AIA Dallas CxD

Case Studies #3: Arts District

2011-10-26T21:40:00.006-05:00

CxD publishes a Case Study of the Dallas Arts District based on AIA's '10 Principles for Livable Communities'. Click on images below for larger version:

Case Studies #2: Addison Circle

2011-10-25T21:51:00.005-05:00

In continuing our Case Studies, AIA Dallas CxD is reviews a local development to see how it stacks up to the AIA's '10 Principles for Livable Communites'.

Case Studies - Victory Park

2011-09-11T17:55:00.014-05:00

(cont.) We are reviewing various neighborhoods and areas using criteria from the AIA's 10 Principles for Livable Communities. See entry on 9.8.11 for more introduction. Click on images below for enlargement

Urban Places - Case Studies

2011-09-08T22:13:00.006-05:00

To continue the push toward good urban design, AIA/Dallas Communities by Design has embarked on a project to perform 'case studies' of some existing urban neighborhoods within the AIA Dallas area.

We are reviewing the urban design aspects of these neighborhoods within the framework the AIA's 10 Principles for Livable Communities Criteria; what makes a community 'livable', or rather, what makes a community rich with the best aspects of 'urban' living. It could be a suburban area, but in the case of Addison Circle, for example, the characteristics of the neighborhood are distinctly urban. It has a quality density, a sense of place, access to transportation, etc., etc. The purpose of this effort is to applaud those areas that offer these rich environments, but also encourage - or simply be another reminder of - the benefits and opportunities available with true urban environments.

These case studies are aimed at...anyone, really...to see the many benefits of active, urban places. Many architects 'drank the Kool Aid' on this topic long ago, but we think they would find it interesting as well. These areas are not published in any particular ranking or order. We may do that later. But, while we felt we would simply present compelling case studies and thereby encourage others to appreciate urbanism, we have found it has thoughtfully provoked our committee members in such a way as to, hopefully, better our individual practices of urban design. In other words, if its not helpful or interesting to anyone else, its at least been interesting to us!

The first case study is of Victory Park in Dallas, followed shortly by Addison Circle. We plan to issue these occasionally, as our schedules permit. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to send them to aiadallascxd@gmail.com.

Creek Daylighting – Enhancing Urban Creeks & Greenways

2011-07-10T17:04:00.002-05:00

Presented by: Bud Melton, Bowman-Melton Associates, Inc.
Friday, July 29th
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Dallas Center for Architecture
$15 AIA Member, $25 AIA Non-Member

Mr. Melton will discuss how we develop our civic spaces associated with the creeks and watercourses in our urbanized areas. His interest is in long range active transportation and mobility planning, which often includes utilization of creekways, and which often is impacted – sometimes fatally - by other development influences.

Learning objectives include:

1. To more easily visualize greenway connections – what they can look like and how they can function in the context of sustainable developments associated with ecological enhancements.
2. Better understand how embracing restoration of creeks and creek daylighting can be beneficial – along with strategies for developing the discipline to complete every connection.
3. Orienting redevelopments to creeks and greenways – helping developers and their financiers aim their strategies toward higher returns on investments.
4. The retrofit conundrum – helping city dwellers and their environments stay healthy and fit, and other meteoric challenges.

Lunch will be provided.

Lake Highlands Town Center

2011-06-12T18:02:00.005-05:00

Interesting input from StreetWorks on this development that has been stalled by the economy...

Proposed Changes to Landscape and Tree Preservation Ordinance

2011-05-21T14:49:00.020-05:00

When: June 2nd, 2011at 12pm
Where: City Design Studio @ Dallas City Hall 2B North
1500 Marilla St
Lunch: Brown Bag
Cost: No Charge
CEUs: 1 Sustainable Design
RSVP: aiadallascxd@gmail.com

Presented by Mr. Steve Houser, Dallas Historic Tree Coalition and the Urban Forest Advisory Committee.
The Urban Forest Advisory Committee serves in an advisory capacity on matters of environmental stewardship, specifically concerning the care and planting of trees and the urban forest by advocating sound arboricultural and urban forest management practices.

