Design Shine 2025

December 9, 2025 - March 4, 2026

Since 2017, the UMLAUF and AiA Austin have partnered to support Austin’s emerging architects and designers through an annual juried competition. In 2025, the AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee and the UMLAUF are proud to present the 8th annual Design Shine, showcasing winning installations from 4 local design teams/individuals, each offering a unique interpretation of the Nestled in Nature theme. The installations include elements of light that can also be enjoyed during evening events or viewed from the street. Design Shine is on view through March 2026. 

RSVP for the opening reception on December 9th!

Lumina Obscura
Team members: Joshua Hummingbird, Tooba Jalal, Sanika Malvankar, Nandita Warrier, Paria Taheri, John Lewchuk, and David Caballero

Mirrored Glow
Team members: Rohaan Saripella

Sylvan Lightscape
Team members: Sarah Grossman and Emerald Smith

Urban Roost: Ecological Adaptation in Urban Design
Team members: Grant Wilson and Alex McKenzie