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3rd Annual Gingerbread Build-Off (and Exhibition)

Presented by American Institute of Architects (AIA Houston)/Architecture Center Houston at Downtown Houston - Main Street/Market Square Historic District

December 10, 2011

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Architecture Center Houston in partnership with C2 Creative, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, and Houston Downtown Management District presents the 3rd Annual Gingerbread Build-Off, Saturday, December 10, 10am – 4pm, at Market Square Park, 300 Milam. Awards announced at 4pm.

Tired of the heat? That's cool, so are we. Know what's even cooler? Designing your own Winter Wonderland. It's almost time to...

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Tired of the heat? That's cool, so are we. Know what's even cooler? Designing your own Winter Wonderland. It's almost time to ice the eaves, so bust out your spatulas and floorplans, round up the worker elves, and let the merry making begin! Join ArCH and our partners, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, C2 Creative, and Houston Downtown District in Market Square Park for the 3rd Annual Gingerbread Build-off.

Teams can be comprised of architects, designers, artists, bakers, enthusiasts, doctors, lawyers, and you! The only requirement to compete is the desire to have fun with gingerbread in the park.

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

Winners and select competitors will be featured in a one-week exhibition, December 12-16, at Architecture Center Houston, 315 Capitol Street, Suite 120.

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Downtown Houston - Main Street/Market Square Historic District

Travis St. at Congress Ave.
Houston, TX 77002

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Tickets:

Free and open to the public.

Team registration is $125 per team. The entrance fee includes an apron for 5 team members, a 48" round presentation and work table, a 8' x 18" work table, 2 chairs, a 10' x 10' work area (tents available for an additional $75), a regulation sized foil-covered base, and basic gingerbread structural materials including: Four 8”x11” gingerbread sheets, frosting, red-hots, peppermint candies and canes, gumdrops, and toothpicks.

Teams may bring their own gingerbread and extra edible materials for their design - NOTE: ALL MATERIALS MUST BE EDIBLE! Design preparation prior to competition day is encouraged, but all construction must take place at the event. Each team will be provided with an official set of rules prior to the event.

Times:

Gingerbread Build-Off:
Saturday, December 10, 10 am - 4 pm
Market Square Park, 300 Milam.
Awards announced at 4pm.

Gingerbread Build-Off Exhibition
Winners and select competitors will be featured in a one-week exhibition, December 12-16, at Architecture Center Houston, 315 Capitol Street, Suite 120

Phone: (713) 520-0155

Parking:

On-street parking is free in downtown Houston on Sundays. Paid parking is available in the Market Square Garage on Milam St. at Congress and in nearby surface lots. There are no public restrooms along the tour route.

Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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