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SUMMARY:Sally Walsh Lecture Series - Lee F. Mindel\, FAIA
DESCRIPTION:Architect Lee F. Mindel FAIA\, Principal and Co-Founder of SheltonMindel presents a lecture on “Integration of Architecture and Interior Design”.  \nSheltonMindel is one of the top American interpreters of classic modernism in the industry today. Guided by principles of light\, nature and simplicity\, SheltonMindel’s renowned designs and creations focus on simple construction\, organic shapes and unity of materials. From stand-alone residences to corporate interiors and furniture and product design\, the firm’s work illustrates the modern tenet that\, as Mies van der Rohe stated\, “The space within becomes the reality of the building”. \n \n  \n \nAbout the Speaker\n \nNew York-based architect Lee F. Mindel\, FAIA\, and founding member of SheltonMindel is regarded as one of the top American interpreters of classic modernism in the industry today with over 60 industry awards. Guided by principles of light\, nature and simplicity\, the firm’s designs transcend form and function to become works of art. In 2011\, Mindel was awarded the prestigious Cooper Hewitt National Design Award by First Lady Michelle Obama in the White House\, and in 2021\, was one of the few professionals inducted into the AD100 Hall of Fame for contributions in both categories: Architecture and Interior Design. Mindel regularly appears as a Design Titan on Elle Decor’s A-List\, and in 2024\, was featured in Galerie Magazine’s roundup of Creative Minds for his art and design space\, Galerie56. \nGalerie56 was founded in 2022\, occupying the ground floor of Herzog de Meuron’s much lauded 56 Leonard tower. The AIA award-winning space\, designed by SheltonMindel\, celebrates the intersection of art\, architecture\, and design with a diverse series of exhibitions featuring international artists\, galleries\, and movements. Galerie56 reflects the deep American ethos of inclusion and diversity. \nMindel has served on various AIA committees for 4 years\, and has been a juror of AIA Awards in the Architecture and Interior categories for 3 years. \nMindel received his Master of Architecture from Harvard University in 1976 after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts\, Cum Laude\, with Distinction in Architecture\, at the University of Pennsylvania.  \n \n  \nSally Walsh Lectures are supported by an endowed fund of the Houston Architecture Foundation. \nThe lectures are dedicated to the memory of one of Houston’s most distinguished interior designers\, Sally Walsh\, who brought modern design to Houston and became an inspiration to a whole generation of Houston architects and designers. \nAll Sally Walsh lectures are free and open to the public.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/sally-walsh-lecture-series-lee-f-mindel-faia/
LOCATION:Brown Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts\, Houston\, 1001 Bissonnet St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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SUMMARY:Lecture and Book Signing with Megan Kimble\, author of City Limits
DESCRIPTION:6pm – Networking & Book Signing \n7pm – Lecture \nMATCH\, 3400 Main Street\, Houston\, TX \n“In City Limits\, journalist Megan Kimble weaves together the origins of urban highways with the stories of ordinary people impacted by our failed transportation system.” \nJoin Houston Design Collaborative to explore Ms. Kimble’s work through her unique perspective. Learn more about the book and author here. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/lecture-and-book-signing-with-megan-kimble-author-of-city-limits/
LOCATION:MATCH\, 3400 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T183000
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SUMMARY:Latinos in Architecture: MaS
DESCRIPTION:The Latinos in Architecture (LiA) collegiate Mentorship and Scholarship program (MaS)\, through AIA Houston and Architecture Center Houston\, intends to bridge the gap between students and professionals in the Latino architecture community. The MaS program matches college students pursuing a career path in architecture with a mentor who has an established career in the field. The program is for Latino students who are striving to influence the future of the built environment and the architecture profession. MaS will kick off on September 10\, 2025\, and conclude in May 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM ELIGIBILITYfor the mentorship: \n\nStudents have the option of only particpating in the mentorship program and not pursue the scholarship. But\, students are welcome to participate in any of the events related to MaS.\nStudent pursuing a degree in architecture at the University of Houston\, Rice University\, or Prairie View A&M University.\nThe program is open to both US citizens and foreign students.