Modernism in Houston

Houston and Modernism are two things that I wouldn't associate together.  Upon first glance America's 4th largest city is a mish mash of parking lots, freeways, and strip malls.  This lack of planning is due to well....a lack of planning.  Yes folks Houston, America's 4th largest city has no formal urban zoning.  Don't try and understand it, as a visitor here I just  accept the wackiness and move on.  In my desperation for something well planned I came across Houston Mod.  Bless their souls! An organization that promotes and educates people in the awesomeness of modern architecture in H-Town.  The group works to preserve the architectural gems that are left around the Houston area and needs all the support it can get!

Here are a few examples of modernism in Houston:

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
Architect: Philip Johnson
(1958)
3812 - 3910 Yoakum Blvd

WEISENBAKER HOUSE
Architect: Howard Wisenbaker
(1959)
5411 Whispering Creek Way

THE ROTHKO CHAPEL
Architect: Barnstone and Aubry
(1971)
1409 Sul Ross

New Construction
1216 Hyde Park
(see modernhouston.net for details)

301 Glenwood Dr.(see modernhouston.net for details)