Honoring Laurence C. "Larry" Burns Jr., FAIA, We are proud to announce that Laurence C. “Larry” Burns, Jr. FAIA will be honored with the AIA Houston Award for Career Distinction at our Holiday Party on December 9 at the Museum of Fine Arts. We are currently raising funds to purchase in Larry's honor an architect […]
Montrose is one of the most diverse and interesting neighborhoods in Houston with some of the city's best architecture including spectacular mansions, charming bungalows, the campus of the University of St. Thomas, Rothko Chapel, and the Menil Collection. ArCH tour guides will present an overview of the architectural and social history of the area and […]
Architecture Center Houston will host the 16th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at Levy Park on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Competing teams will create 100% edible, architectural masterpieces using gingerbread, candy, and all sorts of other sweet treats (of which leftovers will be composted)! More than 4,000 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams, […]
LU/LA Elevators - A Smart Solution Between a VPL and a Full Commercial Elevator Presented by 101 Mobility 1.0 AIA HSW/LU (Barrier Free) This presentation explores the proper use of LULA elevators in both new builds and renovations, including ADA and ASME A17.1 considerations, TAS compliance, and common pitfalls during design and specification. You’ll also […]
Una exploración de arte, arquitectura y diseño de plantel en el plantel principal de la Universidad de Houston. Obras de Frank Stella, Jim Love, William King y "The Art Guys” vistos en el contexto de un plantel universitario y edificios diseñados por arquitectos de renombre como Philip Johnson, Alfred C. Finn, Gensler, Lake|Flato, BNIM y […]
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 […]
Towers and Trees explores the magnificent architecture between Hermann Square and Discovery Green as well as the changing dynamics of our downtown. We'll look at the partially realized civic center plan surrounding Hermann Square, the historic backbone of Main Street, the ambitious 1970 proposal that would become Houston Center, the internationally recognized icons from the […]
The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world. Equivalent to the 8th largest business district in the United States, TMC has over 50 million square feet of patient care, education, and research space. 160,000+ individuals visit the Texas Medical Center each day with more than 6 million patients treated annually. The […]
The 2026 competition program will be announced at the workshop. An annual ideas competition with an emphasis on creative problem solving and graphic presentation, the Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition is sponsored by the Architecture Center Houston Foundation, the Houston Chapter of AIA and local architectural firms and affiliates. The Competition Committee hosts […]
Explore the city from a vantage point most people don't see: the waterway that gave Houston life and has been its backbone for 182 years. Architecture Center Houston (ArCH), with the cooperation of Buffalo Bayou Partnership, invite you to a stroll along Buffalo Bayou Parkway for an overview of downtown Houston's history and architecture from […]
Patrick Lopez (1937-2018) studied architecture at the University of Texas and the University of Houston and opened his own design firm in 1964. Yet it was his childhood fascination with images in comic books and cartoons that inspired his career as an illustrator. His talents were recognized and sought after by major firms across the […]
Save the date for Health SES 2026! Health Symposium Exhibition & Social (SES) annually provides an opportunity for education and networking to members of the architectural and healthcare communities. The event includes happy hour, a seminar, and a panel discussion. Theme: Transforming Cancer Care: Insights, Ideas, and Design Keynote: Omid Veiseh, Ph.D., Professor, CPRIT Scholar in […]