\n\nfor the scholarship: \n\nStudents with at least one more academic year to apply scholarship funds directly to tuition. \nStudents with full scholarships are not eligible.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTSThe 2025-2026 program starts in September 2025 and ends in May 2026. \n\nRegularly check in with an assigned mentor (at least 4 times). These meetings can be in-person\, virtual\, or via phone call. \n​Participate in the kick-off event where they will meet the mentors. Kick-off will take place September 10 at 7pm. Register here.\nParticipate in the portfolio review organized by the LiA Committee.\nAttend three LiA\, AIAH\, TSA or HNOMA sponsored events. Not including student chapters or student-led events.\nAttend their university or college career fair.\nSubmit a PDF on a project or portfolio at the end of the Fall semester.\nSubmit a 5-minute video on a project or portfolio at the end of the Spring semester. The video should not be a recording of a class crit and should not exceed 5 minutes.\n\n\n\n\n\nAWARDS \nStudents must participate in the listed activities to be considered for the scholarship. These activities are meant to support and complement the student’s academic career. Scholarships will be awarded based on student participation in the program and their end-of-semester submission\, which will be reviewed by a jury. 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/mas/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Galveston Sandcastle Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Galveston Sandcastle Festival is a music\, food and family festival hosted on East Beach in Galveston\, TX\, centered around the AIA Houston Sandcastle Competition (presented by 811 Call or Click Before You Dig). \nGeneral Admission:\nSaturday: $15\nSunday: $10 \nParking: $15 (not included with the purchase of your wristband(s)). \nPurchase General Admission Wristbands HERE! \nFor Team and Sponsor information\, click HERE.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/galveston-sandcastle-festival/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Sandcastle Competition Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Accessibility and the Mega Events
DESCRIPTION:Accessibility and the Mega Events\nAbout this Course \nArchitecture plays a pivotal role in the success of mega events\, as it shapes the physical environments. One of the key elements in the planning of mega events is accessibility. We will be talking specifically about accessibility and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We will also touch on the World Cup coming to Houston 2026. Accessibility when done properly allows a smooth operation and promotes the inclusion of all stakeholders responding to the principles of both sports events. The objective of this presentation is to have look at accessibility at scale of stadiums when transformed for the mega events. \n  \nAbout the speaker: \n\nIleana Rodriguez\, PLY\, Principal Owner at I Design Access\, LLC \nPrincipal at I Design Access\, LLC and international architectural designer consultant for major infrastructure projects with a focus on inclusive design. My experience comes from working for clients such as the International Paralympic Committee\, national sports organizations and a variarety of architecture firms. I have been involved as a consultant to oversee different size of projects from Olympic/Paralympic Stadiums and airports to smaller sports facilities\, hotels and temporary infrastructure. The projects have taken place in Europe\, Asia and The Americas in a dozen of different countries.  Ileana is a Paralympic swimmer and former member of the USA Team for the London 2012 Games. \nContinuing Education Credit: \n\nAIA = 1.0 HSW (Barrier Free)\n\nSchedule: \n\n11:30am Check-in and lunch\n12:00-1:00pm Presentation\n\n  \n\nPre-registered pricing includes box lunch.\nParking is not included.\nA minimum of 3 business days’ notice is required to receive a full refund if you need to cancel your reservation.\nOnline registration will close Wednesday\, September 17\nOnsite registration is available for day of (lunch is NOT included)
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/lunch-learn-accessibility-and-the-mega-events/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Designed with Taste: Camaraderie
