AIA Dallas

URBAN MORPHOSIS: Reimagining Cities through Adaptation
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-29 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
2025 Regional & Urban Design Knowledge Community (RUDC) Symposium
$245 (full registration); $95 (students); $25 / tour (a la carte)
The RUDC Symposium is a packed, fast-paced two-day event. Day 1 is a series of speakers addressing our 2025 theme: URBAN MORPHOSIS: Reimagining Cities through Adaptation. Day 2 builds on the discussions from Day 1 with a series of morning tours for attendees to select based on their interests, followed by an afternoon of speakers focused on Dallas-specific urban design challenges and solutions.
Cities are reinventing themselves in real time. Post-pandemic work patterns, generative AI economies, accelerating climate disaster impact events, and a nationwide affordability crisis are disrupting and, at the same time, opening new pathways to a more resilient urban future. The 2025 RUDC Symposium asks: What design, policy, and financial innovations can turn today’s volatility and challenges in cities into a durable and sustainable urban form for the future?
​Up to 11 continuing education credits (AIA / ASLA / AICP) available across both days of programming. Continuing education credits are under review and approval is pending.

Architecture Matters: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth Workshop
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States
Presented by McLaughlin Insurance, Hosted by the Emerging Professionals Network.
This event is free for AIA Dallas and Allied Members. $30 for General Admission.
Led by Shahnaz Talukder, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, this dynamic program equips architects and design professionals with actionable insights drawn from John C. Maxwell’s The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. The session translates these high-impact principles into practical strategies that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Participants will focus on intentional and measurable personal and professional development—identifying one transformative idea, crafting a clear action plan, and committing to peer accountability. Through instructor-led guidance and brief, facilitated small-group discussions, this program is designed for professionals at all experience levels and fosters enhanced productivity, leadership growth, and a stronger team culture.
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Awards & Honors Breakfast
2025-11-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Each year, the AIA Dallas Community Honors Committee supports individuals and groups who are promoting, improving, and expanding our profession by submitting nominations for honor awards bestowed by AIA National (AIA), the Texas Society of Architects (TxA), and by our local chapter (AIA Dallas). Our chapter’s recipients are then honored at the Awards & Honors Breakfast, presented by Blackson Brick.
In addition, the AIA Dallas Allied Members are invited to be recognized for their annual support at this event.

TIME: Sojourns of Stone and Light Exhibition & Book Signing Event
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Holiday Cookie Exchange Party
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Credit Carnival + Allied Expo: Emerging Technologies
2025-12-09 08:00 - 18:30 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The AIA Dallas Credit Carnival & Allied Expo is a day of continuing education presentations, free for all AIA Dallas Members!
The AIA Dallas Credit Carnival & Allied Expo is a full day of continuing education presentations! Visit the Allied Expo over lunch, between presentations, or during the networking happy hour. The expo is a great opportunity to connect with our Allied Members, learn about the latest, and pick up some swag.
Lunch will be provided for all registered participants, as well as snacks and drinks during the Networking Happy Hour. Parking validated through Republic Center Valet. This event is in-person only.
Schedule:
7:45 AM – 8:15 AM: Participant Check In & Breakfast
8:15 AM: Specialty Metals in Data Center Construction by McNICHOLS
9:25 AM: Introduction to MicroGrids by Home IQ Solutions
10:35 AM: Improving Health and Safety Thru Smart Home Enabled Windows & Doors by Marvin Windows & Doors
11:35 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Allied Expo, Sponsored by Longboard
1:00 PM: The Future of Reality Capture & AI in Design Workflows by GPRS
2:15 PM: Human-Centric Lighting in Residential Applications by Bell & McCoy
3:30 PM: Emerging Tech, Enduring Liability by McLaughlin Insurance
4:30 PM: Happy Hour, Sponsored by Garver
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Who Wants to be an ADA Codes Expert? (In the style of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”) by the Codes & Standards Committee
Exact schedule may vary slightly. Up to 6.5 HSW (1.5 Barrier Free), 1.0 LU. If you are only attending the Barrier-Free game at 5:00 PM, you do not need to register.

