Take a stroll through the creative spaces where architecture comes to life! Passport to Design invites you to explore a curated exploration of open houses at some of California’s leading architecture firms.

Meet the architects and designers shaping the region’s built environment, see projects in progress, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how design happens. Whether you're an aspiring architect, a curious community member, or just love design, this event offers a fun, interactive way to connect.

Pick up your Experience Architecture Passport at your first stop and collect a stamp at each location you visit. The more stamps you gather, the better your chances of winning fun prizes from our generous sponsors! Free and open to the public—come take a stroll, get inspired, and experience architecture from the inside out.

Sacramento locations:

DLR Group - 1050 20th St Suite #250
HMC Architects - 2101 Capitol Ave #100
NORR - 2020 I St #200
Studio W - 1930 H St, Sacramento 95811

Chico location:

NMR Architects + Engineers - 555 Main St STE 300

Event Leaders: Julian Andrade, AIA, AIACV Vice-President, NORR; Kevin Holland, FAIA, HMC Architects; Christopher Garcia, AIA, AIACV CAE Co-chair, Studio W Architects; Chris McGiff-Brown, Assoc. AIA, AIACV CAE Co-chair, DLR Group; Michael O’Connor, AIA, NMR Architects + Engineers

Passport to Design: Architecture Studio Tours

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