Architecture Center Houston hosted the 9th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at City Hall's Hermann Square Saturday December 9, 2017. More than 4,000 spectators attended the event and cheered on the teams while playing in the kids' construction zone and hanging out with Santa.
Competition:
This year 35 teams of local architects, engineers, design professionals, students, and enthusiasts competed to impress the judges and take home the coveted Grand Prix de Show for their edible structure. Additional awards were given for Best Architectural Icon, Tallest Standing Structure, Best Holiday Themed, Best Non-Holiday Themed, Best Houston-centric, Most Creative Interpretation of Materials, and Public Favorite. Teams had 5 hours to build and decorate their structures from 100% edible materials. Competition Rules are available online here.
Celebrity Judges:
Council Member Karla Cisneros
Ruben Dominguez, FOX 26 News
GONZO247
Bobby Jucker, 3Brothers Bakery
Amy Moen, President, Architecture Center Houston Foundation
Winning Teams:
Below are pictures of the winning teams and their creations.
Additional Images are available for download here.
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Grande Prix de Show
Jackson & Ryan Architects
A Nightmare Before Christmas
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First Runner Up
Public Favorite
Most Creative Interpretation of Materials
Ginger & the Snaps - Thomas Printworks
Gingerassic Park
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2nd Runner-Up
Huitt-Zollars
Marriott Marquis
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High School Challenge
Galena Park High School Culinary Arts Club
Galena Park Christmas Village
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Best Architectural Icon
Tallest Standing Structure
Workplace Solutions
Bank of America Building
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Best Houston-centric
Goree Architects
Minute Maid Park
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Best Holiday Themed
Energy Architecture
Whoville
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Best Non-Holiday Themed
Method Architecture
Up House
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Many thanks and holiday cheer to our event sponsors!
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