DESCRIPTION:“Shawn cooked for us before we started designing\, and it was clear from that moment on that he wanted to create a space to serve exquisitely conceived and executed dishes\, but generously and in an environment that felt unpretentious\,” Troy Schaum said. \nThe design for the chef-owned restaurant Camaraderie converts an existing\, former residential garage and wood shop into an elevated family-style restaurant. Schaum Architects strove to retain as much of the existing building as possible\, reusing almost all of the existing structure\, concrete slab\, and exterior metal wall panels. Set in The Heights\, the 75-seat restaurant is situated within a 1990s corrugated metal building\, updated with grey and blue paint. The interior is wrapped in birch wall panels and built-in banquette seating\, which warms the space\, giving the feeling of dining in a friend’s home. \nThe kitchen\, at the heart of the project\, opens like a stage onto the dining room\, where guests have an uninterrupted view of chef Shawn Gawle at work. Chef Gawle’s menu has a contemporary American cuisine rooted in French techniques. Most recently\, Gawle served as executive pastry chef at Houston’s Goodnight Hospitality and was recently named Best New Pastry Chef by Food & Wine magazine and Rising Star Chef by StarChefs. \nJoin us for a tour of Camaraderie and a sampling of fare with Troy Schaum of Schaum Architects and Chef Shawn Gawle of Camaraderie. \nCamaraderie received an AIA 2025 Design Award for Interior Architecture. \nDesigned with Taste\, an event series from Architecture Center Houston explores Houston’s newest restaurants to examine how design affects the dining experience. Hear about the design inspiration for the spaces\, and how it interacts with the culinary offerings. Is the food influenced by the design\, or is it the other way around? Enjoy lite bites and cocktails and decide for yourself.\n \nImage courtesy of Leonid Furmansky.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/designed-with-taste-camaraderie/
LOCATION:Camaraderie\, 608 W 11th St\, Houston\, TX\, 77008
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions & Programming Committee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T173000
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SUMMARY:Women in Architecture’s Professional Development Fund Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Q&A session about Women in Architecture’s Professional Development Fund application process. We’ll cover the ins and outs of applications for the Licensure Scholarship and Professional Development Grant\, then open the floor to questions. \nClick here to access the applications. \n  \nZoom login link: \nAIA Houston is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: WiA Professional Development Q&A Event\nTime: Sep 23\, 2025 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81484506061?pwd=V9tCB1Di9cdFkl6cmRB9mf0noHA4kG.1 \nMeeting ID: 814 8450 6061\nPasscode: 641638 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,81484506061#\,\,\,\,*641638# US (Houston) \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/81484506061/invitations?signature=nMHy90S96D7SZIOgINxno_K2k1JxHvl5jh9DN9QhfEg \n 
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/women-in-architectures-professional-development-fund-qa/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81484506061?pwd=V9tCB1Di9cdFkl6cmRB9mf0noHA4kG.1
CATEGORIES:Women in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260701T012924
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SUMMARY:ArCH Walking Tour Docent Training
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy Houston architecture and history? Eager to share that knowledge with others?\nJoin us at Architecture Center Houston for our free walking tour docent training. \nDocent training classes will be held on Saturday\, September 20\, 27\, and October 11. Each class includes public speaking training and tours. The classes will be led by our staff and experienced tour docents and are open to all. This is a great opportunity to learn about Houston architecture and history while also brushing up on your presentation skills. \nAfter completing the classes\, docents will work with an experienced docent to begin leading our walking and bicycle tours. After the initial 3-day commitment for training\, we ask docents to volunteer for 3 – 6 tours each season (October – May). \nOur tours are attended by visitors of all ages and backgrounds from all over the world and locals living throughout the greater Houston area. This is a fun way to meet a wide variety of people interested in the built environment and all things Houston.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/arch-walking-tour-docent-training-2025/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee
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SUMMARY:COLORES
