Architecture

Note to Developers: Give Neighbors and Neighborhoods a Chance

By Jon Anderson / July 18, 2017 /

A thought has been percolating in my head recently. Having seen more than a few development proposals while stumbling around town for CandysDirt.com, developers always show the same thing: The perfect intersection of mediocrity and profitability.  It’s almost always higher than neighbors want, takes up more space than neighbors want, and is a density increase…

Vibrant Urban Spaces Take Top Awards at AIA Dallas Unbuilt Design Competition

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / May 23, 2017 /

  The Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Dallas) has announced three designs to receive its 2017 AIA Dallas Unbuilt Design Awards, the highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in unbuilt projects by Dallas architects. An additional design earned a People’s Choice Award.

Reserve Your Spot Now for Dallas Architecture Forum’s Design Dialogues @20 & Members Reception

By Heather Hunter / May 16, 2017 /

Join Dallas Architecture Forum members for an afternoon of inspired design as they celebrate 20 years of lively and enlightening dialogue. The Design Dialogues @20 and Members Reception kicks off Sunday at 2 p.m. But first things first: Registration for this event ends tomorrow, Wednesday, May 17. Tickets are free, but you must hurry! Contact…

Enrique Norten at Dallas Architecture Forum Wraps Up Their Season of Lectures

By Leah Shafer / May 1, 2017 /

When it comes to bringing preeminent architecture voices to North Texas, the Dallas Architecture Forum is unbeatable. Their next lecture, and the final of the season, will feature Enrique Norten, one of the leading architects of Latino heritage in the world. His firm, Ten Arquitectos, has designed award-winning cultural centers, hotels, museums, residential and urban development, parks,…

Kai Uwe-Bergmann to Speak at the Dallas Architecture Forum on April 26

By Heather Hunter / April 21, 2017 /

On April 26, The Dallas Architecture Forum will present a not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear from world-renowned architect Kai-Uwe Bergmann. Bergmann is managing partner of award-winning Bjarke Ingels Group Architects in New York City and Copenhagen, Denmark – largely regarded as one of the world’s most innovative architecture firms.