Discover the Arts District Walking Tour
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

Build Your City!
2025-04-05 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-03 12:00 - 14:00

Dallas Architecture Forum Lecture: Wonne Ickx of PRODUCTORA
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Angelika Film Center, 5321 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 230, Dallas, TX, 75206
The Dallas Architecture Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing public education about architecture, design, public space and the urban environment, continues its 2024-2025 Lecture Series on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 7:00 pm. The Forum is pleased to present internationally known architect Wonne Ickx of PRODUCTORA. This Lecture will be held at the Angelika Film Center at Mockingbird Station. Forum members may attend for free. Tickets for non-members will be available at the door – $5 for Students (with student id), $25 General Admission. Check-in and pre-Lecture Reception will begin at 6:15 pm in the lobby of the Angelika.
Wonne Ickx is a Founding Partner of PRODUCTORA. The studio’s work includes projects in Mexico and abroad, ranging from residential projects to public buildings. Its work has been presented in the Architectural Biennials of Beijing, Venice, and Chicago; in the National Art Museum of China; and in the Victoria and Albert Museum. PRODUCTORA has been awarded the Young Architects Forum and the Emerging Voices accolades by the Architectural League of New York. They received the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize for emerging architects for the ‘Pavilion on the Zocalo.’ The Teopanzolco Cultural Center received the American Architecture Prize in Cultural Architecture, Oscar Niemeyer Award, the First International Prize at the Biennial of Architecture of Quito, and the Fundacio Mies Van de Rohe’s Simon Architecture Prize. The studio’s partners have been actively involved in teaching in universities both in Mexico and internationally.
Wonne Ickx is based in New York and leads the firm’s international projects. These include a net-zero building for the Houston Endowment offices, co-housing in Denver, adaptive reuse in Santiago, Chile, and residential projects in Los Angeles, St. Louis, and New York. Ickx studied Civil Engineering and Architecture at the University of Ghent and also obtained an MA in Urbanism and Development from the University of Guadalajara. He has taught both in Mexico and abroad at institutions such as the Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam, Centro de Diseño and Universidad Iberoamericano in Mexico City, UCLA, the Harvard GSD, and Columbia’s GSAPP. Ickx is an International Associate AIA and serves on the board of directors of the Architectural League.

Designing My Future: AD EX K-12 Camp for Ages 10 - 13
2025-04-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join the Architecture and Design Exchange and AIA Dallas Education Outreach Committee for this spring day camp developed by practicing architects, in partnership with K-12 and nonprofit educators. Students not only learn about career paths in architecture, design, and engineering, but also explore how to use design to become better stewards of their neighborhoods and champions for a more functional, beautiful, and equitable city. Join us for hands-on activities, architectural firm tours, inspirational guest speakers, prize giveaways, and much more!
Cost:
$60 per student – Materials, breakfast, lunch, and snacks included
Have a financial need? Scholarships available upon request. Please email info@dallasadex.org for more information.

Designing My Future: AD EX Spring Camp for Ages 14 - 18
2025-04-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Main Street Architecture Walking Tour
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-28 10:00 - 11:30

Architecture Week 2025
2025-04-13 - 2025-04-19
Architecture Week celebrates the profession of architecture and invites everyone—especially K-12 students—to explore architecture and design. See how you can join the fun and find activities near you!
It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect! Architecture Week 2025 is a nationwide celebration recognizing the power of good design, with a goal of inspiring hopeful architecture and design professionals and K-12 students.
Get involved in Architecture Week 2025 by sharing our posts, contributing to a wish list, inviting students to your firm, sending a letter to your local schools or libraries, or actively engaging with students throughout the week.

Fair Park Tram Tour
2025-04-16 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-14 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Fair Park, 3600 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75210
Fair Park, a celebration of art, architecture, and industry, is a cultural and historic gem in the heart of Dallas. Join us for a motorized tour of the park while we fill you in on its amazing past and talk about its exciting future.
Architecturally, Fair Park is one of the world’s largest collections of Art Deco buildings with a unique design approach that Chief Architect George Dahl described as “Texanic.” Integral to the buildings and the grounds are numerous works by renowned artists that celebrate the history and achievements of Texas during the first 100 years of independence. First established for the Dallas State Fair in 1886, Fair Park was transformed in 1936 for the Texas Centennial Exposition. It is one of Dallas’ greatest cultural assets, hosting events year-round and exhibitions and serving as home to numerous cultural institutions. In 1986, it was recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
In partnership with Fair Park First, the Dallas Architecture and Design Exchange presents hour-long lunchtime tram tours on the third Wednesday of the month at several times throughout the year. Tickets are $10 for general admission, and $5 for students and seniors.
The tour begins at noon at the Parry Street entrance gate adjacent to the DART stop. Seats are limited – reserve your seat in advance.
NOTE: The duration of the tour ranges from 1.5 to 2 hours. There is some walking (1/4 of a mile or less) to allow participants to get up close to some of the artwork. Please note any mobility challenges at the time of registration so that the tour route can be adjusted to accommodate all guests.

