Benefitting the Architecture Center Houston

Proceeds from the gala benefit the programs of the Architecture Center Houston (ArCH).

ABOUT ArCH
:
ArCH: Architecture Center Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that cultivates public appreciation for architecture and its effect on the human experience through design-focused programming.

ArCH offers architectural tours, K-12 educational programs, community events, lectures, and exhibitions. The programs address a wide range of audiences and celebrate Houston’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. Each year, ArCH programs benefit over 4,500 individuals and continue to grow in size, diversity and reach.

Over the years, the Architecture Center Houston Foundation has given over $400,000 for community assistance, publications, educational projects, exhibitions, and public service.

Grantees have included:
Blueprint Houston, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Central Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Greater Houston Preservation Alliance, Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Public Library, Michael G. Meyers High School Design Competition, Project Row Houses, Rice University School of Architecture, Stella Link Redevelopment Association, and UH Gerald D Hines College of Architecture.

Expected Outreach: 800-1000 attendees. The event is publicized widely across the architecture, construction, and engineering community.

Sponsorships for this event are tax deductible as charitable contributions.

Schedule & rsvp

Houston's Design Gala

Saturday, May 16, 2026

PRINT DEADLINE – April 29, 2026

7pm – midnight
 
Proceeds from the Gala benefit programs of Architecture Center Houston.
 
Program includes:
 
  • Award Presentation and Recognition of the winners of the Ben Brewer Young Architects Award, the AIA Houston Firm Award, and the Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm Program.
  • Seated Dinner
  • Silent Auction
  • Networking and Live Music

RESERVE YOUR TABLE TODAY

Please fill out the response form and email it back to Aleks Savitski at aleks@aiahouston.org

Donations to the Houston’s Design Gala are tax deductible. 

Gallery

Photo Credit: Dee Zunker Photography

Silent Auction

 

If you wish to donate to the Silent Auction, please contact Alex Moreno.

underwriters

PROGRAM

BARS

STEP & REPEAT

AUCTION

CENTERPIECES

BAND

spotlight sponsors

donors

$12,000

Dally + Associates

$7,500

Kirksey Architecture

Powers brown architecture

$5,000

Anslow-Bryant Construction
DLR Group
Dunaway
E.E. Reed Construction
English + Associates Architects
Enterprise Electrical
Forney Construction
Gensler
HDR
Hoar Construction
HOK
Humphries Construction
Kendall/Heaton Associates
Matrix Structural Engineers
Michael Baker International
O'Donnell/Snider Construction
Page now Stantec
Perkins&Will
PGAL
Pinnacle Structural Engineers
SSR
Stantec
The Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
Wylie Engineering

$2,500

Austin Commercial
Brookstone Construction
Collaborate Architects
Curry Boudreaux Architects
D|G Studios
Ensight Haynes Whaley
Flintco
Huitt-Zollars
OJB Landscape Architects
Smith & Company Architects
Stern and Bucek Architects

$1,500 - $600

Guy Hagstette, FAIA
Martinez Architects
WRA Architects