The UFAC has presented a plan requesting Dallas elected officials to consider modifying Article X: The Tree and Landscape Ordinance. Changes proposed are based on input from developers, architects, Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce, multifamily builders, and others. The proposed changes encourage tree preservation, modify tree removal requirements, and allow city staff more flexibility.

Come listen to Mr. Houser describe these changes and more. You do not need to be an AIA/D member to attend.

Casa View Vision Study - March 22 Meeting POSTPONED

2011-03-20T20:38:00.004-05:00

The next meeting for the Casa View Vision Study, originally scheduled for March 22nd, has been postponed until May. More info as it becomes available.

AIA Dallas Endorses citydesign studio Process for 'Urban Structure'

2011-03-16T22:12:00.014-05:00

Dallas City Council voted to unanimously endorse an urban design plan for West Dallas on Mar 9. The plan was previously endorsed by multiple organizations including the La Bajada neighborhood and West Dallas Chamber of Commerce.

AIA Dallas endorsed the overall process citydesign studio used to lay out the plan. The studio stressed greatly the value of stakeholder input to achieve the guideline, while offering a framework for future development.

More here:

http://cityhallblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/03/city-council-pleased-with-west.html

RFP- Cedar Crest Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements

2010-12-30T23:19:00.002-06:00

Request for Proposals for the
Design of Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements to the Cedar Crest Bridge

The City of Dallas, through the Dallas CityDesign Studio and Public Works and Transportation, is requesting formal written proposals from consultant firms to design pedestrian and bicycle enhancements to the Cedar Crest Bridge as part of a linkage from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to recreational amenities in the area. The bridge currently consists of four vehicular lanes and two sidewalks. The scope of the project extends from approximately Gould Street on the east to 11th Street on the west. The RFP is located at http://www.bids.dallascityhall.org/

Ferguson Road Vision Study Town Hall Meeting

2010-12-30T18:34:00.009-06:00

The Communities By Design Committee provides Pro Bono assistance to neighborhood groups at early stages of development. The Ferguson Road Initiative (FRI) is sponsoring a visioning workshop for improvements to the Ferguson Road Corridor. They are expecting a significant number of community stakeholders at their workshop and need help facilitating the visioning Town Hall Meeting. A member of AIADallas, Omniplan, is also offering Pro Bono assistance. If you are an AIA member and interested in helping, please email aiadallascxd@gmail.com.

Below is the invitation from FRI to the stakeholders with location and date information for the Town Hall Meeting:

Please join us as we collaborate on a vision for future development and revitalization of the Ferguson Road Corridor. We will explain the goals of the visioning process and then break-out into smaller work sessions to better target the concerns of the community.

Tuesday, January 18th at 7:00 pm
Epsicopal Church of the Resurrection
11540 Ferguson Road
Dallas, TX 75228-1825
(972) 279-6501

2011 Dallas Bike Plan

2010-09-19T22:32:00.008-05:00

Visit Dallas City Hall on Thursday, September 23rd to provide input on the Dallas Bike Plan. Visit the website below for more information:

http://www.tooledesign.com/dallasbikeplan/

When and Where: Thursday, September 23, 2010, from 5pm to 8pm at Dallas City Hall, L1FN Auditorium and Conference Rooms

AIA Dallas CxD Members assist Charrette

2010-08-09T22:42:00.007-05:00

AIA Dallas Communities by Design members assist in the MLK Blvd charrette. The charrette was sponsored by the Dallas citydesign studio directed by Brent Brown and planning consultant Larry Beasley.

Brent will be joining us for our monthly '4th Thursday' lunch at noon, Aug 26. If you would like to join us, there are a few spots available. Email aiadallascxd@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

Urban Access: The Current Status of Streetcars in Dallas

2010-03-10T22:35:00.008-06:00

Save the Date!

Join us April 22nd, 12pm-1pm @ the Dallas Center for Architecture

Jay Kline, AICP, of DART will discuss current streetcar plans, future lines, and their impact on our city.

