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Tips on Space Planning for Home Learning

Tips on Space Planning for Home Learning

by Trista Perot | Sep 7, 2020 | Featured Posts, Interior Design

As schools are back in session, you may find the chaos of the classroom has exploded all over your kids’ rooms or your house. Wrangling it all together, and dedicating space that encourages learning requires careful planning. Laura and her friend Trista, discuss tips...
Modifying Your Home to Accommodate a Residential Safe Room

Modifying Your Home to Accommodate a Residential Safe Room

by Laura Davis | Apr 28, 2019 | Interior Design

This is a client project where we added the safe room into the floor of the master closet. Shelter from Tornadoes in a Home Safe Room Texas has the highest average annual number of tornadoes in the United States. According to the Texas Almanac, an average of 132...
Enhancing Home Value and Aging-in-Place with Universal Design

Enhancing Home Value and Aging-in-Place with Universal Design

by Laura Davis | Jul 31, 2012 | Interior Design

If you plan to live out your retirement years in your own home, adding universal design features will make aging in place safer and more comfortable. And if you should later sell, your buyers will appreciate how these upgrades anticipate their future needs.” -Sonya...
Design Your Home to Care For You – A Universal Design Checklist

Design Your Home to Care For You – A Universal Design Checklist

by Laura Davis | Jul 16, 2012 | Interior Design

“A home with universal design features is a home that fits everyone—even those who face special physical challenges.” -AARP In this article entitled “How Well is Your Home Caring for You?” The AARP provides a valuable list by which to evaluate your current home....
Dallas Architect Comments on Senior Living Trends

Dallas Architect Comments on Senior Living Trends

by Laura Davis | Jul 15, 2010 | Interior Design

Dallas Architect, Laura Davis, AIA comments on anticipating changing trends in housing design and sustainable senior living. The Baby Boomer segment of our population is rapidly approaching retirement.  As this generation remains active, enjoys better health than...

