About Architecture Center:
Architecture Center Houston (ArCH) houses offices of the American Institute of Architecture, Houston Chapter, the Houston Architecture Foundation, a gallery for rotating architecture-related exhibitions, meeting rooms, and a terrace overlooking Buffalo Bayou. ArCH aims to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the ways in which architecture and urban design influence and enhance the quality of life in our community. For general inquiries, please call 713.520.0155, or visit www.aiahouston.org online.

About Buffalo Bayou Partnership:
The Buffalo Bayou Partnership is a non-profit organization that oversees Buffalo Bayou improvements. The Partnership coordinates the integration of major amenities into the Bayou greenbelt and seeks ways to increase community involvement through pedestrian, boating and biking amenities, permanent and temporary art installations, and other natural and built attractions. For general inquiries, please call 713.752.0314, or visit the Partnership online at www.buffalobayou.org.


Architecture Center Houston (ArCH) with the cooperation of Buffalo Bayou Partnership invite you to a stroll along Buffalo Bayou Parkway for an overview of downtown Houston’s history and architecture from it’s beginnings in 1836 to the efforts to revitalize the central city today. ArCH docents will lead you on this 2 hour architectural tour.


WHEN: Every First Saturday of the month – 10am-noon *(weather permitting) These tours will take place every First Saturday of the month. Reservations are not required but appreciated.

WHERE: Architecture Center Houston 315 Capitol Street, Suite 120

FEE: $15, $10 for AIA Houston, ArchiTypes, and Bayou Buddies members. Cash/check only at the door. Credit card purchases must be in advance. Call 713.520.0155 for tickets.

PARKING: Theater District and Hobby Center parking garages recommended due to 2 hour limited street parking.

Selected landmark structures along the tour route:
A Allen’s Landing Park and Main Street Viaduct B San Jacinto Jail C University of Houston Downtown: One Main Building D Historic warehouses on Commerce Avenue E Remnants of Houston Ice & Brewing Co. complex F Buffalo Bayou bridge complex G U.S. Post Office H Preston Avenue Bridge and Sesquicentennial Park Commons I Wortham Theater Center J Sesquicentennial Park promenade and entrance K Bayou Place L Downtown Aquarium M Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade N Hobby Center O City Hall P Bob Casey Federal Building