SPECIAL EVENTS

Architecture Center Houston in partnership with  C2 Creative, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, and Houston Downtown Management District presents the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Build-Off, Saturday, December 11, 10am – 3pm, at Market Square Park, 300 Milam. Awards announced at 4pm. The Gingerbread Build-Off Exhibition will be on view December 13-17, 2010, at Architecture Center Houston, 315 Capitol, Suite 120.

Ever wanted to make the most out of your gingerbread? Do you dream of pushing the structural limit of frosting and peppermint? Maybe you just enjoy playing with food? This December 11th, the Architecture Center (ArCH) and C2 Creative host the Second Annual Gingerbread Build-off. Bring your kids, bring your ideas, and your sweet-tooth – we’re havin’ a build-off!

25 teams of up to five people each will compete in this year’s build-off. In addition to the coveted Grand Prix de Show, prizes will be given in categories including Best Architectural Icon, Tallest Standing Structure, Best Traditionally Themed, Best Non-Traditionally Themed, and Most Creative Use of Materials. Gingerbread buildings will be judged by an independent panel of food, design, art, and architecture professionals.

Following the Build-Off, winners and select competitors will be featured in a one week exhibition, free and open to the public, at Architecture Center Houston.

Team registration is $50 and is available online http://guest.cvent.com/d/hdq5kr  or by contacting Architecture Center Houston at arch@aiahouston.org. The public is invited to attend this free event and cheer on the teams, and build their own mini gingerbread structure at the spectators table.

Sponsorships available at http://www.aiahouston.org/docs/GingerbreadSponsorForm.pdf.  Contact arch@aiahouston.org  for any event or Sponsorship inquiries.

In the event of rain, the Gingerbread Build-Off will move to Architecture Center Houston.