Marfa, TX 78943
Advance ticket sales are closed. You can still buy Home Tour tickets on the day of the event, Saturday, September 19, 2015 in the lobby of the Hotel Paisano. Ticket sales open at 12:45 pm and close at 4 pm. Cash and local checks only.
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Join us September 18 -19, 2015 for the 3rd Design Marfa Symposium as we continue our exploration of the art of desert living in Marfa. Experience Marfa through the speakers’ presentations and a tour of unique Marfa homes.
- Distinguished speakers on desert living topics
- Multi-family Housing, Earthen Structures, St. George Hotel, Marfa Design + Build Adobe, Harvesting Rainwater and more
- Cocktail parties
- Fall in Marfa, TX!
The Symposium will take place at the Crowley Theater, 98 S. Austin St. in Marfa, Texas on Friday, September 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The full Symposium ticket includes all events.
Confirmed speakers, sessions and social events
Friday, September 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Does This Structure Make Me Look Hot?
Want to know the R-value of rammed earth, lava rock or adobe? Tucson architect Cade Hayes breaks down the properties of earthen building materials.
Marfa Design + Build
With patience, courage and adobe, former Brooklynite Kelly Armendariz talks us through the design and build of his beautiful Marfa home.
The IT House
Marfa has IT! Los Angeles Architect Linda Taalman discusses using this precision building system custom tailored to her Marfa client’s site.
Planes, Trains, Automobiles ... and Bikes!
Design is not just for buildings and interiors. Gina Coffman shares how we can design our community areas to increase opportunities to walk, bike, interact and live well.
Here Comes the Rain Again
Brad Lancaster makes you think differently about rain. His ideas about rain harvesting have helped change Arizona state policy. His ideas are applicable for home, municipal and client solutions.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Art Opening at Wrong Marfa: Complimentary Cocktails and Tacos for purchase.
Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. - Noon
We Have a Winner
French architect Paul Vincent will present his winning design of Design Marfa’s 2014 Multi-Family Housing Competition. Dallas architect and juror Sharon Odum will be on hand to discuss the jurors' decision making process.
Case Study: Hotel St. George: Carlos Jimenez, Larry Rickels, Mary Alice Palmer, Nunzio DeSantis
Downtown Marfa is changing! The architectural designer, engineer and interior professionals take you behind the construction to discuss Hotel St. George, Marfa’s five story hotel.
1 - 5 p.m.
Home Tour
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cocktail party at Cochineal
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Advance ticket sales are closed. You can still buy Home Tour tickets on the day of the event, Saturday, September 19, 2015 in the lobby of the Hotel Paisano. Ticket sales open at 12:45 pm and close at 4 pm. Cash and local checks only.
---------------------------
Join us September 18 -19, 2015 for the 3rd Design Marfa Symposium as we continue our exploration of the art of desert living in Marfa. Experience Marfa through the speakers’ presentations and a tour of unique Marfa homes.
- Distinguished speakers on desert living topics
- Multi-family Housing, Earthen Structures, St. George Hotel, Marfa Design + Build Adobe, Harvesting Rainwater and more
- Cocktail parties
- Fall in Marfa, TX!
The Symposium will take place at the Crowley Theater, 98 S. Austin St. in Marfa, Texas on Friday, September 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The full Symposium ticket includes all events.
Confirmed speakers, sessions and social events
Friday, September 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Does This Structure Make Me Look Hot?
Want to know the R-value of rammed earth, lava rock or adobe? Tucson architect Cade Hayes breaks down the properties of earthen building materials.
Marfa Design + Build
With patience, courage and adobe, former Brooklynite Kelly Armendariz talks us through the design and build of his beautiful Marfa home.
The IT House
Marfa has IT! Los Angeles Architect Linda Taalman discusses using this precision building system custom tailored to her Marfa client’s site.
Planes, Trains, Automobiles ... and Bikes!
Design is not just for buildings and interiors. Gina Coffman shares how we can design our community areas to increase opportunities to walk, bike, interact and live well.
Here Comes the Rain Again
Brad Lancaster makes you think differently about rain. His ideas about rain harvesting have helped change Arizona state policy. His ideas are applicable for home, municipal and client solutions.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Art Opening at Wrong Marfa: Complimentary Cocktails and Tacos for purchase.
Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. - Noon
We Have a Winner
French architect Paul Vincent will present his winning design of Design Marfa’s 2014 Multi-Family Housing Competition. Dallas architect and juror Sharon Odum will be on hand to discuss the jurors' decision making process.
Case Study: Hotel St. George: Carlos Jimenez, Larry Rickels, Mary Alice Palmer, Nunzio DeSantis
Downtown Marfa is changing! The architectural designer, engineer and interior professionals take you behind the construction to discuss Hotel St. George, Marfa’s five story hotel.
1 - 5 p.m.
Home Tour
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cocktail party at Cochineal
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres