Norman Alston Architecture
By Norman Alston, FAIASpecial Contributor One of the basic tenets in my field of historic preservation is explained by the idea that “a building is a product of its time.” To be more accurate, however, I would expand this idea to say that a building is a creation by people, and the people who cause…
Preservation Architect Norman Alston offers us a counterpoint to last week’s column about the renovation of the White Rock Lake Stone Tables, why it’s a loss, and what we can learn from this situation. By Norman Alston, FAIASpecial Contributor Dallas has always thought of itself as not having much history — especially an architectural history…
Dallas is fortunate to have profoundly dedicated historic preservationists. “Dedication” is the key word. That is what it takes to keep not only history but also the culture and very look of a city intact, alive, and flourishing against tremendous odds. Dallas has always been known for an attitude of bigger is better and new…
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