Registration information will be posted via the AIA Dallas website soon. More information to come!

Lectures about Town

2010-02-17T21:37:00.004-06:00

Kinetics of Urban Sprawl - February 20.
Sponsored by Centraltrak - University of Texas at Dallas Artists Residency
For more info

CNU-NTX Urban Conversation Featuring Kevin Sloan, ASLA, Wednesday, March 3 at UTA
Mr. Sloan will present "Parallels" on the metropolitan city pattern--its historically unprecedented form, its antagonism towards place and space, its ambiguous future.
For more info

Meeting for January 2010

2010-01-25T12:53:00.001-06:00

AIA CxD will meet on January 28th to discuss upcoming year. The purpose of the committee is to promote: human scaled design, neighborhood identities and public spaces. For more information on the AIA CxD, also go to: http://www.aia.org/about/initiatives/AIAS075265

AIA CxD typically meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. This month will meet on January 28th at 12p at Mockingbird Station – Margarita Ranch. Please RSVP to bfitzgerald@utdallas.edu.

Photographs

2010-01-24T22:37:00.017-06:00

Below are photographs of the Statler Installation. Click on image for a larger view.

Above photos by Sean Fitzgerald

Photo by Steve Clicque

Designs Published

2009-11-10T23:30:00.251-06:00

DOWNTOWNDALLAS and AIA Dallas Publish Designs for the Statler Temporary Installation Competition

On November 13, the City of Dallas PARD and DOWNTOWNDALLAS dedicated Main Street Garden, a full city block park in the Central Business District. This public park will transform the newly created public space between the Municipal Building, 1900 Elm Lofts and the UNT System headquarters, the historic Mercantile Bank block and the mid-century modern Statler Hilton Hotel.

As part of an effort to “spruce up” the surrounding park edge, DOWNTOWNDALLAS and AIA Dallas launched a design competition last summer. The Statler Hilton is located on the south edge of the new park and has been vacant since 2001. AIA Dallas in its 1999 ‘Guide to Dallas Architecture’ has called this building part of the “best block of 50’s architecture in the city”. A technical marvel at the time of its opening, the Statler’s artistic composition and features continue to be a source of inspiration to many architects. Designing a temporary installation for this beautiful piece of modern architecture was thought to be a significant challenge, and so the sponsors felt it appropriate to request a call for entries to provide concepts for a carefully considered temporary installation. It could include artwork, lighting, photography, banners, graphics, etc, with stipulations that the historic integrity of the building be maintained, as well as no permanent alterations to the facade be made. Entrants were also informed that upon design selection, the winning team might be asked to make one round of modifications based on feasibility and budget for actual execution.

On July 30th, a jury was convened comprised of Virginia McAlester, Author and Preservation Architecture Consultant; John Maruszczak, Associate Professor, UTA School of Architecture; and Willis Winters, FAIA, Assistant Director Parks and Recreation, City of Dallas. There were 45 registrants and 23 submissions.

CO-WINNER - ENTRY 102
Brian Kuper, AIA; Lance Braht, AIA; Nicholas McWhirter, AIA; and Andrew Adkisson of Good, Fulton & Farrell
Photography: Steve Clicque

The panelists preferred this co-winning entry’s use of monolithic pattern and color with non-literal imagery for the program area. This was allowed by treating this portion of the building with a relatively inexpensive translucent product. Jurors also appreciated another simple yet effective device: internal illumination. The lighting impacted and gave the building life while it waits for its next user. Addressing protection, the entry noted that the interior light source would silhouette adjacent pedestrians and thus help to discourage vandalism. It also responded to the program’s need for economy, as the thin plastic sheet material seemed to be in line with the budget. Jurors were especially pleased with the competency of the renderings.

The jury’s criticism involved the placement of the colored material on the exterior of the building. While jurors acknowledged that the version submitted might allow some visibility of the building’s unique sculptural elements, they felt that completely wrapping the exterior facade of the building significantly impaired the pedestrian experience and park-views of an extremely important building. Jurors were also concerned with the impact of this exterior wrap on the preservation of the facade materials of the building and with the vulnerability of this wrap to being cut.