Holiday Party + Chapter Awards
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join AIA Dallas as we celebrate and look back on 2025! Festivities will begin with the chapter awards and the annual presidential passing of the hat. Special recognition will be given to our annual chapter sponsors, committee leadership, and chapter volunteers.
Be prepared to enjoy a specially crafted holiday cocktail, a DJ, and a photo booth!
*AIA Dallas, AIA Northeast Texas & Allied Members are FREE to attend (membership will be verified).
Cocktail Attire
Complimentary valet will be provided

Bark + Build Houses on Display at NorthPark
2025-12-22 08:00 - 17:00 | AMC NorthPark 15, 8687 N Central Expy Ste 3000, Dallas, TX 75225
Come check out this year’s Bark + Build houses, on display at NorthPark Center in front of the AMC Theater from November 24 through December 21! Raffle and Voting will open on the 24th. These one-of-a-kind designs showcase the creativity of local architects and builders—all for a great cause supporting our four-legged friends. For more information, visit our website: Bark & Build

Raffle to Win or Donate to Your Favorite Home Today!
Support and follow us on Instagram! #dallasbarknbuild

ARE Success Teams Virtual Information Session
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Are you eligible to take the ARE? Would you benefit from support in a structured and focused environment? Be a part of the ARE Success Teams program!
Success Teams applications open Monday, November 3, 2025, and are due by Friday, January 9, 2026. A virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
This program will kick off on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Bark + Build Awards Ceremony
2026-01-15 08:00 - 10:30 | TEXO Association, 11101 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75229, United States
Let’s Celebrate!
Bark + Build 2025 Competition invites team members, their families or significant others, sponsors, jurors, and the leadership of the presenting organizations for networking, viewing submitted projects, and announcement of the award winners.
Breakfast and drinks will be served.
Support and follow us on Instagram! #dallasbarknbuild

Architecture on Tap: Crossing Borders
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States

AIA Dallas Committee Fair
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
CHANGE IN DATE: Due to the continuous cold temperatures, hazardous road conditions, and school closing for Tuesday, January 27, the Committee Fair has been rescheduled again for Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Have you always wanted to volunteer, be involved in a committee, or learn more about an AIA Dallas network but haven’t known where to start? Join us for our committee fair and meet current committee chairs and members. You will have an opportunity to learn how you can get involved in any of our 20+ committees and networks. We can help you find the perfect fit based on your interests, expertise, and goals. We have a place for you!
After a short introduction presentation looking back on 2025 and ahead to what’s in store for 2026, you will have the opportunity to visit with each committee you are interested in and talk to a committee representative about that particular committee’s mission and activities.
To learn more and get involved in an AIA Dallas committee or network, click the button below!

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Coffee & Conversation: Efforts to Save Dallas City Hall and the Recent Work of the Ten AIA Dallas Presidents
2026-02-10 08:30 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Presented by HOK-Dallas, Organized by AIA Dallas Public Policy Committee
Tuesday, February 10, 8:30 – 10:00 AM
AD EX, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150
FREE, Hybrid Event
Join AIA Dallas for an important conversation about the efforts to Save City Hall on Tuesday, February 10. In the fall, City Council began reviewing and debating whether to renovate the current City Hall or relocate city services to another location to make way for redevelopment of the site. A group of past presidents of AIA Dallas, known as the Ten Presidents, began releasing a series of white papers in defense of preserving the existing building and remaining in residence. Learn more about the potential economic and civic impact of this important decision. The panelists will represent the Ten Presidents: Duncan Fulton, FAIA; Tip Housewright, FAIA; Bob Meckfessel, FAIA; and Marcel Quimby, FAIA.
This hybrid event is free and open to the public. No registration is required to attend in person at the AD EX. To join the Zoom webinar, click the Register button to receive the link to join.

