are required to wear PPE and boots. United will be obliged to turn away anyone not in compliance with the required dress code. \nParking: surface lot available; includes validated parking.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/terminalb/
LOCATION:Private: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)\, 15710 JFK Boulevard\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T171027Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Norton Rose Fulbright Office Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 two (2) reception/meeting room floors and a two-floor interconnecting staircase as designed by Rottet Studio and completed June 7th\, 2024.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/hxd-week-norton-rose-fulbright-office-tour/
LOCATION:Norton Rose Fullbright Tower\, 1550 Lamar Street\, Suite 2000\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T180000
DTSTAMP:20260716T143338Z
CREATED:20260707T204659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T143338Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: BCG Houston LEED Platinum Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 be provided as BCG and HOK’s design and sustainability team host the tour and discuss strategies that were used to achieve LEED integration\, including optimization for daylight and views\, energy and water efficiency\, and enhanced waste management. The design team will also walk through the space showcasing how the cohesive material palette tells a story of biophilia\, branding\, and local BCG culture while playing off the views and nature that the building overlooks. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 HSW \nLight bites will be provided. \nParking:\nPaid street parking and parking garage available; $15 flat fee parking in garage available.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/bcgtour/
LOCATION:Private: BCG Houston\, 1550 Lamar St.\, Suite 1200\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260722T191603Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Beyond the Buzz
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Buzz: What Design Week Reveals About the Future of Interior Architecture \nEvery year\, Chicago Design Days and NeoCon introduce hundreds of new furniture products\, materials\, finishes\, and workplace design concepts. But which innovations represent meaningful shifts in interior architecture—and which are simply this year’s aesthetic trends? This session examines key observations from Chicago Design Week through three lenses: ephemeral trends\, enduring shifts\, and emerging innovations. Participants will explore how circular design principles are reshaping furniture planning and specification\, how neuroinclusive design is influencing occupant well-being\, and how manufacturers are responding to evolving expectations around sustainability\, flexibility\, material transparency\, and human-centered design. Rather than showcasing the latest products\, this course provides architects and designers with a practical framework for evaluating furniture and interior design innovations\, helping them distinguish what’s new from what’s next—and determine which ideas will have lasting impact on the health\, safety\, welfare\, and performance of the built environment. \nAIA Credit: 1.0 LU|HSW \nAbout the presenters: \n\n \n\n\n\n\nCaryn Ogier\, AIA\, RID\, LEED AP\, PMP  \nKimiko Designs\nDirector of Furniture Planning \nis the Director of Furniture Planning at Kimiko Designs\, where she helps clients align furniture strategy with business goals\, user needs\, and long-term sustainability. With more than 25 years of experience in architecture\, interiors\, and project management\, Caryn specializes in furniture planning\, circular design\,and lifecycle stewardship for workplace and healthcare environments. \nA lifelong learner and self-proclaimed furniture woobie\, Caryn is passionate about translating emerging ideas into practical project outcomes. She has helped shape Kimiko’s circularity movement and brings a unique perspective that connects design\, project management\, and implementation\, helping owners\, architects\, and designers turn good ideas into spaces that perform better over time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNecia E. Bonner\, RID\, NCIDQ\, IIDA\, CHID\, CDF\, LEED AP\nPerkins&Will\nPrincipal and Director of Health & Science Interiors \nNecia Bonner is a Principal and the Director of Health & Science Interiors for Perkins&Will’s Houston studio\, where she leads interior design strategy for some of the most complex healthcare\, research\, and science environments in the country. With more than 25 years of experience dedicated exclusively to high-performance interiors\, she has worked across a broad spectrum of specialized facilities\, including academic medical centers\, community hospitals\, behavioral health facilities\, public health agencies\, private clinics\, research laboratories\, vivaria\, and corporate science campuses. \nA Certified Healthcare Interior Designer and Certified Design Futurist\, Necia is recognized for her expertise in translating complex clinical\, operational\, and regulatory requirements into innovative environments that support the future of healthcare delivery and scientific discovery. She is a respected leader within the design profession and a frequent advocate for advancing healthcare and science environments through design leadership\, education\, and professional service. Necia has served in numerous leadership roles with IIDA\, the AIA Committee on Architecture for Health\, the Texas Association for Interior Designers\, and currently serves on the board of Texas Women in Healthcare. \n\n\n\n\n\nCatered lunch will be provided.\nStreet parking and surface lot parking available around the Architecture Center.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/beyondthebuzz/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T153000
DTSTAMP:20260722T171138Z
CREATED:20260713T184358Z
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Electrolit U.S. Headquarters Tour
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative team of architects based in Guadalajara and Houston has designed the U.S. headquarters of Mexican beverage brand Electrolit. \nThe structure they chose to begin their journey in Houston—a low-slung\, formerly industrial Spanish Revival slab located on the banks of Buffalo Bayou—resonated with the ethos and cultural identity of the company. The objective from the outset was to create a contemporary workspace imbued with the sophistication and relaxed character of residential architecture\, balancing the industrial nature of the existing building with a warm palette of natural materials reminiscent of Mexican living. With this ambition in mind\, the architects stripped the existing concrete structure down to its bones\, correcting and repairing some of the abuses that it had undergone during its many lives. The proposal consists of a series of volumetric\, light wooden boxes that house smaller programs and inhabit the industrial space as sculptures\, creating and lending proportion to the spaces around them. The main entry leads into a foyer bounded on one side by a monumental wood-clad staircase. Past this stair\, the space opens into a double-height lounge and flexible workspace. The stair leads to a mezzanine where the CEO’s office and a meeting room overlook the office. Throughout\, diffused natural light emitted by glass-block windows is supplemented by existing skylights. The team worked to deploy warm tones and raw materials in order to strike a balance between the rough and the delicate. The result\, aided by the thoughtful use of natural light\, is a relaxed and subdued atmosphere that stands in opposition to the stridence of contemporary corporate vernacular. \nThrough its careful consideration of existing conditions and its balance between the industrial and the intimate\, the project also manages to strike a different balance\, between the company’s origins in Mexico and its new location in Houston.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/electrolit/
LOCATION:Private: Electrolit U.S. Headquarters\, 3201 Allen Parkway\, Houston\, TX\, 77010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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