How can we design more active and engaging cities? Drawing from their unique perspective as an architect, designer, multidisciplinary artist, professional skateboarder, and Olympian, Alexis Sablone explores how movement shapes the way we read, use, and reinterpret public space. Reflecting on experiences both on a skateboard and in architectural practice, they examine how the creative […]
Design Connections | "Wired to Belong" The Science and Practice of Connection at Work In 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 […]
“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 […]
Beyond the Lease: Why Employees Chose Places Not Offices + PDR Tour Join 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. Moderator Marc Bellamy, RA, NCARB, Fitwel Ambassador Principal + Owner […]
The Place for Creatives: In an AI Evolving World As 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. For the Architecture & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. All attendees are required to wear […]
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.
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 […]
Beyond the Buzz: What Design Week Reveals About the Future of Interior Architecture Every 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 […]
A collaborative team of architects based in Guadalajara and Houston has designed the U.S. headquarters of Mexican beverage brand Electrolit. The 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 […]
