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Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture + Design

UH Hines College Celebrates Milestone in 2020

College’s 75th anniversary reflects on its rising as a leader in design

By Stephen Schad — 713-743-2539

February 11, 2020
Th original Architecture building on the University of Houston Main Campus.
The iconic Philip Johnson building, dedicated in 1985 and current home to the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design.
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