February 9-11, 2008 - Palm Springs, CA, Mid Century Modern*
Palm Springs, California, is a desert oasis where world class architects created uniquely important mid-century modern designs for their jet set clientele. Martinis, moonlight, and mid-century modern design, what more could you ask for?
*This tour is currently sold out.
November 2-3, 2007 - Austin
By combining original architecture with its natural scenic beauty, Austin is widely known for its beautiful urban center. From quirky to classical to contemporary, Austin has something for everyone.
May 25-27, 2007 - Rebuilding New Orleans
With a unique history and an unparalleled spirit, our up close and personal tour of New Orleans showcased a resilient city struggling to get back on its feet. We were warmly welcomed by renowned architects, educators and residents of New Orleans ready to show how The City of Blues has learned from the past while rebuilding its future.
February 3 & 4, 2007 - Dallas, Texas
Dallas has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to award winning architecture. Our roster of private homes featured a stunning array of various styles. We feasted our eyes on some of Big D's most beautiful designs, a collection that lived up to the reputation of the city!
November 11, 2006 - Ranch Roundup II
Back by popular demand, our one day tour of Texas Hill Country ranches gave you the opportunity to take part in this unique architectural experience. Deep in the heart of Texas!
August, 2006 - Michoacan, Central Mexico
The "Soul of Mexico" tour designed by Cyndy Severson Included a memorable week long excursion through historical towns and villages of Morelia, Patzcuaro, and Santa Clara del Corbre. Highlights included visiting exclusive homes, artist studios and villas of this culturally beautiful, central mexico region.
March, 2006 - Contemporary San Antonio
The Contemporary San Antonio tour designed by Friends of Architecture members Gilbert and Suzanne Mathews included visits to remarkable homes, gallery lofts, historic buildings along with a personally guided tour of the San Antonio Museum of Art with director Marion Oettinger.
February, 2006 - Hill Country Ranches
Our Hill Country Ranch tour sold out 3 times and we still had a waiting list. Ranging from a contemporary guest house to a stunning home perched on a cliff overlooking the Llano River and everything in between, The Hill Country Ranch Tour pulled out all the stops!
November, 2005 - The Houston Collection
Our Houston Tour, designed by Friends of Architecture member Clayton Morgan, took us through residential palaces designed by famed interiors personality Herbert Wells. Shifting from rich interiors to modern architecture we then crossed international borders touring an architectural award winning Vietnamese inspired family compound.
May, 2005 - Roma! Gardens and Villas of Rome
And you thought we only toured buildings! University of Texas at Austin's, Dean Fritz Steiner lead Friends of Architecture participants on an unforgettable week of exclusive, behind the scenes tours. Stops included the Vatican Gardens, Orto Botancio American Academy, Villa d'este in Tivoli, Villa Lante in Bagnasis and Villa Aldobrandini in Frascati.
June, 2004 - Marfa, Texas
Marfa, the next Santa Fe! Professor Larry Doll was our guide through this West Texas oasis. Visiting the works of art on exhibition at the Chinati Foundation which include Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, and John Chamberlin, complemented the beautiful natural landscapes of this west Texas region. Our tour concluded with a cocktail reception at the home of McDonald Observatory director Dr. Frank Bash and a private tour of the observatory.