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#TBT The Lakewood Theater was designed by Dallas #TBT The Lakewood Theater was designed by Dallas architect H. F. Pettigrew and was constructed in 1938 by Edward T. Moore with Dines & Kraft and George P. O'Rourke Construction Company. Interior decorator/muralist Eugene Gilboe and artist Perry Nichols worked together to create murals for the theater. The theater also includes sculptures by Jose Martin. The Lakewood Theater was constructed in classic Art Deco and featured an iconic 100-foot tall neon tower. It is part of the complex of buildings at Abrams and La Vista, now known as the Lakewood Shopping Center. The Lakewood Theater opened on October 27, 1938, showing "Love Finds Andy Hardy," starring Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, and Lana Turner. It brought in movie-goers from throughout East Dallas. It continued operation during World War II but then saw a decrease in movie attendance in the 1950s due to the television's addition in private homes. The Lakewood changed hands several times through the years and underwent many alterations and renovations between 1950 and 2007. The jazz lounge, the Balcony Club, currently operates out of the loft above the historic Lakewood Theater. A Dallas Landmark, the Lakewood Theater retains the vast majority of its original design, including its iconic round pylons, as well as its historic integrity. It is believed to be one of the most fully intact Interstate theaters remaining in Texas. The Lakewood Theater is an excellent representation of the historical development and cultural characteristics of the 1930s Lakewood Neighborhood. On #TBT, we are featuring some of Dallas County's unique architecture that has earned their prestigious spot on the Texas Historic Landmarks record. Content and photos derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall's Landmark Structures & Sites.
#TBT The Mallory Drug Store was built in 1912 on o #TBT The Mallory Drug Store was built in 1912 on one of the city's busiest streetcar lines. It was also a transfer point for the Interurban line that ran to Fort Worth. For several years during the streetcar era, Mallory was the vortex of the neighborhood. It later became a Clarence Saunders grocery store, and then it housed B&B Bicycles in the 1970s. It is currently the home of Pachanga Wholesale, a Quinceañera shop. The structure, assumed to be designed by architect C. A. Gill, is a one-story tan brick commercial storefront row building located in Oak Cliff. It is characterized by a flat tile mansard roof pierced by three pedimented store entry bays. Its window frames are currently aluminum with plate glass but were probably originally wood. The original transom windows have been uncovered and restored along with the fanlight in the clipped corner. Much of Oak Cliff was torn down in the mid-1950s to make way for Interstate 35. However, Jefferson's intersection at Tyler is one of the very few corners to retain its original character. The Mallory Drug Store is a perfect example of the early neighborhood retail shops that dotted the Interurban streetcar lines providing convenient services to streetcar riders. It was designated as a Dallas Landmark in 1998. On #TBT, we are featuring some of Dallas County's unique architecture that has earned their prestigious spot on the Texas Historic Landmarks record. Content and photos derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall's Landmark Structures & Sites and oakcliff.advocatemag.com.
#TBT Maria Luna was a 23-year-old widow with two #TBT Maria Luna was a 23-year-old widow with two young children when she came to Little Mexico from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, in 1923. She initially worked in a grocery store and, after eight months, purchased a corn grinder from the store's owner. At the time, Maria knew nothing about making tortillas. She depended upon the expertise of the women of Little Mexico to help her launch her first tortilla factory business in February 1924. Maria and her two children lived above the tortilla factory, and by 1925, approximately 25 women were working at the tortilla factory producing about 500 tortillas by hand each day. By 1929, the factory began home delivery to Little Mexico, the West Dallas Barrio, Cement City, and El Rancho Grande, which occupied Texas Stadium's present site. In 1938, Maria Luna took out a building permit for the construction of the Luna Tortilla Factory on McKinney Ave. The two-story brick building was constructed by Womack & Cozzo and is an example of Spanish Eclectic architectural style. Elements include the barrel-vaulted openings, the wooden grilles, the tile roof, the entrance tower, and the balconies. It has a tan brick exterior, while the wood trim is painted with a maroon paint. The roof is flat except for the red tile-covered eaves. A florescent sign displayed the inscription "Luna's Tortilla Factory" with white letters against a maroon background. This sign has been in this location since 1938. The factory was remodeled in 1961, and in 1989, a four-alarm blaze damaged the building's roof and second floor. Luna Tortilla Factory remained at the McKinney location until leaving the area in 2007. The building is one of the last visible remnants of Dallas' first Hispanic barrio called Little Mexico. It was designated a Dallas Landmark in 2001 and is currently an office building. On #TBT, we are featuring some of Dallas County's unique architecture that has earned their prestigious spot on the Texas Historic Landmarks record. Content and photos derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall's Landmark Structures & Sites.
#TBT The David Crockett Elementary School is a two #TBT The David Crockett Elementary School is a two-story building with a basement that sits on a large lawn, facing North Carroll Avenue in east Dallas. The school's plans were designed by architects Hubbell & Green, and the construction (using H&G's plans) was completed by F. E. Riner in 1903 to accommodate the growing population of East Dallas. The school is an example of Italian Renaissance architectural style & is characterized by round arches, solid volumes, weighty massing, and articulated detailing. It was constructed of structural masonry brick with detailed brickwork, stone windowsills & trim, Roman arches, a flat roof in the middle with a hipped roof over each of the protruding bays, and a decorative parapet. Concrete steps lead from the front walk to the porch. The school's initial enrollment was 178, which caused immediate severe crowding. Several improvements were made to the school between 1904 & 1956, including the addition of more school rooms, the installation of indoor bathrooms, a basement remodel, a reversal of the entry from facing Alcade Street to North Carroll Ave., and a one-story central plant that provided the building with central air-conditioning and heat. David Crockett Elementary underwent much expansion over the years, which replicated the original design while retaining its architectural integrity. It was the oldest operating school in the Dallas Independent School District when it closed in 1989. The school was named a Dallas Landmark in 1993. According to the nomination form, it is unclear how the name David Crockett was selected for the school. However, it is noted that the school gained particular prominence in 1955 when the famous song "Davy Crockett" was at its height. On #TBT, we are featuring some of Dallas County's unique architecture that has earned their prestigious spot on the Texas Historic Landmarks record. Content and photos derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall's Landmark Structures & Sites.