The jury strongly preferred the translucent product be applied only internally along the significant front facade. Jurors felt this method of installation would remain conceptually strong, yet complementary to the existing landmark architecture. Jurors felt an appropriate place to leave a portion of externality in the wrap material might be on the west facade of the corner of the building, parts of which appear to be modified. This placement of external material would also relate well to the park design that is entered from its corners.

It was felt that while the monolithic color and interior illumination were an excellent solution to emphasize the building’s fine fenestration, a general cleaning of the lower front floors of the building, repainting of the small painted areas in the original color and replanting of the front landscape beds and balconies were of great importance.

Attached are the original and revised submissions by this team. Neither shows several of the elements used in the solution now in place on the building. The final installation reflects elements from Mr. Mullen's co-winning entry below. Both teams approved the combination of their designs.

ENTRY 102 - ORIGINAL SUBMISSION BELOW

The use of an exterior wrap material was rejected by the jury. Enhancing building fenestration with monolithic color and interior illumination was favored by the jurors.

ENTRY 102 - REVISED FROM ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

Orange paint suggested for exterior use in this revision was rejected by the jury panel.

CO-WINNER - ENTRY 129
John Mullen, FAIA, Kris Warrenburg, Steve Clicque (photo)

ENTRY 129 - ORIGINAL SUBMISSION BELOW

The use of window graphics was rejected by jury. Cleaning and exposure of building facade and landscape additions were favored by jurors.

ENTRY 129 - REVISED FROM ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

Indicates possible future facade spotlights

This co-winning entry was praised for being the most sensitive to the unique forms and modern vocabulary of the Statler. It recognized that the Statler, as built, gives an excellent pedestrian experience and that a minor amount of general cleaning and repainting of small areas would greatly enhance the pedestrian experience at a lower cost than many other solutions. It also highlighted the inexpensive planting possibilities afforded by existing landscape beds and those on its balconies — and used the simple device of raising flags on the existing flagpoles to enliven the building view from the park. The placement of the visual screen behind the front facade, rather than in front of it, allowed the building to be fully appreciated. The jurors noted that the building felt alive and that it could “breathe” in this submission.

An outstanding collection of vintage graphic images was placed along the ground floor facade, reflecting various aspects of the history of the Statler’s “glory years”. This aspect of the design generated significant conversations amongst the jurors with specific concerns raised about the use of literal images without interpretation, the potential cost of acquiring rights to the iconic images, and the difficulty and cost of final graphic design and assembly. Some jurors noted that the use of so many graphic images seemed to detract from the form of the building itself. Nevertheless, this submission was viewed as the most respectful entry for one of the “11 Most Endangered Places” in the nation according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Much of this entry’s thoughtful building insights were incorporated into the solution now in place on the Statler

JURY'S RECOMMENDATION:

Ultimately, the jurors desired for the final application to include: (1) An interior window application of a monolithic colored material appropriate to the building, (2) interior illumination as shown in design 102, (3) cleaning of a portion of the lower facade, (4) landscaping and (5) unobstructed view of the building facade as shown in design 129. These elements were combined in accordance with AIA Competition Guidelines.

The jury thus has named two winners for this competition. It had to gain permission from the competition’s sponsors to do this. Initial press announcements show 102 as the winner and 129 as first listed Honorable Mention. A rapidly achievable, very affordable, and preservation-minded solution was needed and since this was derived from two submissions, recognizing this by having Co-Winners was the appropriate outcome.

HONORABLE MENTION
Britin Bostick; Jeffrey Floyd, AIA of
Harrison, Walker & Harper

The jurors considered this the best free-standing architectural solution.

Jurors noted this as the best architectural solution, due to its programmatic additions created by the freestanding structure. Jurors enjoyed the alternating module, although the material of the module was not determined. The designer spanned the module with apparently a plywood diaphragm that helped form a bus stop shelter at one end of the block. This diaphragm skimmed each module at various planes as the modules marched along the facade. This skin then enveloped the module and formed another sidewalk enclosure at the west end.