DESCRIPTION:COLORES\, Latinos in Architecture’s sixth annual celebration of Latino culture\, will take place October 1-3\, 2025 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture\, with conversations and presentations by Jesús Edmundo Robles\, Jr.\, Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes\, AIA\, of DUST\, AZ; Nadia Palacios Lauterbach\, AIA\,  of Nadia Palacios architecture + interiors + landscape; Tony Diaz\, El Librotraficante\, Director of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say; Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ; a conversation and tour of the future home of the Houston Hispanic Research Center with the City of Houston\, the Houston Public Library\, Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, and Brave/; Light bites by Avila Experiences; curated dinner by Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ Thursday evening ; performances by Danmar Academy of Performing Arts and a Mariachi quartet lead by Julian Corona-Medina. \nPlease consider becoming a sponsor of COLORES. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Latinos in Architecture scholarship program\, established by the AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture Committee in 2019. More information about the scholarship program may be found here. \n\n\nWednesday\, October 1\, 6pm \nOn Wednesday\, October 1 we are thrilled to welcome Nadia Palacios Lauterbach\, AIA of Nadia Palacios architecture + interiors + landscape and Tony Diaz\, El Librotraficante\, Director of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say. \nNadia Palacios grew up in Nicaragua surrounded by books. Her parents were retired teachers and owned a bookstore. At night her father\, a history professor\, would share his favorite stories\, Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon\, Alexander the Great conquests\, the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Traveling the world\, through stories created a lasting impression associating those places and the unique architecture. \nNadia will share her personal journey into becoming an architect and how her family\, culture and travels have shaped her. Despite leaving Nicaragua in her teens\, her Latinidad never left her and has become an integral part of my identity as a person and as a professional. \n\n\nI form part of the generation that grew up translating English from the outside world into Spanish for our household. Today\, we are the generation that translates our community to the rest of the world through common structures and tools that form reality.  \nTony Diaz \nTony Diaz is the founder and director of Nuestra Palabra\, which a community-driven platform dedicated to amplifying the voice of Latino authors and visual artists within the community. He became the first Chicano to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Houston. Diaz recently published The Tip of The Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital (2022)\, which explores the power of cultural and community capital.  Diaz is also one of the nation’s leading forces in fighting book bans and cultural censorship. He was dubbed El Librotraficante\, or book trafficker\, a decade ago after leading a grassroots campaign transporting thousands of banned books to Arizona\, which had removed Mexican-American studies classes from public-school curriculum. \nTony will share his story\, the Nuestra Palabra movement and why it’s important to celebrate the rich diversity of Latino literature and visual art\, offering narratives that resonate with the experiences and perspectives of the community. \nLite bites provided by Avila Experiences. \nArchitecture Center Houston\n902 Commerce St\nHouston\, TX 77002 \n \n\n\n  \n\nAbout Nadia Palacios Lauterbach\, AIA\nNadia Palacios Lauterbach is a registered Architect in the state of Texas and the state of Colorado. She credits her passion for design and architecture to her upbringing in the colonial cities of Nicaragua. She attended the prestigious School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame\, where she received a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 2003.  Nadia In 2009\, Nadia founded Nadia Palacios Architecure + Interiors + Landscape\, where she pursues challenges in design and specializes in the creation of Homes and Gardens. \nNadia draws inspiration from many sources\, particularly from her travels through Europe and Latin America\, and she believes that architecture must stand the test of time and trends\, that all spaces must be livable and human in scale\, and that everything built must be beautiful. \nNadia lives with her husband John and sons Alexander and Lorenzo in a 1920’s bungalow in Houston’s Heights neighborhood; in her free time\, she enjoys drawing\, dancing Flamenco\, and volunteering at the The Houston Area Women’s Center. She is a 2013 recipient of a “Stars on the Rise” award\, a founding member of the Texas Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art\, an inductee of The Urban Guild\, a member of the American Institute of Architects\, the Texas Society of Architects\, the American Society of Interior Designers\, the Design Leadership Network (DLN)\, and the International Network for Traditional Building\, Architecture\, and Urbanism (INTBAU).  