News
September 01, 2010
Dallas and the African-American Experience
One of the many interesting things that is a part of our Dallas Arts District Architecture Walking Tour is the story of Freedmans Town. After the Civil War, several African-American communities sprang up around the area. One of the most vibrant was in what is now the east end of the Arts District. Let’s take a closer look.
August 30, 2010
The Question of Credit
We’ve been in the process of training a class of new incredible walking tour guides in preparation for a busy fall schedule. One of the things that we discuss when we talk about the Wyly Theater is the issue of attribution. Who gets “credit?” The firm? The designer? How much attention is paid to the local architect of record?
August 27, 2010
Friday Fun: The Family Edition
Today's post is just a big fat reminder to me that I have not yet posted photos from a fascinating trip to Taliesin a couple of weeks ago. I promise to get to them very soon. In the meantime, here's a little Frank Lloyd Wright info to tide you over.
August 18, 2010
Progress on the Perot Museum of Nature and Science...
We had the opportunity to stop by a Media Open House for the under construction Perot Museum of Nature and Science this afternoon. There is great progress being made on the Thom Mayne-designed building, and you’ll have the chance to see things for yourself this weekend. Jump for the details.
August 06, 2010
Friday Fun: The Surrealist Edition
Building a Salvador Dali Museum in Florida? It better be bizarre, right, HOK? Take a look.
August 02, 2010
Let's Go Flying
No doubt about it…airport projects have a huge impact on a region. At its completion in 1974, DFW Airport was, at the time, the largest in the world. With modernization plans in the works for both DFW and Love Field, we thought it was a good time to take a look at the world of airport architecture. The captain has turned on the seatbelt sign, so sit back and enjoy your reading…
July 27, 2010
More Dallas Architecture News...
Hot on the heels of last weeks’ Dallas news post, we have a few more scattershot tidbits to pass along…
July 26, 2010
Newest Exhibition Opens at DCFA
We're not taking vacations here at the Dallas Center for Architecture this summer. Last week, we closed our very successful exhibition on Ju-Nel Homes, and we already have a new show of architectural delights to share with you. Elsewhere, TX officially opens today.
July 23, 2010
Friday Fun Edition: A Treehouse Escape
As is typical of Dallas days in July, it’s hot. But while others are dreaming of trips to Colorado or the beach, we’re having more architectural thoughts. Let’s get above it all with a trip to this aerie retreat. Now where to come up with the $575 per night….
July 23, 2010
A Celebration of ADA Awareness Day
Twenty years ago Monday, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. To celebrate this important anniversary, AIA Dallas and TRASA have a day of activities scheduled, including a kick-off event at Dallas City Hall and tours of the Lighthouse for the Blind and Texas Discovery Gardens. There are more details after the jump.