Committee on the Environment (COTE) Happy Hour
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Scout Design Studio, 155 Howell St, Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
Join the Committee on the Environment for a 2026 Kick Off Happy Hour hosted by Scout Design Studio, sponsored by Urban Spikes and Epic Western Cocktail Co!
The goal for this event is to create a fun and engaging start to 2026 and to reconnect with our fellow committee members. RSVP is strongly encouraged.

Create Your Own Succulent Sand Design Cube with Urban Spikes
Join Urban Spikes founder Courtney Goldberg and her design team for a hands-on botanical artistic experience. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to craft our signature succulent sand design cube—layering colorful sand into striking patterns and topping it with a beautiful cut succulent. And you’ll leave with your own custom creation.

Constructing Care
2026-02-18 17:30 - 19:00 | WRA Architects, 6000 Headquarters Dr, Plano, TX, 75204
Sponsored by WRA Architects and Root Engineering, Organized by Women in Architecture Network
Wednesday, February 18, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
WRA Architects, 6000 Headquarters Dr, Plano, TX 75024
FREE, In-Person Event
Join the AIA Dallas Women in Architecture Network for a hands-on evening of creativity and care as we design and assemble baskets for women at Genisis Women’s Shelter. This will be a great opportunity to connect with others while giving back by assembling care baskets for those in need.

ADF Scholarship, Fellowship, and Grant Application Deadline - EXTENDED
2026-02-20 | TX
The Architecture and Design Foundation awards more than $60,000 annually to make college and careers in architecture accessible and bring diversity and equity to our related professions.
Learn more about the eligibility requirements of our scholarships, fellowships, and professional development grants. Opportunities are available for high school, college, and university students interested in studying architecture, as well as emerging and underrepresented professionals.
Applications for the Architecture and Design Foundation scholarship and fellowship programs opened October 11, 2025. The application deadline has been EXTENDED to Friday, February 20, 2026.

Form Follows Fitness 5K
2026-02-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75201
The Form Follows Fitness 5K, sponsored by Blackson Brick and benefiting The Architecture and Design Exchange, stands out as Dallas’ premier 5K event, highlighting the city’s iconic architecture. Experience a route through Uptown, The Arts District, West End, and the stunning skyline with award-winning architecture.
Proceeds benefit the Architecture and Design Exchange, and is presented by Blackson Brick Company, Inc. Registration includes a stylish short-sleeve dry-fit shirt, the fourth finisher medal in the Greg Brown Memorial Discover Your City series, and a not to be missed after-party at Klyde Warren Park with live music, delectable food samples, and craft brew from DFW!
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Architecture Matters | Redefining Practice in Texas: How Design Excellence Improves Daily Life
2026-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Part of the Architecture Matters Lecture Series. Presented by McLaughlin Insurance.
In Texas, “Design Excellence” is no longer just about iconic form—it is about measurably improving daily life in a state facing rapid growth, climate extremes, infrastructure stress, and social inequity. This session explores how architectural practice is evolving to meet these challenges, and how design leadership directly impacts health, safety, and welfare on a human and community scale.
This program has been approved for 1.0 LU | HSW by AIA CES. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify how Texas-specific environmental and social conditions influence health and safety outcomes in the built environment.
Evaluate design strategies that improve community welfare, resilience, and daily usability.
Apply lessons from real-world Texas projects to elevate design excellence while protecting public welfare.
Implement firm leadership strategies that directly influence cross-disciplinary collaboration and human-centered outcomes.

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EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:00pm: Check-In & Networking (Drinks and lite bites provided.)
6:30pm: Program Begins
8:00pm: Program Concludes

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: Parking will be provided through Republic Center Valet. Please use the second entrance on N St Paul St and bring your blue ticket to the AD EX for validation.