HONORABLE MENTION
James M. Simon LEED AP, AIA; Robert Coker of JMS & Associates. Sheryl Burek CLP of Colorful Impressions

The jurors favored the simple design and lighting effects

The jurors were seduced by the strategy of lighting and praised the entrants its ability to have a significant impact with a simple design. However, jurors found the translucent panels between the flagpoles problematic, especially in relation to the unique elements of the Statler façade. Primarily, however, the jurors felt that the strength and simplicity of the lighting strategy overcame its obstacles.

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ALL SUBMISSIONS:

Entry 103 - Russell Buchanan, AIA, LEED AP, Gary Orsinger, AIA
Troy Carlson, LEED AP, James Ferrara, Jesse Rodriguez, Rebecca Browning, and Jason Franzen of Buchanan Architecture

Entry 105 - Doug Haynes, Jason Haynes of
Haynes Architects

Entry 106 - Jon Geib, AIA; Vincent Snyder, Architect

Entry 107 - Vandana Gupta, Vicki Richardson, AIA of
Wiginton Hooker Jeffry Architects

Entry 111 - Hector Pérez, Assoc. AIA; Julien Meyrat; Diego Renovales of
RTKL

Entry 123 - Daniela Braganholo, LEED AP, Assoc. AIA

Entry 125 - Amy Wynne, AIA; Mark Leveno

Entry 127 - Ernesto Liebrecht, AIA

Entry 128 - Preston Kissman, Ishita Sharma of
Corgan Associates

Entry 131 - Bill Arnquist, AIA

Entry 132 - RORY R. VILLANUEVA, AIA, Honorio Reyes Villanueva Architects, BRETT W. DAVIS, Leo A. Daly, ALBERTO BRISENO ZAMORA, Jacobs

Entry 133 - A. Suzanne Simpson, AIA, LEED AP of Gensler

Entry 135 - Dan Noble, AIA; Brian Ahmes, Isaac Mensah, Chad Porter of
HKS

Entry 136 - Kevin Parma, AIA, Robert H. Holley, Sheryl A. Sauter of
Parmadesign

Entry 137 - Kristin Winters, AIA of
Oglesby Greene

Entry 138 - Keooura Sanavong, AIA; Reynaldo Herreros, Alma Aldana, Jarrad Lenoir of
Rey Keo Architecture
Ben Ortiz of DLB Media

Entry 139 - Patrick Owens, Justin Frith, Tung Huynh,
Matthew Stubbs, Edgardo de Lara, AIA of
HNTB and
Robert Beverly of Intaglio Composites Inc

Entry 141 - Richard Luis Salvador, Assoc. AIA; and Patrick Cobb of Laguarda.Low Architects

Entry 160 - Sam Lin, Aaron Au, Otto Wong

Entry 161 - Jonathan Wood of Good, Fulton & Farrell

DOWNTOWNDALLAS AND AIADallas wish to thank: Dallas Grand Building Management, Nedderman & Associates, Compass Electrical, and photographer Steve Clicque for their significant contributions.

The Statler Hilton, one of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered Places in the nation awaits restoration and reuse.

Design Images Status

2009-10-01T16:47:00.003-05:00

We hope to issue the images of all designs within the next few weeks. As you know, many times competition entries are modified after they have been published. In this case, all parties wanted to delay posting of the images until the revision was implemented or resolved in some manner. We did not anticipate that the delay would last this long. The mockup was delayed which has in turn delayed the decision to publish the images. We remain hopeful that the mockup be allowed to be installed soon.

AIA Dallas sincerely appreciates all of the efforts of the contestants, and we apologize for this delay.

Main Street Gardens is now scheduled to open in November, and it is our goal to complete the installation before that time.

Update on Publication of Submissions

2009-08-29T10:37:00.002-05:00

We are still working on possible revisions to the winning submission. A mockup is scheduled soon. Once the mockup has been approved, all submissions will be published.

Thank you for your patience.

Winners Announced!

