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Gingerbread Build-Off competition draws thousands to watch epic holiday creation
Read full article: Gingerbread Build-Off competition draws thousands to watch epic holiday creationHOUSTON Houston City Hall's Hermann Square was filled with holiday cheer as thousands came to root for teams vying to win in the 11th annual Gingerbread Build-Off competition. Those who took part, participated in an epic battle to win in many different gingerbread building category awards. In honor of the Apollo moon landing, the Gingerbread Build-Off will have a special competition category -- GINGERBREAD IN SPACE. The American Institute of Architects Houston Chapter hosted the Saturday event, which brought 4,000 spectators to cheer on architects, engineers, designers, students and design enthusiasts and local businesses vying to take home a title. We are very excited to be hosting this fun competition for the 11th year, said Rusty Bienvenue, executive director of Architecture Center Houston.