Women in Architecture: Building Tour + Happy Hour
2026-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | 23Springs, 2323 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX, 75201
Organized by Women in Architecture Network, Hosted by GFF Design
23Springs, 2323 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75201
Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
FREE Event – SOLD OUT!
The Women in Architecture Network invites you for a tour of the 23 Springs office tower in Uptown, followed by a happy hour at the recently completed Little Ruby’s.
About 23Springs
A landmark office tower in Uptown Dallas, 23Springs reclaims valuable real estate for public life—elevating workplace design while anchoring a new pedestrian-friendly urban district.
23Springs is situated in the heart of Uptown, a rapidly evolving urban district. Granite Properties tasked GFF with creating a distinctive office environment characterized by its architecture, public spaces, and pedestrian connections to the surrounding area. The response was to design a tall, elegant tower to minimize the building footprint and dedicate the remaining site to publicly accessible open space, vibrant uses, and a walkable streetscape. Parking is placed below grade to prioritize pedestrian access and maximize the activation of outdoor spaces. (source: GFF Design)
About GFF Design
GFF has been a staple of the Dallas design community for over four decades. Our journey began in the historic West End neighborhood of Downtown, and over the years, we’ve carved a memorable path through the city’s skyline. (Source: GFF Design)
About Little Ruby’s
Since 2002, Little Ruby’s has brought Australian cafe culture to New York City, offering casual, locally sourced cuisine, specialty drinks, and a full coffee program. Open for brekkie, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week, Ruby’s iconic menu features our signature bronte burger, taste-driven pasta, bowls and salads, and brunch classics like ricotta hotcakes. (Source: Little Ruby’s)

Hip Hop By Design Opening Reception & Gallery Lecture
2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
On view at the AD EX March 3 – April 24: Hip Hop By Design explores how Hip Hop culture shapes architecture, design, and the built environment.
Hip Hop By Design: Celebrating a Decade of The Hip Hop Architecture Camp
Exhibit Reception, Monday, March 9 at 5:30 PM
Hip Hop By Design invites you to explore the impact of The Hip Hop Architecture Camp, a program that uses Hip Hop culture to introduce young people to architecture, design, and the built environment. Through student projects, professional works, and multimedia installations, the exhibition highlights how music, culture, and lived experience influence the design of cities and communities.
Learn about the influential work of Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA, widely known as The Hip Hop Architect, and the program’s alumni, whose projects demonstrate how Hip Hop can function as both cultural expression and a design methodology shaping spaces, objects, and experiences.
Join us for a special Gallery Talk on Monday, March 9, for a closer look at the ideas and people behind the program. Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA, will moderate a panel discussion featuring camp alumni and practitioners, who will share their experiences and the creative ways Hip Hop has informed their work in architecture and design.
Moderators: Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA & Asia Williams, Assoc. AIA, NOMA
Speakers: Zena Howard, FAIA, LEED AP & Tishon Woolcock
Discover how culture, creativity, and community intersect to shape architecture and the built environment.
Schedule
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Meet & Greet
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Introduction to Hip Hop By Design with Michael Ford
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Panel Discussion: Practitioners on Hip Hop’s Influence in Design
Free Admission
This program is free to attend. Valet-parking at the AD EX is included with registration.

Cross Pollination Game Night
2026-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Organized by AIA Dallas Networks

Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
AD EX, 325 N. Saint Paul Street, Suite 150
FREE, In Person Event
Drinks and snacks included.
Sip, socialize & strategize! You’re invited for an evening focused on connection, conversation, and community across the AIA Dallas networks.
Cross Pollination brings together our AIA Dallas Emerging Professionals, Latinos in Architecture, LGBTQIA+ Alliance, and Women in Architecture Networks for a fun and interactive evening of networking and games. This event is an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new members while building relationships across our community.