Book Signing & Talk with Burtram C. "Bud" Hopkins, II at AD EX
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Chicago is widely recognized for its architectural significance, but before the era of Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, there was John Mills Van Osdel—the city’s first professional architect. In this meticulously researched book, Hopkins, a retired architect and Van Osdel’s descendant, traces his ancestor’s extraordinary contributions to Chicago’s built environment, from drafting one of the first architect’s agreement to laying the groundwork for the city’s iconic skyscrapers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the author, explore the fascinating legacy of Van Osdel, and get your copy signed!
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Meet & Greet
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM | Author Talk by Burtram C. “Bud” Hopkins + Q&A Session
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Book Signing
Admission:
This program is free to attend. Self-parking at the AD EX is included with registration.
Support the AD EX Scholarship Program:
A portion of the proceeds from book sales, both at the event and through the AD EX bookstore, will be donated to support AD EX’s scholarship program. Hopkins is passionate about fostering the next generation of design professionals and looks forward to contributing to this important initiative.

Sketch to Success: Watercolor Session 1
2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join the AD EX for one or all sessions in this four-part instructional series and learn to sketch and watercolor, architect-style!
Join us for session 1 of our watercolor workshop series! The workshops build on each other, but you do not need to have attended the previous session(s) to participate.
About the 4-Part Instructional Sketching and Watercolor Series
Discover the art of architectural illustration with Michael Lungren at the AD EX! This hands-on series is tailored for individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds. You’ll learn freehand drawing and watercolor techniques in a supportive and encouraging environment. The series starts with two sessions focusing on pen and ink napkin sketches, followed by two workshops exploring watercolor on pen and ink.
Supplies are provided and no prior training is necessary.
About the Instructor
Michael Lungren is partner at Nunzio Marc DeSantis Architects. He has the gift to visualize his clients’ architectural intent and transform it into a mood-provoking artistic representation.
Upcoming session
May 27 (Watercolor)
5:30 – 7:00 PM at the AD EX
Join us for one session or all four! While the workshops build upon each other, previous attendance is not required. Unleash your creativity and refine your sketching skills with us!
Pricing
$20 per session // $35 for 2 sessions
Admission includes workshop materials and self-parking at the AD EX.

Dallas Architecture Forum Lecture: Paul Masi
2025-05-08 19:00 - 21:00

Scholarship & Donor Breakfast
2025-05-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Preserving Tomorrow Gallery Lecture & Reception
2025-05-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Preserving Tomorrow: Rediscovering Dallas’ Mediterranean Gardens Neighborhood
Presented by The Architecture and Design Foundation
Exhibit Reception, Tuesday, May 13 at 5:30 PM
On Display at the AD EX May 6 – July 6

Preserving Tomorrow invites you to explore the story of Mediterranean Gardens, a pioneering mid-century neighborhood in East Dallas. Through original models, plans, photos, and archival materials, the exhibition highlights the vision and innovation that shaped this unique community.
Learn about the influential work of J.P. Travis II and the bioclimatic research of Olgyay + Olgyay, whose ideas helped define the post-war architectural landscape.
Join us for a special Gallery Lecture & Reception on Monday, May 13, for a deeper look into the people, history, and design of Mediterranean Gardens. Victor Olgyay, FAIA of the Rocky Mountain Institute will discuss the Olgyay brothers’ contributions to the neighborhood and their pioneering work in sustainable design. Michael Thomas, president of the Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association, will share his passion for the area and the meaningful stories behind this hidden gem of Dallas.
Discover how thoughtful architecture can shape vibrant, lasting communities.
Schedule
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Meet & Greet
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM | Introduction to Mediterranean Gardens with Michael Thomas
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | The Olgyay Brothers’ Contributions to Mediterranean Gardens with Victor Olgyay, FAIA
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Exhibition Walk-through
Admission
This program is free to attend. Self-parking at the AD EX is included with registration.

Sketch to Success: Watercolor Session 2
2025-05-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Architecture and Design Exchange, 325 N. St. Paul Street, Suite 150, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Dallas Architecture Forum Lecture: Raymond Jungles
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00

AIA Conference on Architecture + Design 2025
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-07 | Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02210

Appetite for Architecture
2025-06-26 17:00 - 19:00
The culinary and architectural worlds converge at Cenzo’s Pizza and Deli in this thoughtfully restored neighborhood gem, where historic preservation and design come together to create a vibrant dining experience.
Appetite for Architecture 2025 continues. Cenzo’s Pizza and Deli is a 1933 former gas station transformed by DSGN Associates into a lively pizzeria and community hub in Oak Cliff’s Winnetka Heights. Celebrate this award-winning example of adaptive reuse with a special evening featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration, followed by happy hour with hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
Capacity is extremely limited, so secure your spot today!
Tickets:
$35 General Admission
Proceeds benefit the Architecture and Design Foundation that works to foster access to architecture and design for all.
