Cohen House

Cohen House, also known as the Rice University Faculty Club, is a Houston wedding venue located on the Rice University campus and housed in a building constructed in 1927. The venue includes five private dining rooms, a large main dining area, a terrace, a historical living room space, an outside patio, and the Esther M. Cohen Memorial Garden; it hosts events ranging from cocktail receptions to weddings and gala dinners. The Robert and Agnes Cohen House was built in 1927 and holds the distinction of being the first purpose-built university faculty club building in the state of Texas. Located within Houston on the Rice University campus, described as centrally located and easily accessible for guests. Couples and photographers note the architectural character of the building, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a fountain, stately Texas live oaks, oriental carpets, grand fireplaces, and attentive staff who accommodated dietary needs and helped craft a signature cocktail reflecting one couple's Filipino heritage.