AIA Houston and the Architecture Center Houston have announced the exhibition, "Houston 175: 1836 through Now" will be on display from August 25 to October 29.

Curated for Architecture Center Houston by Barrie Scardino, this exhibition will explore the history of Houston's built environment with hundreds of photographs organized in 10 clusters: First (early history), Sacred, Civic, Shelter, Beautiful, Culture, Modern, Tall, Shop, and Exotic.

Working with Mayor Annise Parker and her staff, a group of Houston non-profit organizations have come together to celebrate Houston’s 175th birthday! The architecture exhibition, one of 10 that will be mounted throughout the city this fall, will be the first event of Houston 175: Celebrate Houston. The city will kick off a year of celebrations on Sunday, August 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at historic Market Square. Visit www.houston175.org for information on all the projects and events.

Architecture Center Houston is located downtown at 315 Capitol, Suite 120 on the corner of Bagby and Capitol. Parking is available in the Hobby Center parking garage located across the street with entrances on Rusk and Walker.

The gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. ArCH will also be open Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.