11th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off

Save the date for our 11th Annual Build-Off!!

Architecture Center Houston is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
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December 7, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Hermann Square
901 Smith Street
Houston, TX 77002

Brought to you by the Gingerbread Build-Off

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 11th ANNUAL GINGERBREAD BUILD-OFF WINNERS!
Pictures coming soon!

Grand Prix de Show – Jackson & Ryan Architects
1st Runner Up – VLK Architects
2nd Runner Up –  LUCID/Common Bond Bakery
Best Gingerbread in Space – PDR
Best Houston-Centric – GLMV Architects
Best Holiday Themed – VLK Architects
Best Non-Holiday Themed – Page/
Most Creative Interpretation of Materials – Method Architecture
Tallest Standing Structure – Element Architects
High School Challenge Winner – Galveston Ball High School
Public Favorite – Corgan

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Architecture Center Houston will host the 11th Annual Gingerbread Build-Off at City Hall's Hermann Square Saturday, December 7, 2019. Competing teams will create their masterpieces using 100% edible materials. More than 4,000 spectators are expected to attend and cheer on the teams, play in the kids' construction zone, and see Santa! All of that entertainment is free and open to the public!

In honor of the Apollo moon landing, the Gingerbread Build-Off will have a special competition category - GINGERBREAD IN SPACE. Additional competition categories and team registration can be found under Competition Rules.

Team registration for the 2019 event is open to local architecture firms, design professionals, students, and enthusiasts seeking the coveted Grand Prix de Show for their edible structure.

Event Day Schedule:
9:00am–10:00am  Team Check-in
10:00am–3:00pm  Competition Building & Kids Construction Zone
10:00am–4:00pm  Food Trucks
12:00–2:00pm       SANTA!!!!!
4:00pm–4:30pm    Awards

Deadline

TEAM REGISTRATIONS AND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00PM ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019. 

Volunteering
Volunteer to help with the Gingerbread Build-Off! ArCH needs help with the Kids Construction Zone, as well as setup/teardown of the event. Email jennifer@aiahouston.org. Online volunteer sign-up will begin in October 2019. Educational and civic groups welcome!