She is a frequent guest critic at her alma mater\, and a passionate mentor for the University of Houston’s Future Women in Architecture. \nAbout Tony Diaz\nWriter and activist Tony Diaz\, El Librotraficante\, is a Cultural Accelerator. He was the first Chicano to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Houston Creative Writing Program. In 1998\, he founded Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say (NP)\, Houston’s first reading series for Latino authors. The group galvanized Houston’s Community Cultural Capital to become a movement for civil rights\, education\, and representation. When Arizona officials banned Mexican American Studies\, Diaz and four veteran members of NP organized the 2012 Librotraficante Caravan to smuggle books from the banned curriculum back into Arizona. He is the author of The Aztec Love God. His book\, The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital\, is the first in his series on Community Organizing. \n\nLatinos in Architecture COLORES Sponsors\nInformation about becoming a sponsor can be found here.  \nPlatinum Sponsor\nHOK\nLESCO Architectural Lighting\nPage\nTATEMÓ \nGold Sponsors\nAllegion\ncre8 Architects\nGage Architecture\nKirksey Architecture \nSilver Sponsors\nC.A. Walking Construction\nDurotech\nGSMA\nMACO Construction\nMartinez Architects\nMATRIX Structural\nMWA Architects\nPerkins&Will\nPowers Brown Architecture\nRDLR Architects \nBronze Sponsors\nBass Construction\nDaltile\nDBR Engineering\nDOOR Engineering\nIMEG\nRaba Kistner\nTarkett
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/colores-3/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latinos in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:COLORES
DESCRIPTION:COLORES\, Latinos in Architecture’s sixth annual celebration of Latino culture\, will take place October 1-3\, 2025 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture\, with conversations and presentations by Jesús Edmundo Robles\, Jr.\, Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes\, AIA\, of DUST\, AZ; Nadia Palacios Lauterbach\, AIA\,  of Nadia Palacios architecture + interiors + landscape; Tony Diaz\, El Librotraficante\, Director of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say; Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ; a conversation and tour of the future home of the Houston Hispanic Research Center with the City of Houston\, the Houston Public Library\, Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, and Brave/; Light bites by Avila Experiences; curated dinner by Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ Thursday evening ; performances by Danmar Academy of Performing Arts and a Mariachi quartet lead by Julian Corona-Medina. \nPlease consider becoming a sponsor of COLORES. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Latinos in Architecture scholarship program\, established by the AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture Committee in 2019. More information about the scholarship program may be found here. \n\n\nThursday\, October 2\, 5:30pm \nAn evening with Jesús Edmundo Robles\, Jr.\, Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes\, AIA\, of DUST\, AZ and Chef Emmanuel Chavez\, of TATEMÓ; performances by Danmar Academy of Performing Arts and a Mariachi quartet led by Julian Corona-Medina. Curated dinner by Chef Emmanuel Chavez from TATEMÓ and appetizers by Avila Experiences. Drinks by The Little Taco Shop and dessert by Wonder Pops. \nDUST\, founded in 2007\, is known for its focus on sustainable design\, materiality\, and creating buildings that are resilient\, meaningful\, and integrated with their natural and cultural environments. Jesús Edmundo Robles\, Jr.\, Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes\, AIA\, will share their process of designing and building work through the understanding of\, respect for and sensitivity to the spirit of place. \nBorn in Mexico City and raised in Houston\, Chef Emmanuel Chavez spent his days after school helping to run his family’s Tex-Mex restaurant. Catching the restaurant bug\, in 2015\, he began a series of pop-up dinners around Houston. In 2016\, Chavez relocated to Seattle to work under chefs Eric Rivera (Alinea) and Derek Simcik\, named to Chicago’s 30 under 30.  After a 3-year stint in Seattle\, he returned to Houston to open his first restaurant\, Tatemó. Tatemó was named a Finalist for the 2023 James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant and that same year\, Chef Chavez was named to the Best New Chef class by Food & Wine. In 2024\, Chef Chavez was named a Finalist for Best Chef: Texas by the James Beard Foundation and received a 2024 Michelin star. \nKirksey Architecture\n6909 Portwest Dr\nHouston\, TX 77024 \nTICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR FOR THURSDAY.