2009-08-05T09:07:00.005-05:00

DOWNTOWNDALLAS and AIA Dallas are pleased to report that a conceptual design has been chosen for implemention of the Statler Hotel temporary facade. In addition, three honorable mentions have been awarded:

WINNER
Entry 102 – Good, Fulton & Farrell
Team Members: Brian Kuper, AIA; Lance Braht, AIA; Nicholas McWhirter; and Andrew Adkison. Photography: Steve Clicque.

HONORABLE MENTION
Entry 129 - John Mullen, FAIA; Kris Warrenburg; Photography: Steve Clicque.

HONORABLE MENTION
Entry 124 - JMS & Associates; Jim Simon, AIA, LEED AP, Robert Coker. Sheryl Burek.

HONORABLE MENTION
Entry 122 - Britin Bostick and Jeffrey Floyd, AIA LEED AP of Harrison Walker & Harper, LP

There were 45 registrants and 24 entrants. Congratulations and thank you to all the contestants!

Winners and honorable mentions were notified Monday, and we are working with the winning team on concept revisions necessary for implementation. The final design, along with all other designs, will be released in the next 30 days.

We appreciate the enthusiasm with which this competition was received! The submissions were impressive, and we thank everyone for your time, effort and creativity.

Jury Results

2009-07-31T22:50:00.005-05:00

The jury completed its review on Thursday January 30th at the DCFA. The winner and honorable mentions will be notified at the beginning of the week of August 3rd.

It is anticipated that all submissions will be posted the week of August 17th, along with the report of the jury.

DowntownDallas and AIA Dallas wants to thank all of the entrants for their creativity, time, and efforts!

And, also, thank you for your patience!

Where to Send Submissions

2009-07-25T00:15:00.001-05:00

Due to a large number of submissions, please send your submission to this gmail address: bfitzgerald91@gmail.com by end of day Tuesday July 28th.

If you do not receive confirmation by 12pm the next day, please email brian.fitzgerald@gff.com. The jury will be July 30th.

Please be sure to include your team members, phone number, and firm that you are associated. If you need anything, please let Kourtny Garrett or me know.

FAQ and Existing Drawings

2009-07-18T10:43:00.005-05:00

Original facade drawings do not exist. CAD drawings of a portion of the Statler north facade will be posted on the ftp site for registrants on Saturday, June 18. Submit your registration notice (an email), and we will give you access to the ftp site if you have not already received access.

FAQ:

1. To be clear, the project is intended to address the Statler alone, and not the adjacent former library - a portion of which faces the Park, correct?

Though the library was not a part of the original scope, we are certainly open to designs that incorporate the entire block.

2. Is the project intended to address the West face of the Statler as well as the North face?

The North face is the priority, however again – if it balances your design to “wrap” to the west, please do so!

3. Is it alright if only 1 member of a 2 member team is an AIA Dallas member? Or do both have to be members to qualify and submit an entry?

You can team up with an AIA member.

4. Why do you want to show off downtown's "vibrancy" by "boarding up" the ground level of the grand hotel?

The intent of the competition is to enhance this Dallas modern classic while it sits vacant. Submissions can certainly board up the facade, but they probably won't do so well with the jury.

FAQ

2009-07-13T22:17:00.004-05:00

Below is a list of FAQ. Also, a panoramic photograph, courtesy of photographer Steve Clicque (www.steveclicque.com) and Virginia McAlester, has been posted on the flickr site below. Please visit same photograph is on the ftp site for registrants.

1. Can we mount graphics to the windows?

Yes, provided that the graphics can be dismounted at a later date without leaving any residue, color, etc.

2. Can a portion of the installation be installed at the interior?

At the first floor only. Any interior installation must abide by the same rules as the exterior: it must not attach to the building or alter the existing elements. Also, it must be able to be removed without a trace of its existence.

Additional Photos

2009-07-11T12:37:00.005-05:00

Addtional Photos have been posted on an ftp site, in addition to the 'flickr' link posted on 7.9. Photos on the ftp site include 3 photoshop merge files. You will receive access to the ftp site when you register. If you have registered and did not receive ftp access info, please mail the registration contact (See initial post dated 6.28).

