Professors at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design have been recognized in the Architect’s Newspaper 2025 Best of Design Awards, celebrating a remarkable range of innovation from material ecology and cultural dialogue to climate-resilient infrastructure.

When Hines College student Marshall Bradley first learned he had been selected for the Project Row Houses’ Floyd Newsum Summer Studios Mentorship + Residency Program, he knew it was more than a creative opportunity—it was a chance to explore the deep history and humanity of Houston’s Third Ward. Now, after completing the residency and presenting his exhibition in August and September, Bradley reflects on a summer that not only transformed his perspective as a designer but also deepened his connection to the community he sought to honor.

The Hines College is once again making its mark on the city’s architectural landscape, with faculty, students, and alumni recognized among the winners of this year’s AIA Houston Design Awards. Presented annually by the American Institute of Architects’ Houston chapter, these awards are considered the region’s highest honor for design excellence.