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 5:30 PM to 7 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 […]
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 […]
When the Harris County Domed Stadium opened in 1965, it changed what architects and engineers believed possible. The world's first fully enclosed, air-conditioned sports stadium pioneered a new approach to large-scale structures and set the precedent for the age of modern indoor arenas. Yet what would later become known as the Astrodome achieved something larger […]
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 […]
Kick off the AIA Houston Home Tour with a taste of Spain! Join us at Porcelanosa for a pre-tour lunch featuring Spanish paella and drinks before heading out for a full day of inspiring homes, design, and networking. Space is limited. RSVP and Home Tour Tickets (wristbands or online confirmation) are required. Purchase Home Tour […]
The AIA Houston Home Tour is a 2-day, self-guided tour featuring custom homes in the Houston area designed by licensed architects. Join us to experience some of the best new residential architecture by AIA members in a variety of architectural styles, featuring new construction, renovations, and additions. Learn more about the tour and preview each […]
Sally Walsh Lecture Series: "Building for Art: Anticipation and Exchange" by Brad Cloepfil Brown Auditorium MFAH Law Building Lecture begins promptly at 6:30pm. Brad Cloepfil, AIA is the founding Principal and creative leader of Allied Works. Established in 1994, with studios in New York City and Portland, Oregon, Allied Works has earned international recognition for […]