\nTickets for Friday’s tour can be purchased here. \n\n\nAbout DUST \nDUST is a collective of creative souls firmly grounded in the tactile\, in pursuit of the intangible. \nThe studio explores ideas and ethics rooted in a reverent intimacy with craft and place. Ideas unfold in the creative space of intersections and find form through respect for nature\, cultural histories\, material\, and our perceptions. \nThe seeds of this practice were planted in the late 1990s on the vast plains of the Llano Estacado in West Texas; the studio was born in Tucson\, Arizona in 2007 as a collaboration between Cade Hayes and Jesús Robles and has grown to a team of nine\, providing Architecture\, Planning\, and Construction services. \nThe work stands as both a concrete marker on the landscape\, and as a frame focused on the essential\, where ephemeral moments can find their place in the timeless realm of memory. \nAbout Chef Emmanuel Cheavez \nChef Emmanuel Chavez is the visionary founder and culinary heart behind Tatemó\, a Michelin‑starred tasting‑menu gem in Houston’s Spring Branch. Born in Mexico City and raised in Houston from age 10\, Chavez grew up amid the rhythms of the Tex‑Mex restaurant his parents worked at — learning early how to chop\, serve\, and love food. \nAfter a formative 3-year stint in Seattle\, Chavez returned to Houston where he dove deep into the art of nixtamalization and respecting cultural roots\, developing a passion for heirloom corn. That dedication drove him to grind 80 lbs of masa weekly\, shape tortillas by hand\, and build a menu where maize is both canvas and character. \nStarting in Farmers Markets in 2020 and then opening a brick and mortar in early 2022\, Tatemó quickly gained acclaim: National Finalist for the James Beard Best New Restaurant 2023 and Best Chef: Texas in 2024 and 2025\, Food & Wine Best New Chef 2023\, and a coveted Michelin star in Texas’ inaugural guide in 2024. Chef’s praise dishes like Mexico-City style fried quesadilla with caviar and Enmoladas featuring masa-tempura and mole — each plate a celebration of Mexican tradition and Texas terroir. \nChavez sees Tatemó as a cultural conversation starter—“not a Mexican restaurant\, but a Houston restaurant” grounded in local Texas produce and immigrant ingenuity. His mission? Revive maize’s legacy\, empower farmers\, and bring artisanal corn forward—one tortilla at a time. \n\nLatinos in Architecture COLORES Sponsors\nInformation about becoming a sponsor can be found here.  \nPlatinum Sponsor\nHOK\nLESCO Architectural Lighting\nPage\nTATEMÓ \nGold Sponsors\nAllegion\ncre8 Architects\nGage Architecture\nKirksey Architecture \nSilver Sponsors\nC.A. Walking Construction\nDurotech\nGSMA\nMACO Construction\nMartinez Architects\nMATRIX Structural\nMWA Architects\nPerkins&Will\nPowers Brown Architecture\nRDLR Architects \nBronze Sponsors\nBass Construction\nDaltile\nDBR Engineering\nDOOR Engineering\nIMEG\nRaba Kistner\nTarkett
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/colores-4/
LOCATION:Kirksey Architecture\, 6909 Portwest Dr\, Houston\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Latinos in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:COLORES
DESCRIPTION:COLORES\, Latinos in Architecture’s sixth annual celebration of Latino culture\, will take place October 1-3\, 2025 at Architecture Center Houston and Kirksey Architecture\, with conversations and presentations by Jesús Edmundo Robles\, Jr.\, Assoc. AIA and Cade Manning Hayes\, AIA\, of DUST\, AZ; Nadia Palacios Lauterbach\, AIA\,  of Nadia Palacios architecture + interiors + landscape; Tony Diaz\, El Librotraficante\, Director of Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say; Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ; a conversation and tour of the future home of the Houston Hispanic Research Center with the City of Houston\, the Houston Public Library\, Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, and Brave/; Light bites by Avila Experiences; curated dinner by Chef Emmanuel Chavez of TATEMÓ Thursday evening ; performances by Danmar Academy of Performing Arts and a Mariachi quartet lead by Julian Corona-Medina. \nPlease consider becoming a sponsor of COLORES. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Architecture Center Houston’s Latinos in Architecture scholarship program\, established by the AIA Houston Latinos in Architecture Committee in 2019. More information about the scholarship program may be found here. \n\n\nFriday\, October 3\, 4pm \nA conversation and tour of the future home of the Hispanic History Research Center with the City of Houston\, the Houston Public Library\, Buffalo Bayou Partnership\, and Brave/. \nThe Hispanic History Research Center\, which will be located in the Turkey Bend area\, focuses on the history and cultural contributions of Houston’s Hispanic community\, offering a wealth of resources and materials that celebrate the diverse heritage of Hispanic Texans. \nMaterials range in date from 1703 to the present\, with the bulk of the material covering the 1920s through the 1980s\, including historical documents\, photographs\, cultural artifacts\, and oral histories. The center will provide valuable insights into the region’s rich Hispanic roots. It will become a cornerstone for research on Hispanic history and