On July 24, the Texas Society of Architects announced its 2024 Studio Award winners. These awards recognize exceptional design in…

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African American MemorialHINES Architecture+Design “The memorial itself is the part of the project that’s the most compelling to me, in…

The Elephant ArchiveJunjie Fu, Assoc. AIA, and Zixiao Huang “The proposition of the project to use the section as a…

GreenHouseStudents: Paige Frost and Olga SobkivProfessor: Jesus VassalloRice University “Part of its intelligence is that it is replicable, that you…

Littoral MultiplicityGrace Andrews and Yuan-An Ju, Assoc. AIARice University “The way it plays between the interface of land [and] water—the…

Regolith HousePlume Design Lab: Kory Bieg, AIA, and Clay Odom “It’s one of the most convincing arguments I’ve seen for…

Sparks Oasis Community CenterStiphany Sowell Architecture + Urbanism “There’s an economy of means deployed in this project which thoughtfully recognizes…

Uvalde Youth CenterEric Grossman / Grossman Design Build “The roof as an infrastructure—as the space of gathering—and the actual tectonics…

Roberto de Leon, FAIAde Leon & Primmer Architecture WorkshopLouisville, Kentucky Roberto de Leon, FAIA, is partner and cofounder of DPAW,…

On the 2024 jury selection and submissions

“The transformation of this project afforded the jury an opportunity to celebrate the notion of renovation and restoration in a…

“I love the fact that the architect resisted the temptation to just be verbose in the use of color and…

“Block 185 is an extremely thoughtful solution for the site and the context in which it sits. it responds urbanistically…

“I was drawn to the fact that there was a kind of ad hoc and improvisational nature to it. The…

“This project deploys several strategies … inviting a sense of discovery and light through color, through scale, through experiential moments,…

“Ghost Hangar is probably one of the most clever and astute executions of the notion of the Texas shed and…

“The project creates a series of joyful spaces for learning, both indoor and outdoor.”— Roberto de Leon, FAIA “There are…

“I was most impressed by the creativity of the renovation in terms of the found spaces—the idea that they not…

“It evokes the idea of the primitive hut, and by separating all of the activities of a residence into different…

“We love the use of color, the reconnection to outdoor spaces, the sense of scale, and in particular, the narrative…

“I was quite taken by this project because, besides the simplicity on the approach, it creates quite a complex design…

“For such a large footprint, the site plan and the ability to integrate the natural features as part of the…

“The idea of creating a circular walk … the quality of materials, and the details involved all takes you into…

“This project has a great discipline about its organization, both internally and externally. The manner in which it addresses the…

“This project … not only conveys the fact that it is a Japanese restaurant and takes you into that atmosphere,…

Twelve gingko leaf-like structures now tower over the courtyard just outside the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of…

In early June, I made my way to Washington, DC, for the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design. Though I’ve…

Driving is something I really dislike, and anyone who knows me can attest to that. I grew up in a…

Texas’s Big Bend region is a landscape of expansive exposure. Its treasures, however, are often difficult to spot, serenely camouflaged…

Four years after workers shifted out of downtown, investment trends have followed and seek a stronger thesis. A slew of…

On May 2, IKEA US unveiled a prototype of a permanent supportive housing unit (Small Home) at IKEA Live Oak.…

An intimate exploration of the diverse community within Houston's Hillcroft neighborhood.

Opus in Brick and Stone: The Architectural and Planning Heritage of Texas Tech UniversityBrian H. Griggs, AIATexas Tech University Press,…

The Home Office Reimagined: Spaces to Think, Reflect, Work, Dream, and Wonder
Oscar Riera Ojeda and James Moore McCown
Rizzoli, 2024

These furnishings for office, hospitality, education, and other commercial interiors offer high style and even higher performance. Hulasol ArcHulasol Handcrafted…

House relocation offers numerous benefits to our communities and environment. Adapted from House Relocation: A Practical Guide for Austin, Texas…

An El Paso home artfully harmonizes with the Chihuahuan Desert.

Four AEC professionals navigate the rewards and challenges of international work.

Exploring solutions to the construction industry’s labor shortage. 

A Conversation with Rome Prize Fellow and El Paso–native César A. Lopez

Atlassian reconsiders the post-pandemic office. Project Atlassian AustinLocation AustinClient AtlassianArchitect MithunDesign Team Lisa Scribante, AIA, Elizabeth Gordon, Emily Vester, Greg…

Japanese design principles inspire an architect’s Glen Rose studio. Project 110 Walnut StreetLocation Glen Rose, TexasArchitect Jeff Garnett ArchitectDesign Team…

MT7 brings high design to the Tall City. Project MT7Location MidlandClient Kennedy MineralsArchitect RemoteDesign Team Stephen “Chick” Rabourn, AIAContractor Ronnie…

One of Texas’s first charitable organizations settles into a new satellite office. Project SunsetLocation San AntonioClient H. E. Butt FoundationArchitect…

The first architect I ever spoke to told me, “The training is brutal, the pay is minimal, but the job…

In this issue, we examine the idea of craft—of making—within the context of new technologies and how they collide with…

Meandering through the alleys and streets of Charleston, South Carolina, one may overlook a detail often missed by both residents…

While Donald Judd’s artistic output was a matter of public concern during his lifetime, revealing the extent to which he…

Last October, six winners were recognized for their innovative designs for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also known as casitas or…