Architecture

TreeHouse Wins Award, Turns Focus to Remodeling Dallas

By Joshua Baethge / June 29, 2018 /

The Texas Society of Architects recognized the TreeHouse store in The Hill development at the northeast corner of Walnut Hill and Central Expressway in its recent design awards. The design was intended to be not only aesthetically appealing but also energy positive and environmentally friendly. “We love the challenge as architects,” LRK architecture and design firm partner…

Dallas Center for Architecture Is Now AD EX with Newly Expanded Vision, Location

By Leah Shafer / June 27, 2018 /

The Dallas Center for Architecture has changed its name and expanded its vision, moving to a new location in downtown Dallas and setting its sights on being an integral part of the community.  DCFA is now AD EX, shorthand for The Architecture and Design Exchange. They are taking new roost in the historic midcentury architectural…

Why Can’t Dallas Be More Like Columbus, Indiana?

By Jon Anderson / May 16, 2018 /

Columbus, Indiana, is about 45 miles south of Indianapolis and about 70 miles north of Louisville. In such a largely rural state, Columbus is definitely in the boonies. Its 46,000 residents hold a secret that Indiana University, 35 miles west in Bloomington, tapped last week. You see, beginning this fall, Indiana University’s new master’s in…

Cast Your Vote: AIA Dallas’ Unbuilt and Student Awards

By Jon Anderson / May 14, 2018 /

On May 17, the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects will be holding their annual awards for projects that haven’t been built and/or have been designed by students.  It’s a great way to see projects that for one reason or another (like working on a school project) haven’t been built. What’s also fun…

Why Can’t Dallas Have Nice Things: Christian Veddeler of United Network Studio

By Jon Anderson / April 26, 2018 /

I usually let readers digest a “Why Can’t Dallas Have Nice Things” column before I post a fresh installment, but last night the Dallas Architecture Forum presented Christian Veddeler from Amsterdam-based United Network Studio (UNS). And Dallas really needs to see this firm’s work, if for no other reason than the questions that were asked…