Note that the owner does not have existing drawings of the north (or park) facade.

Jury Members Announced and Rules/Guidelines

2009-07-09T22:57:00.006-05:00

The Statler Competition is pleased to announce the jurors for 'A Temporary Facade'.

They are:

Virginia McAlester, Author and Preservation Architecture Consultant
John Maruszczak, Associate Professor, UTA School of Architecture
Willis Winters, FAIA, Assistant Director Parks and Recreation, City of Dallas

We are lucky that these jurors have graciously accepted our invitation!

Also, please find this link to photographs of the Statler. http://www.flickr.com/photos/40280454@N03/?saved=1 More photographs will be posted by July 11, but these should prove helpful. Please use these photographs as you wish. Drawings will be posted if they are available, but their availability/existence has not been confirmed at this time.

Below are clarifications to the RULES and basic GUIDELINES for which the entries shall be judged. First, the design must enhance the pedestrian experience at the park and along the Statler hotel. The design should address the first level, and possibly the second level. Second, the design should offer the Statler some level of protection from vandalism. Some areas along the storefront are not problematic, although others areas invite 'unwanted behaviors'. Please review the photos and visit the site to determine what areas need protection. Third, the design should consider the 'beauty of economy'. The intent of the competition is to provide a design that will be comissioned. While a budget is being provided by more than one source, know that the amount is nevertheless modest. Lastly, the installation is TEMPORARY. Because of its nature as a Dallas Landmark, no portion of this temporary installation can attach to the building. This means that the following are NOT allowed: eyehooks in mortar joints, attachments in soffit plaster, attachments to wood paneling, attachments to aluminum storefront, etc.

2009-06-28T22:42:00.012-05:00

Welcome to the AIA Dallas - Communities By Design Committee (CxD) website!

You will find information about the competition: 'A Temporary Facade: Veiling the Statler Hilton for the Main Street Gardens' on this website. We will post photos, FAQ, and more.

You can find a few good links to the hotel on wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Statler_Hilton

This link on the Main Street Gardens adjacent to the Dallas Grand:

http://www.dallascityhall.com/council_briefings/briefings0407/20070404_MainStreetGarden.pdf

The City of Dallas and DOWNTOWNDALLAS will open Main Street Garden, a full city-block park in the Central Business District, in October 2009. This public park will transform the newly created public space between the Municipal Building, 1900 Elm Lofts and the Universities Center of Dallas, the historic Mercantile Bank block and the old Statler Hilton.

The Statler Hilton has been vacant since 2001, when it was most recently named the Dallas Grand. It is in need of TEMPORARY artwork or structure that will mask parts of the empty shell, provide a pleasing view to park patrons, and reflect Downtown Dallas’ vibrancy.

Proposed designs may include: artwork, lighting, photography, banners, plex, plywood, etc. The design should cover the entire length of the first floor of the building, possibly extending to the second level depending on the vision.

The winner will most likely be commissioned. Once a design is selected, one round of modifications to fit the construction budget may be requested.

The winner will receive a prize package courtesy of DOWNTOWNDALLAS including an in-town get away at one of our premier hotels, gift certificates, dining and admission to multiple venues in the renowned Dallas Arts District. The winner will also be recognized in media outreach and at the grand opening of Main Street Garden.

REGISTRATION AND ENTRIES
Registration is free, but is limited to AIA Dallas members. This includes associate members, also. Applicants should submit their free registration to brian.fitzgerald@gff.com.
Please register before submitting your entry. Submissions must be emailed by 5pm, Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Registration is closed July 21, 2009. More than one entry is allowed per registrant or team. Designs may be submitted as a team, with the prize package allocated accordingly. Submissions must be electronic. They will be on a 30x42 pdf “board” under 6MB. The print should be should be anonymous, but contain your registration number on the lower right corner in 1” tall white letters (Arial Font). The jury will be announced shortly.

Questions: Kourtny Garrett, DOWNTOWNDALLAS. 214-744-6657. garrett@downtowndallas.org