COLORES, Latinos in Architecture’s seventh annual celebration of Latino culture, will take place September 30-October 2, 2026. Join us Friday afternoon for a conversation with Karina Gonzalez, Principal Dancer, Houston Ballet. 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 […]
Melton Electric: Modernizing Legacy Through Adaptive Reuse and Human-Centric Design This building tour explores the transformative renovation and expansion of the Melton Electric headquarters, a 1970s-era structure repurposed to meet the demands of a modern, collaborative workforce. Attendees will examine how the design team balanced the preservation of the original building’s legacy with high-performance sustainable […]
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 Julia Ideson Building of the Houston Public Library is a wonderful example of Spanish revivalism–red terrazzo floors, sweeping arches, polychromed hardwood, and a rich atmosphere that transports patrons back to the Spanish Renaissance of Alcala. Join us as we welcome Professor Richard Kagan, Academy Professor and Arthur O. Lovejoy Professor Emeritus of History at The […]
Join ASLA Texas and Architecture Center Houston for a tour of the Ismaili Center Garden on October 21 at 9:30 am with Thomas Woltz of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. In 2019, Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, in partnership with Farshid Moussavi Architects and AKT II Engineers, and DLR as the AOR, was awarded the commission […]
Architecture Center Houston is proud to announce its upcoming exhibition, Big Dome, Bigger Dreams: Visions for Harris County Domed Stadium, opening Thursday, October 22, 5:30-7:30pm. What happens to a wonder when the world moves on? It started as an audacious idea. Create the world’s first fully enclosed and air-conditioned sports stadium in a city known for punishing […]
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 including […]
In observance of LGBTQ+ History Month, join us and the Houston Public Library for a dynamic panel discussion inspired by Out in Architecture, a book dedicated to bringing visibility to the voices and experiences of LGBTQIA+ architects and designers, while aiming to propel conversation into action and institutional change. This event brings together panelists Synthia […]
The AIA Houston Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 28 at Architecture Center Houston, 902 Commerce, Houston, TX 77002 from 6 PM to 8 PM. This special evening brings our community together to celebrate the members, committees, and partners who make our chapter thrive. It is also a time to reflect on the successes of […]
Grab your bowling team, put on your best costume, and join the Michael G. Meyers Committee (MGMC) for the Bowl-O-Ween Bash on Friday, October 30, at Emerald Bowl! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bowling, costumes, and friendly competition while supporting a great cause. Proceeds will benefit the MGMC Scholarship Fund, which helps Houston-area high school […]
The Houston Museum District is one of the few areas in the country with such a dense population of museums, public art, contemporary architecture, and landscape design. On this 2-hour walking tour, you will experience the quintessential Modernism of Mies van der Rohe, the structuralist viewpoint of Gunnar Birkerts, the simplicity and craft of Isamu […]
We invite you to attend a full day of Continuing Education (CE) Series sponsored by the Historic Resources Committee (HRC). 8:30-9:00am Breakfast and Registration 9:00-10:00am The Benefits of Mapping & Modeling Presented by Boon Bowling w/GPRS AIA Credit: 1.0 HSW 10:00-11:00am Preservation or Rehabilitation? Balancing Historic Character with Contemporary Building Enclosure Performance Presented by Nick […]