The Gala for Architecture
2026-03-26 18:00 - 23:00 | Union Station, 400 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Tuesday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Union Station
400 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202

The Architecture and Design Foundation, in collaboration with the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, proudly presents The Gala for Architecture, an elevated transformed black-tie experience set to inspire guests on Thursday evening, March 26th, 2026. Hosted at Union Station, a Dallas Beaux-Arts landmark, this event promises an unforgettable evening filled with spectacle, entertainment, and elegance.
The Gala for Architecture promises a night of captivating experiences, and unforgettable moments. Step into a world of inspiration and innovation as we celebrate the profound role that design plays in connecting communities, enhancing human engagement, and improving lives. The Gala for Architecture brings together the architects, community leaders, philanthropists, and stakeholders shaping a better future for our city.
This year, we proudly honor two extraordinary visionaries whose work continues to shape Dallas and elevate our community. Marcel Quimby, FAIA, recipient of the 2025 AIA Dallas Lifetime Achievement Award, is a nationally respected preservation architect whose leadership and dedication have safeguarded the city’s most significant cultural landmarks and inspired future generations of designers. John Field Scovell, recipient of the 2026 AD EX Community Cornerstone Award, has transformed Dallas through his visionary leadership in real estate, community development, and civic engagement—creating spaces that foster connection, vitality, and belonging.
The Gala for Architecture will directly benefit The Architecture and Design Foundation and its mission to foster access to architecture and design for all. Every dollar contributed will enable educational programs, scholarships, and resources that empower Dallasites of all ages to explore and engage with the world of design. Together, we can create a legacy that will shape our city for generations to come.
For further information on sponsorships and tickets, visit our AD EX website.
Visit DallasADEX.org

Architecture on Tap: The Future of Downtown Dallas
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Craft & Growler, 3601 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX, 75226, United States
Presented by Blackson Brick, Hosted by the Public Policy Committee and Urban Design Committee
The next Architecture on Tap is focused on the Future of Downtown Dallas. Hear industry insights, hot predictions, and a discussion about what’s next in the heart of the city from a distinguished panel of experts including land use professional and DART board member, Patrick Kennedy, Hon. AIA Dallas, Evan Sheets, VP of Public Spaces for Downtown Dallas, Inc. and Tom Reisenbichler, AIA, Regional Director of Perkins&Will.
Complimentary parking is available, but limited, in the blue parking spaces only in the first few rows behind Craft & Growler. Paid parking (white/yellow spaces) and street parking is also available.

The 30th Annual AIA Dallas Golf Tournament
2026-04-06 | Trophy Club Country Club, 500 Trophy Club Drive, Trophy Club, TX, 76262
The 30th Annual AIA Dallas Golf Tournament is designed for fun, camaraderie, and networking. The tournament is an excellent way to increase visibility and support AIA Dallas.
Organized by the Golf Tournament Committee, Presented by Blackson Brick Co
Monday, April 6, 2026
The Trophy Club, 500 Trophy Club Dr, Roanoke, TX
Golfers of all skill-levels are invited to enjoy a round of golf in a scramble format, engage in on-course challenges, and network with industry leaders and partners. Golfers will also have a chance to win raffle prizes. Proceeds directly benefit AIA Dallas’s initiatives, including educational programs, community outreach efforts, and advocacy.
Architects and Design Professionals are invited to register individually or in teams of four (limit 2 teams per firm). Industry Partners are invited to join through sponsorship. Many sponsorship levels include player registration for two or four golfers.
Please contact with any additional Golf Tournament questions. Sarah Ziegler sziegler@aiadallas.org.

Timeline:

8:00 AM | Check-in begins for sponsors. Brunch begins for sponsors.
9:00 AM | Check-in begins for players. Brunch begins for players. Driving range open.
11:00 AM | Shotgun starts.
3:30-04:00 PM I Happy hour as players return to the clubhouse.
04:30 PM | Dinner begins, followed by the awards ceremony and raffle drawing.

EP Site Tour: Trinity High School
2026-04-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Trinity High School, 500 N Industrial Blvd Euless, TX 76039
Organized by Emerging Professionals Network
Tuesday, April 7, 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Trinity High School, 500 N Industrial Blvd Euless, TX 76039
FREE, In Person Event
We invite you to join the Emerging Professionals Network for a site tour of Corgan’s project, Trinity High School in Euless, Texas on April 7th! See the inside progress of a 3,000-person arena and athletic areas as we walk with the Corgan team. Please bring your standard PPE: vest, hardhat, and closed-toe shoes. This will be worth the trip!