#TBT With Halloween just two days away, it seemed #TBT With Halloween just two days away, it seemed fitting that we feature not only a Texas Historic Landmark but also one that is believed to be haunted. The Sons of Hermann Hall is a fraternal lodge-turned-bar and music venue that is located on Elm Street in Exposition Park. It is housed in a historic building that had its grand opening in April 1911. It was designated a Dallas Landmark in 1987. ⠀ ⠀ This historical dance hall and home of Sons of Hermann Lodge 66 and Lodge 22 is said to be the oldest free-standing wood structure in Dallas AND the oldest bar! Some also believe that the former “cranky” caretaker Louis Barnhardt haunts the place. People have reported seeing phantom figures walking by a doorway, while the stairs, a downstairs back room and the ballroom all have had ghostly activity. Others have reported seeing a formally dressed couple walk in, go down a hall and then vanish. Other accounts include stories of pictures falling off the walls, unexplained voices echoing, children's laughter and slamming doors.⠀ ⠀ An interesting fact… In 2002, the winner of the first season of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, passed her first audition at Sons of Hermann Hall. While the hall is currently closed to the public due to COVID, it is available for small private events. When it reopens, patrons can enjoy weekly swing dancing, live music, and acoustic jam sessions. It can also be rented out for events. You can find their calendar and contact information at sonsofhermann.com ⠀ ⠀ On #TBT, we are featuring some of Dallas County’s unique architecture that has earned their prestigious spot on the Texas Historic Landmarks record. Content and photos derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall’s Landmark Structures & Sites.⠀
We are loving the 2021 Color Trends collection fro We are loving the 2021 Color Trends collection from @behrpaint and are eager to incorporate them into our client's dream homes. This is just a subset of their 21 picks, visit behr.com to see all of their collection. Which is your favorite? 📷: @behrpaint
#TBT The Harlan and Pure Ice Buildings were const #TBT The Harlan and Pure Ice Buildings were constructed in 1914 by pioneer produce dealer William Ellis Harlan, Sr. Soon after the buildings' completion, other produce-related businesses and wholesalers began moving into the area, establishing the site to be known as the Dallas Farmers Market. ⠀ ⠀ The Harlan Building is a two-story, deep violet brick building with four bays. A two-bay annex was later added. It is ornamented with cast stone and specially patterned brickwork and has the name "Harlan" incised in the cast stone. The Pure Ice Cold Storage Building is a four-story, light red brick structure. It is rather plain and only has a band of cast stone between the third and fourth floors. ⠀ ⠀ The Harlan building was purchased by Craig Melde in 2002, who, along with Architexas, set about turning the property into a mixed-use, retail/residential development. The renovation included an intensive process of stabilization, restoration, and reconstruction. The building currently houses Ruibal's Topiary Systems (part of Ruibal's Plants), as well as two one-bedroom, one-bathroom condos. The two buildings are among the few remaining early structures representing the significant contribution of the City of Dallas produce market to the economy and cultural diversity of downtown. The buildings were designated a Dallas Landmark in 1988 and were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.⠀ ⠀ On #TBT, we are featuring some of Dallas County's unique architecture that has earned their prestigious spot on the Texas Historic Landmarks record. Content and photos derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall's Landmark Structures & Sites.⠀
#TBT The Good Samaritan Hospital was built in 1920 #TBT The Good Samaritan Hospital was built in 1920 in Wilson's Subdivision in the historic south. The hospital was owned and operated by German immigrant Martha Schultze and began as a small community-centered hospital that functioned primarily as a birthing clinic and treated the general public, the aged, and infirm. Historical records show that many of the patients were unwed and pregnant "charity cases." Hundreds of births occurred in this hospital until it closed in 1945. The building became a residential hotel for African Americans in the early 1950s and is currently a multi-family home. The two-story building is of Prairie School-style foursquare and includes expansions made in 1933, 1934, 1941, and 1957. The 1933 addition roughly tripled the size of the structure. Its front façade features an inset brick porch with four square columns and a heavy balustrade, while its exterior is sheathed in stucco. There are three sets of one-over-one wood windows on the second story, and the entrance is off-set with one-over-one windows on either side. The front yard is enclosed with a four-foot iron fence. Today, the building still sits on its raised brick foundation and retains its original shape and hipped roof. It was added to the State Historic Marker Program in 2008 and was designated a Dallas Landmark in 2012. On #TBT, we are featuring some of Dallas County's unique architecture that has earned their prestigious spot on the Texas Historic Landmarks record. Content and photos derived from historical data at Dallas City Hall's Landmark Structures & Sites.
Who's ready for a vacation? 🖐 We are! Since fly Who's ready for a vacation? 🖐 We are! Since flying to France isn't on today's to-do list (sadly), we continue our virtual vacation with a #watercolorwednesday from Laura's sketchbooks. France provides considerable fodder for studying architects. This beautiful example of Saint Hubert Chapel in Amboise, France, is from Laura's perspective in 1996. Not only is it a gorgeous structure with intricate stained glass and ornate friezes, but it is also the final resting place for Leonardo da Vinci.⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #france_vacations #loves_france_ #frenchwatercolor #stainhubertchapel #amboise #watercolor #water #watercolorart #artoftheday #sketchbook #visitlafrance #dallasarchitect #dallasdesigner #instapaint #architecture #architecturedrawings #archite #architecturelovers #virtualvacation
#TBT - In 1913, Dallas was developing new transpor #TBT - In 1913, Dallas was developing new transportation facilities, building prominent commercial and cultural centers, and growing new residential areas. It was recognized for its population growth, as well as a regional center of trade and commerce. It was also designated as one of twelve locations for a Federal Reserve Bank. ⠀ ⠀ The seven-story Dallas Federal Reserve Bank was designed in the neoclassical revival style by architects, Graham, Anderson, Probst, and White of Chicago. It is a large limestone Beaux-arts style structure with classical tenets and eclectic ornamentation, including massive carved eagles. Strong emphasis was put on the building's frontal façade and the monumental portico, representing visual strength, stability, and permanence. The building was completed in 1920 and opened in 1921. However, an expansion by architects Grayson Gill of Dallas was added in 1939-40. This new addition had a notable design influence of modernity and a reduction in decorative emphasis. The mid-line cornice was removed in another expansion in 1960 for fear of structural failure. Besides window and grille replacements, no further alterations have been made to the building since then.⠀ ⠀ Operations of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank were moved out of this location in September 1992. The building was purchased by Digital Realty Trust in 2012 and currently operates as a data center. The structure was designated a Dallas Landmark in 1977 and is a physical testament to the history, character, and development of the city of Dallas—past, present, and future.
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