Texas design studios explore smalltown America.

Some thoughts on the use and production of images

The St. Sarkis church in Carrollton unites the Armenian community of past and present.

Balancing iconic design with more equitable outcomes

Henry Trost’s hotels of the Trans-Pecos offer lessons in building resilience through community.

Office and retail design are reconsidered on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A historic post office in Houston gets a 21st-century makeover.

The Texas Society of Architects Design Awards program recognizes outstanding architectural and urban design projects by architects practicing in Texas…

“Through its clear and clever design that is highlighted by the artful use of color, the architects have made the…

“Through inventive site planning strategy, this is an exemplary project that fosters a collaborative, healthy workplace while transforming a ‘leftover’…

“Small in scale, each home contributes to a mid-block stepped public space — a true urban fabric project that achieves…

“A great street building that shapes a portal to the courtyard garden world behind. In terms of the adaptive reuse…

“Thoughtful planning and design at multiple scales add to the extreme gestures and proportions of the architecture to create a…

“This finely executed expansion is an exemplary expression of the vernacular-inspired spirit of West Texas.”— Paul Danna, FAIA Location El…

“Visionary in its emphasis on the microclimate and creation of public space and public presence inside and outside the facility.…

“An exciting and innovative approach to preservation. The careful restoration preserves the structure, contributing to the scale of the neighborhood.…

“Dignity and sense of place marked this project as distinctive. This project’s reading of vernacular ‘truck stop’ typology coupled with…

“This rigorous and artful composition of an architectural ‘kit of parts’ achieves a sense of substance, individuality, and community in…

“Carefully designed buildings and a sensitive site plan set up a structural timber building supporting a low embodied energy approach…

“The combination of traditional and advanced technologies creates a contrast that is clear yet balanced in this innovative home that…

“The personalization of this tiny home was reflected in the careful choices around the board-and-batten cladding, color in the kitchen,…

“The jury finds this project — one done within a tight budget and with robust durability requirements — to express…

“This project is a bold and exemplary model of adaptive reuse, reimagining an abandoned office building into an engaging civic…

“The exquisitely detailed and executed rammed earth walls artfully express the natural and the man-made in this ephemeral architectural composition.”—…

“The respect for natural materials, craft, and traditional materials comes across in the design of this beautifully scaled addition to…

“Designing schools is difficult: Engaging students, bringing in light, and developing spaces to learn and play are challenging. With the…

“The jury commends this design for respecting the scale and rhythm of the historic neighborhood, its restrained use of materials…

“This project was both debated and enjoyed by the jury. Choosing not to change or impact the existing building nor…

“This combination of new and old successfully demonstrates a new approach to addition/restoration projects. The new brick addition delivers something…

“This project stood out in its consideration of scale as well as in its temporary nature. In community spaces, the…

“Through a combination of restrained alteration and thoughtful editing, this project models an exemplary transformation of an existing building into…

“The Tree House is ephemeral yet has such clear geometries. Architecture for play and exploration is an important and unexplored…

“A much-needed amenity that isn’t often afforded the principles of good design. This grounded yet light-filled, warm-toned, poured-in-place concrete shelter…

Understanding the complexities of the ground we walk upon can help point us to a new way of relating with…

Soil health is the foundation of a thriving ecosystem and integral to a successful project through its entire life cycle.…

Traditional building methods can re-establish connections to meaning, cultural identity, and nature that have been lost in contemporary practice. 

How the 9th Street BMX Trails in Austin Became a Model for DIY Urbanism and Flexible Urban Planning

Accustomed to designing homes in North Texas, a Dallas architect adapts to a different building climate in the Bahamas.

The cast-iron veranda of Ashton Villa has witnessed changes to the political, economic, and environmental climate of Galveston.

The story of Lance Hosey, FAIA, can be told by the many people he touched during his 56 years on…

In addition to connecting city dwellers to nature, the urban forest improves public health while combating climate change.

The history of tourist lodging in Texas reflects larger trends occurring throughout the nation.

Hotels can be designed to better weather pandemics and other economic downturns while serving locals and visitors alike.

The creators of Six Flags Over Texas hoped to create a uniquely Texan combination of history and thrills.

Boca Chica Beach was once a quiet place where childhood memories were made. Now it is where towering spacecraft are…

Cities have historically provided their residents with public parks as places to gather and find natural respite from dense urban…

As Austin continues to grow, it is inevitable that its unique character will change. But as efforts to save a…

How society views those experiencing mental health issues — and the facilities architects have designed for those individuals — has…

As we close out on a year that offered as much fear and despair as hope and optimism, members of…

For those on the autism spectrum, the design of the physical environment plays an important role in their mental well-being.