Firm Friday, hosted by PGAL
2026-04-10 15:00 - 17:00 | PGAL, 14135 Midway Rd Suite G-200, Addison, TX 75001
Firm Friday returns April 10!
Firm Friday’s is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes. Join us for an informal gathering and social happy hour on Friday, April 10. PGAL is opening their doors, giving you an inside look at their work and office culture.

PGAL is a national, full-service architecture, engineering, interiors, and planning firm with more than 80 years of design excellence. Founded in 1946, the firm brings a collaborative, client-centered approach to a diverse portfolio spanning aviation, civic and municipal, educational, commercial, and mixed-use projects. With multidisciplinary teams working across offices nationwide, PGAL is known for delivering thoughtful, high-performing environments shaped by strong relationships, hands-on leadership, and a commitment to design that serves communities.
In North Texas, PGAL has built a strong and growing presence through its Dallas-Fort Worth office, contributing to many of the region’s most impactful public projects. The firm is actively engaged in major aviation initiatives at DFW, including ongoing terminal expansions and operational facility efforts that help advance one of the busiest airports in the world. PGAL’s regional portfolio also reflects deep expertise across multiple project portfolios, ranging from public safety facilities, libraries, and courthouses to K-12 schools and higher education environments that support evolving learning needs and strengthen communities.
Guided by a culture of collaboration and curiosity, PGAL integrates design and technology to create resilient, forward-thinking spaces. Across Texas and beyond, the firm continues to build on its legacy of trusted partnerships and design excellence, shaping environments that respond to both current needs and future growth.

Architecture Week
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-18 | TX
AIA Dallas and the Architecture and Design Foundation are excited to share the news that April 12 – 18, 2026, has been declared Architecture Week in Dallas, Texas!
Architecture Week is a national initiative to celebrate the profession of architecture and invite everyone — especially K-12 students — to explore architecture and design. We all play key roles in educating and inspiring the next generation of architects.

LiA Happy Hour & Lotería Game Night!
2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | HKS, Inc., 350 N Saint Paul St #100, Dallas, TX 75201, Dallas

Architecture Matters: Mitchell Garman Architects
2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Part of the Architecture Matters Lecture Series. Presented by McLaughlin Insurance.
Kelly Mitchell, AIA and Sean Garman, AIA are Mitchell Garman Architects. Named 2020 AIA Dallas Firm of the Year, their Dallas-based studio is known for its integrated approach to architecture and interior design. Together they are shaping spaces where every detail works together to create a cohesive experience.
Founded in 2006, the firm has developed a diverse portfolio spanning hospitality, small commercial, as well as custom residential projects. Their projects balance technical rigor with a refined design sensibility, resulting in spaces that are not simply functional but warm, inviting and hopefully memorable. From celebrated neighborhood restaurants like Boulevardier and nonna, to nationally recognized sustainable buildings such as the Labron Residence, one of the state’s earliest LEED-Platinum homes.
During this lecture, Kelly and Sean will share insights from their decades of experience in design practice. The conversation will explore the firm’s commitment to craft, collaboration, and exceeding expectations. Join us to get a deeper understanding of how thoughtful design, careful detailing, and interdisciplinary thinking shape projects from concept through construction.
1.0 LU

15-Minute City: UTA Students’ Masterplan for Dallas City Hall and Downtown
2026-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Presented by Architecture and Design Foundation and Dallas Architecture Forum, in partnership with UTA CAPPA
UTA CAPPA architecture students present a visionary masterplan for Downtown Dallas that balances preservation and growth, keeping I.M. Pei’s City Hall as a central anchor. The proposal introduces three connected districts – Entertainment, Civic & Cultural, and Residential & Education – designed to create a vibrant, walkable urban core. Join us for a presentation with students and faculty to explore their ideas for the future of Dallas.