will continue the mission of making diverse historical narratives accessible to all. \nThe event has been approved for 1 LU \n  \n\n\n\nAbout Turkey Bend (Part of Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan) \nTurkey Bend is situated at the only location where Buffalo Bayou meets Navigation Boulevard\, a main thoroughfare for the East End. The site’s former industrial structures\, including warehouses\, an expansive wooden wharf\, and gantry crane\, will be reimagined and repurposed as a central hub for East End and Fifth Ward community activities\, events\, and culture. \n\nThe warehouse on Navigation Boulevard is being renovated to host community events in the near-term and\, in the long-term\, retail space for local businesses and the Houston Public Library’s Hispanic History Research Center. An open plaza will connect to the waterfront through a unique art tunnel.\nThe site’s historic wharf will be transformed into an inviting waterfront park for gathering\, performances\, and events.\nDue to its location on a protected oxbow\, Turkey Bend will also become the boating hub of Buffalo Bayou East with safe access for canoeing\, kayaking\, and pontoon boat tours.\nNavigation Boulevard will be realigned to allow for safe pedestrian and bicycle connections.\n\n\nLatinos in Architecture COLORES Sponsors\nInformation about becoming a sponsor can be found here.  \nPlatinum Sponsor\nHOK\nLESCO Architectural Lighting\nPage\nTATEMÓ \nGold Sponsors\nAllegion\ncre8 Architects\nGage Architecture\nKirksey Architecture \nSilver Sponsors\nC.A. Walking Construction\nDurotech\nGSMA\nMACO Construction\nMartinez Architects\nMATRIX Structural\nMWA Architects\nPerkins&Will\nPowers Brown Architecture\nRDLR Architects \nBronze Sponsors\nBass Construction\nDaltile\nDBR Engineering\nDOOR Engineering\nIMEG\nRaba Kistner\nTarkett
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/colores-5/
LOCATION:Turkey Bend
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Latinos in Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T012924
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SUMMARY:Rice Civic Forum\, In Motion: Downtown Streets\, Stories\, and People
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public.\n\n\n\nRice School of Architecture invites you to the 2025 Rice Civic Forum\, In Motion: Downtown Streets\, Stories\, and People\, convened by Professor in the Practice Amna Ansari and co-organized with AIA Houston. This year’s forum turns its focus to downtown Houston\, a district amid a remarkable transformation—from a traditional business core to a dynamic\, mixed-use urban center that reflects the city’s broader growth and diversification. \nOnce defined primarily by office towers and a 9-to-5 workforce\, downtown is now a 24/7 destination marked by residential growth\, cultural vibrancy\, public green spaces\, and a steadily diversifying economy—even amid the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past two decades\, strategic investments have reshaped the area: the expansion of METRORail\, the ecological restoration of Buffalo Bayou\, the development of Avenida Houston\, new residential and hospitality projects\, and increased investment in parks and public spaces. Together\, these changes have brought new energy\, attracting residents\, entrepreneurs\, artists\, and visitors to a redefined urban core. \nLooking ahead\, downtown Houston is positioned to lead the city into its next chapter. Key questions frame this year’s discussion: How can downtown serve as a model for a livable district and inclusive growth\, connecting with the historic wards at its edges? What role will housing\, transit\, schools\, healthcare\, public-private partnerships\, and cultural innovation play in shaping its future? As we plan for the decades to come\, downtown will remain both a testing ground and a beacon for Houston’s ambitions. \nIntroduced by Amna Ansari —  Rice School of Architecture and UltraBarrio \nCo-moderated by Michael Robinson — Principal at SWA \nSpeakers: \n\nMandi Chapa — Rice Lecturer\, Planner and Project Manager at Huitt-Zollars\nSarai Osorio — Principal Planner\nCassie Hoeprich — Director of Planning and Economic Development at Downtown Houston+\nYair Titelboim — Data Scientist – Global Digital Strategy at Hines\n\n  \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of the Betty R. and George F. Pierce Jr.\, FAIA\, Fund; the William B. Coleman Jr. Colloquium Fund for Architecture; and the Wm. W. Caudill Lecture Series Fund. \nAbout the Rice Civic Forum\nLaunched in 1973\, the Rice Civic Forum brings together architects\, designers\, scholars\, policymakers\, and community members to explore the civic dimensions of architecture and urban design. Each year\, the forum focuses on a specific neighborhood\, site\, or theme in Houston\, using the city’s unique conditions as a lens to engage broader conversations about equity\, resilience\, and the public realm. Through on-site dialogue and public programs\, the forum seeks to amplify local voices\, share diverse perspectives\, and imagine new possibilities for the city’s future.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/rice-civic-forum-in-motion-downtown-streets-stories-and-people/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rice School of Architecture":MAILTO:arch@rice.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260701T012924
