AIA Houston / Design Council / Sally Walsh Lecture
Architect Brad Cloepfil, founder and principal of Allied Works—an architecture and design practice based in Portland, Oregon, and Brooklyn, New York—discusses his museum and residential projects and how spaces are transformed by art, design, materials, and spatial variety. Cloepfil’s architecture and design are greatly inspired by the landscape, particularly that of Oregon. His projects include a reverence for craft, light, and space.

Plan Your Visit

• This program is included with Museum admission.
• The lecture takes place in Brown Auditorium Theater on the Lower Level of the Law Building. Seating is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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About the Speaker
Brad Cloepfil is the founding Principal and creative leader of Allied Works. Allied Works has earned international recognition for its thoughtful approach to creating places for art, culture, and community. The practice has realized a diverse body of work spanning museums, cultural institutions, educational facilities, residences, and workplaces across North America and abroad.  Cloepfil’s work is deeply informed by the landscapes of his native Oregon, a profound sense of place, and a lifelong commitment to craft, making, and tectonic expression. His signature works—including the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, and the National Music Centre of Canada—have established Cloepfil as a leading voice in contemporary cultural and civic design. 

About the AIA Houston / Design Council / Sally Walsh Lecture
The annual AIA Houston (American Institute of Architects, Houston Chapter) Sally Walsh Lectures are dedicated to the memory of interior designer Sally Walsh, who brought modern design to Houston and inspired a generation. The Design Council is the MFAH patron group that supports the Museum’s department of decorative arts, craft, and design.