Best projects by Texas architects honored at 2026 TxA Design Awards

The Texas Society of Architects has honored 21 projects at the 2026 TxA Design Awards. Chosen from 162 entries, the projects by architects practicing in Texas were selected to “promote public interest in design excellence.”

This year’s jurors included Chris Baribeau of modus studio in Fayetteville; Everald Colas of STORYN Studio in St. Petersburg; Ashley Rao of Leers Weinzapfel in Boston; and James Timberlake of Kieran Timberlake in Philadelphia.

The winning schemes are set out below. Each of the winning projects will be featured in the Awards issue of Texas Architect magazine later this fall. 

Adagio, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA by Jobe Corral Architects (pictured above)

Austin Community College Highland Campus Phase II, Austin, TX by BGK Architects with Perkins&Will

Austin Community College Highland Campus Phase II, Austin, TX by BGK Architects with Perkins&Will. Image credit: Adam Rouse

The Awty International School Student Center, Houston, TX by Lake Flato Architects

The Awty International School Student Center, Houston, TX by Lake Flato Architects. Image credit: Lara Swimmer

Casa Lotus, Austin, TX by Miró Rivera Architects

Casa Lotus, Austin, TX by Miró Rivera Architects. Image credit: Rafael Gamo

Caycucos Ridge Barn, Cayucos, CA by Clayton Korte

Caycucos Ridge Barn, Cayucos, CA by Clayton Korte. Image credit: Casey Dunn

Clarksville Residence, Austin, TX by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

Clarksville Residence, Austin, TX by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. Image credit: Casey Dunn

Diffuse Dock, Austin, TX by Miró Rivera Architects

Diffuse Dock, Austin, TX by Miró Rivera Architects. Image credit: Rafael Gamo

Greenhill School, Rosa O. Valdes STEM + Innovation Center, Addison, TX by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

Greenhill School, Rosa O. Valdes STEM + Innovation Center, Addison, TX by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. Image credit: Nic Lehoux

Hotel Saint Augustine, Houston, TX by Lake Flato Architects

Hotel Saint Augustine, Houston, TX by Lake Flato Architects. Image credit: Nicole Franzen

Oak Lawn Place, Dallas, TX by Perkins&Will

Oak Lawn Place, Dallas, TX by Perkins&Will. Image credit: James Steinkamp

The Pavilions at Hermann Park Commons, Houston, TX by Marlon Blackwell Architects

The Pavilions at Hermann Park Commons, Houston, TX by Marlon Blackwell Architects. Image credit: Timothy Hursley

Roam Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX by Baldridge Architects

Roam Ranch, Fredericksburg, TX by Baldridge Architects. Image credit: Casey Dunn

Summit Center, Midland, TX by RWA

Summit Center, Midland, TX by RWA. Image credit: Mariella Ayala

Terrace Mountain Residence, West Lake Hills, TX by A Parallel Architecture

Terrace Mountain Residence, West Lake Hills, TX by A Parallel Architecture. Image credit: Chase Daniel

The Pavilion at St. John Encampment Commons, Austin, TX by Agenda Architecture

The Pavilion at St. John Encampment Commons, Austin, TX by Agenda Architecture. Image credit: Casey Dunn

Thomas G. Harris Elementary School, Austin, TX by LPA Design Studios

Thomas G. Harris Elementary School, Austin, TX by LPA Design Studios. Image credit: Cezar Bejar

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX by Lake Flato Architects

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX by Lake Flato Architects. Image credit: Robert Benson

University of Houston Retail, Auxiliary, and Dining (RAD) Center, Houston, TX by Perkins&Will

University of Houston Retail, Auxiliary, and Dining (RAD) Center, Houston, TX by Perkins&Will. Image credit: James Steinkamp

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Redbird, Dallas, TX by Perkins&Will

UT Southwestern Medical Center at Redbird, Dallas, TX by Perkins&Will. Image credit: Leonid Furmansky

Vine Street Testing Center, Dallas, TX by The Beck Group

Vine Street Testing Center, Dallas, TX by The Beck Group. Image credit: Joe Aker

Vineyard Residence, Buellton, CA by Clayton Korte

Vineyard Residence, Buellton, CA by Clayton Korte. Image credit: Casey Dunn