Architecture and Design Exchange

Parents! Give your child a summer experience that combines creativity, learning, and hands-on fun. Designing My Future Camp (ages 6–9) on July 25 lets kids explore architecture and design through interactive projects and imaginative challenges.

Designed by a first-grade teacher and practicing architects, this camp is a fun, enriching experience led by a caring team of professionals.

Spots are limited—sign up today! https://ow.ly/abRr50Z7KXl

Parents! Looking for a fun, engaging summer camp that combines creativity, learning, and hands-on exploration? The Designing My Future Camp for ages 6–9 is the perfect opportunity for young minds to build, create, and discover at the Architecture and Design Exchange on July 25. Through imaginative design challenges, building activities, and interactive lessons, campers will learn how architecture and design influence the spaces we use every day. It’s a day filled with creativity, confidence-building, and plenty of fun. Spots are limited—register today! https://ow.ly/ROjP50Z7KXj

Parents! Looking for a hands-on, educational summer camp that will spark your child’s creativity and curiosity? AD EX’s Designing My Future Camp for ages 10–13 offers an exciting two-day experience at the Architecture and Design Exchange on July 24–25. Campers will explore architecture and design through interactive projects, model building, creative challenges, and real-world problem solving while learning from industry professionals. Along the way, they'll build confidence, teamwork skills, and a deeper understanding of how design shapes the world around them. Space is limited—reserve your spot today! https://ow.ly/l8Vq50Z7KOr

High school students are invited to kick off this Summer's Designing My Future K–12 Camp Series with a three-day immersive experience at UTA CAPPA from July 9 - 11. Led by architects, designers, and industry professionals, campers will explore architecture and design through hands-on projects, creative challenges, and real-world problem solving. It's a unique opportunity to discover how design shapes our communities while building valuable skills in creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Space is limited, and spots are filling quickly—register today to secure your place!

https://ow.ly/FEwM50Z7Kzz

Today, we’re proud to welcome this year’s scholarship, fellowship, and grant recipients to the Foundation. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and the inspiring work they are doing.

Copy the link below to learn more about these opportunities and how you can apply or get involved next year!

https://www.dallasadex.org/education/scholarships-fellowships/

We wanted to highlight a few of our favorite 2026 Art of Architecture competition winners from this year! Their incredible work is currently on display at the Architecture and Design Foundation, and we encourage you to stop by and experience these inspiring pieces in person.

The exhibition will only be on display for two more days, so don't miss your chance to see it before it closes. We'll continue sharing outstanding submissions from this year's competition to spark creativity and celebrate the next generation of designers and artists.

📸 Featured Works:
High School Drawing – Honor Award – Trisha Ichettira
High School Painting – Juror Citation – Apple Oakes

This week, visit us for the final opportunity to view the "Circular Design-Build Student Showcase"! Created in partnership with UTA and with support from the EPA, this exhibition highlights innovative work by UTA CAPPA students and high school participants exploring circular economy principles through installations built from reclaimed and upcycled materials. The showcase offers a compelling look at how thoughtful, low-impact design can help shape a more sustainable future for Dallas. Learn more >> https://www.dallasadex.org/uta-cappa-students-envision-the-future-of-dallas/

TOMORROW! Circular Design-Build UTA Student Showcase
Saturday, May 2 | 12–2 PM | Architecture and Design Foundation, Dallas | Free

UTA CAPPA students present circular economy design-build projects using reclaimed materials in a student showcase hosted with AD EX.

Register today: https://ow.ly/twhH50YTw8A

Hosted at Community Beer Company, we are kicking off our social runs on Saturday, May 16! These run/walks are a celebration of fitness and architecture is a perfect blend of fun, fitness and community giving as they support AD EX. They will also get you in shape for the Form Follows Fitness 5K. https://www.formfollowsfitness.com/social-runs

Over the past two weeks, we hosted our 2026 Spring “Designing My Future” K–12 Camps. This year, campers got hands-on exploring design thinking for clients and building clay models. Their creativity and enthusiasm were truly inspiring.

We always aim to spark curiosity, foster collaboration, and bring ideas to life. We’re excited to share a few highlights from the camps and extend a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, staff members, and sponsors who help make each camp such a memorable experience.

We also have some exciting news brewing for our upcoming summer camp sessions, and registration will be opening shortly. In the meantime, mark your calendars:

Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, July 11 – Ages 14–18
Thursday, July 9 – Friday, July 10 – Ages 10–13
Saturday, July 25 – Ages 6–9

We hope to see you all soon! Learn more here: https://www.dallasadex.org/education/ad-ex-camp-series/