CREATED:20250916T180125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T145521Z
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SUMMARY:Towers & Trees Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 skyscraper boom of the 70’s and 80’s\, and Discovery Green\, the newest catalyst for downtown development in Houston. \nMeet outside One Shell Plaza at 910 Smith Street on the corner of Walker and Smith Street across the street from City Hall and the reflecting pool in Hermann Square. Garage and street parking available in the area. \nAIA Credit: 2.0 LU \nAIA MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: \nPer AIA National CE Standards\, any learning program approved for AIA Learning Units may award CE credit for the approved program for up to (3) years from the date of approval so long as the CES Provider is in good standing. AIA Members may repeat the same course\, but no additional credit will be granted or recorded. \n  \nTHIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT. Please visit our events calendar for upcoming tours.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/towers-trees-walking-tour-5/
LOCATION:One Shell Plaza\, 910 Smith Street\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArCH Tours Committee,Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20260701T012924
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T051252Z
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SUMMARY:Home Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:The AIA Houston home tour is a 2-day\, self-guided tour featuring custom homes in the Houston area designed by licensed architects. \nWe seek to show the best new residential architecture by AIA members and we’re looking for a variety of architectural styles\, including new construction\, renovations\, and additions. \nDiscounted tickets are available until October 17th. Prices will increase the weekend of the tour. Tickets purchased online may be picked up at any one of the featured homes on the days of the tour. Additionally\, Full-Tour and Single Home Tickets may be purchased at any of the featured homes on the days of the tour. \nThis is a rain or shine event. All sales are final. \nClick here to see the homes! \nEvent Details & Cost:\n\n\n\nHOME TOUR DATES\nOctober 18-19\, 2025\n12:00PM – 6:00PM (Last entry 5:45PM)\n\n\nTICKET PRICES\n$35.00 Full-Tour Advance Ticket\n$40.00 on weekend of tour\n\n\n\n$30.00 – Full-Tour Advance Ticket for Bike Riders;\n\n\n\n$25.00 – Full-Tour Ticket for Children 12 and under\n\n\n\n$10.00 – Single-House Ticket\nSingle-House Tickets are not available for pre-sale
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/home-tour-2025/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Residential Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260701T012924
CREATED:20250821T000725Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Zoo Jack’s Café and Colonnade Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Houston Zoo\n  \nThis tour will highlight the final piece of the Zoo’s centennial master plan – the transformation of the front of the Houston Zoo through the recently opened Jack’s Café and Reflections event center and restoration of the Zoo’s historic reflection pool and colonnade.  Learn about the sustainable design and operations features of Jack’s Café and Reflections event center\, including a low-carbon mass timber structure\, 18\,000-gallon rainwater harvesting system\, composting of food waste\, and bird-friendly glass.  Hear about the design and construction challenges of restoring the Zoo’s iconic reflection pool and colonnade to its original midcentury aesthetic while improving utility infrastructure. \nTour Guides: \n\nColley Hodges\, AIA\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, SITES AP\, Houston Zoo Sustainability Director\nMark Hoffman\, P.E.\, LEED Green Associate\, Houston Zoo Senior Director of Planning\, Design\, and Engineering\nGretchen Foust\, P.E.\, Houston Zoo Project Manager\nDavid Bucek\, FAIA\, LEED AP\, Principal at Stern and Bucek Architects\nSunnie Diaz\, AIA\, LEED AP\, Senior Associate at Lake Flato Architects\n\nAIA Credit: 1.5 HSW
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/houston-zoo-jacks-cafe-and-colonnade-restoration/
LOCATION:Houston Zoo\, 6200 Hermann Park Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda Lowe":MAILTO:rhonda@aiahouston.org
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