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Your AIA El Paso monthly news has arrived ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
ARCHITEXT | February 2026
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TxA Leadership RetreatThanks to the following members for representing El Paso at our statewide component and attending the 2026 Texas Society of Architects Leadership Retreat in Austin this month! Eugenio Mesta, TxA Treasurer Paulina Lagos, TxA Publications Committee Chair Anel Pasillas, TxA Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair Jorge Loya, TxA Chapter Director Lorena Holguin, AIA El Paso Executive Director John Reyes, AIA El Paso Chapter President
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Chapter MeetingJoin us for this month’s Chapter Meeting, generously hosted by Architectural Buildings, LLC Enjoy lunch, networking, and industry updates. Date: February 26, 2026 Time: 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Anson 11 Azul Room | 303 North Oregon Street | El Paso, TX, 79901 (map) Add to Calendar: Google Calendar ICS
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2026 Design Awards RecapThe 2026 AIA El Paso Design Awards Gala on January 30th at Paso del Norte Hotel Pershing Hall was a truly unforgettable evening! Thank everyone for attending, especially our sponsors!! Congratulations to our design award winners who were honored during the evening celebration. Gretchen Stoecker, AIA, Director at Kevin Daly Architects (KDA) in Los Angles + New York did an outstanding job as the 2026 AIA El Paso Chapter Design Awards Jury Chair and guest speaker! Thank you for an incredible presentation of your inspirational work! Congratulations to the WiA Women’s Award Winners: Women of the Year Award - Alexandra Cortez, AAIA; Women Shaping Architecture Award - Paulina Lagos, AIA, NCARB, LEEP AP with Exigo & Elaine Molinar, AIA, NCARB, LEEP AP with Snohetta NY; and Emerging Professional of the Year - Daphne Salcido, AAIA! For more Gala photos: http://www.heribertoibarra.com/: Go to Galleries> AIA 2026 (on the bottom right); Password: Gala 2026 WiA Award Winners!!
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2026 Design Award Winners!!
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Jury Prize | Snohetta + Exigo | La Nube |
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Merit Award| Dekker | Las Cruces Fire Station 3 |
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Merit Award | ASA Architects | Riverside High School |
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Merit Award | WDA | Alamito STREAM Center |
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Citation Award | GA Architecture | Dolphin Terrace Elementary School |
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Citation Award | Parkhill | EPCC Rio Grande Career & Technical Education Building Big Thank you to our Sponsors!! |
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2026 5K Fun Walk & RunSupport the annual AIA El Paso Architecture 5K Fun Walk & Run to be held during Architecture Week! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW OPEN Date: April 19, 2026 Time: TBD Location: TBD Contact: Bill Helm wchelm@insituarc.com or Karla Murillo, karla.murilloch@gmail.com to get involved
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TAC Director SearchSearching for an AIA Architect Member interested in joining our board as AIA El Paso TAC Director. The role involves assisting the Texas Society of Architects Committee (TAC) in raising funds for contributions to candidates running for public office to promote the interests of its membership. The profession’s only state PAC supports those who demonstrate leadership, responsiveness, good judgment and a willingness to work with architects advocating for safe, beautiful, sustainable environments. Please contact AIA El Paso at (915) 373-6986 if you are interested
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Emerging Professionals MixerJoin the AIA El Paso Associates Director and the Emerging Professionals Committee for an upcoming mixer! Date: March 5, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: TBD Stay tuned for more information on our website and social media! Add to Calendar: Google Calendar ICS |
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WiA Monthly MeetingJoin AIA El Paso Women in Architecture (WiA) for our monthly gathering—a space to connect, collaborate, and support women in the profession. Date: February 13, 2026 Time: 12:15PM Location: Online Event, Virtual Only. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21031152184486?p=mk1j6B9HxxSdmMZ2lI Meeting ID: 210 311 521 844 86 Passcode: CH7V2KU9 Add to Calendar: Google Calendar ICS
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UTEP Texas Western Hall WiA TourPlease join AIA El Paso Women in Architecture (WiA) for an exciting tour of the new UTEP Texas Western Hall: https://www.utep.edu/newsfeed/2026/january/utep-celebrates-opening-of-110m-texas-western-hall.html: Please complete the RSVP form in the link below to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you! RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKi3Ljt-e1Y2EtZrtZpWn7yJZQRs9EKybdPEaUfQcEGes9bA/viewform Date: February 6, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Texas Western Hall - UTEP | 2060 Hawthorne Street | El Paso, TX, 79902 (map) Parking: Parking is available at the top level of the Schuster parking garage. Parking in the lower levels runs the risk citation. If visitors do not wish to park in the UTEP parking garage, there is also free public parking along Rim (outside UTEP gates) and Randolph. Your confirmation email will have a PDF parking pass attached that may be printed and displayed on the dashboard of vehicles for our tour on February 6th. A map from the parking garage to Texas Western Hall will also be attached. It is approx. a 5-10 minute walk from the garage to TWH. We will begin the tour at 2pm.
WiA Linktree: https://tr.ee/guKtl2ebVc:
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Looking to support AIA El Paso events and programs? Our updated Sponsorship Menu is now available.
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Looking to support AIA El Paso events and programs? Our updated Sponsorship Menu is now available.
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WiA Book ClubPlease join AIA El Paso Women in Architecture (WiA) at 787 Coffee for the monthly WiA El Paso Book Club. Date: February 7, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM Location: 787 Coffee | 2419 North Stanton Street | El Paso, TX, 79902 (map) Add to Calendar: Google Calendar ICS
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El Paso Arts District VoteEl Paso’s Arts District is in the running for USA Today’s “Best Arts District” award, and your voice can make all the difference! Voting takes just a few seconds, can be done once per day, and helps showcase the incredible creativity and culture of our city to the nation. El Paso is no stranger to national recognition—our WinterFest has earned the number one spot in Newsweek and second place in USA Today’s Best Holiday Market rankings. Click the link below to vote, and please share it with your friends, family, and colleagues—every vote brings us closer to putting El Paso on the national stage. Together, we can demonstrate what a community that values design, culture, and collaboration can achieve, and inspire others to invest in the future of our city. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-arts-district/
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!2025 Member Feedback Survey 🗳️As we plan for 2026, your input is essential. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on how AIA El Paso can better serve you in the areas of programming, advocacy, CE opportunities, events, and chapter communication. Your feedback directly guides next year’s priorities and helps us create a stronger, more engaging chapter experience. Thank you for helping us shape the future of AIA El Paso!
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Become a Professional AffiliateContact Lorena Holguin & support the future of architecture in El Paso while growing your network! ✔ Connect & Collaborate – Engage with AIA members and local firms.
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