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An Architect's Perspective: Why Virtual Reality is Improves Design
June 21, 2018

Although not everyone is using VR, even those who haven’t adopted the technology quite yet find it to be incredibly useful. Laura Davis at hpd architecture + interiors says that, “As an architect, I have the challenge of communicating my vision for a place that doesn’t exist.

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Market Scale

Are Solar Mandates Worth the Tradeoffs?
May 15, 2018

“Just like any material or system that is selected on the basis of future cost savings you have to weigh the return on investment,” Hall said. “Solar panels deliver immediate savings to your electric bill.

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Dallas Observer

The Last Surviving Mansion Stands on Ross Avenue, But for How Long?
October 2017

“I’m just terrified we’re going to start losing parts of the house because they’re not sealed off from water,” says architect Holly Hall, the grounds chair for the Dallas Woman’s Forum, the volunteer organization that has been headquartered at the mansion since 1930.

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Dallas Morning News

Updated patio furniture sets the stage for summer fun
May 2017

Holly Hall, architect and interior designer at hpd architecture + interiors in Dallas, TX, believes this to be a move in the right direction, saying, “It will create many benefits for the environment, for home owners, and for the solar industry.”

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Construction News

Spotlight – Holly Hall,
President/Partner, HPD Architecture
May 2016

Holly Hall isn't afraid of the word "no". Or change. Or what others think. Or what the future holds when it's uncertain. Instead she embraces it as an adventure.

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Construction News

Happy mediums
April 2015

It was high-fives all around Feb. 18 for HPD Architecture LLC. The Dallas arhitecture and interior design firm was celebrating in style at New Life Hardwoods in the Dallas Design District ...

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AIA Dallas

10 Under Ten Competition Winners
March 2015

And the winners are...

2015 10 Under Ten Portfolio Submission
This competition is an opportunity to showcase the built and unbuilt work of young architects to the Dallas Community at large.

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SPCA of Texas

“Home for the Holidays” Luxury Dog Houses
November 17, 2014

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Audio Visual News Network

Tannoy and Lab.gruppen Reinforce Audio at Dallas Hall
October 23, 2014

"Holly Hall of HPD Architecture contacted me to ask if I'd do the acoustic design for the project, but the client was essentially the construction manager on the project and was emphatic that there would be no sound system."

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National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

The 8 Best Podcasts for Architects
October 9, 2014

Grab a drink and unwind with Laura Davis and Larry Paschall, principals of HPD Architecture. This dynamic duo discuss everything from finding a contractor to working abroad. We were especially delighted to find an episode about becoming a mentor!

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D Home Magazine

Best Designers of 2014
March 2014

Laura Davis, AIA, has been honored as one of D Home Magazine’s Best Designers for 2014. Davis was selected through the magazine’s poll of 250 prominent showrooms in the Dallas area. The March-April issue of D Home Magazine profiles Davis along with the other award-winning designers.

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Zing!

Hottest 2014 building materials are energy-efficient and sustainable
December 2013

Laura Davis, Vice President and Director of Marketing for HPD Architecture LLC in Dallas, says ThermaSteel is the product her company will be specifying for projects in 2014.

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Construction News

HPD Celebrates Five Years
June 2013

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Dallas Business Journal

HPD Architecture's Laura Davis on the keys to its growth
May 24, 2013

When I was an intern working at the architecture office where my mentor Holly Hall worked, she came to me and Larry Paschalland told us she was stepping out on her own.

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DallasVoice.com

Great Spaces 2013: Green with envy
April 2013

In new construction, there are countless ways to make a home the ultimate in energy independence. Over at HPD Architecture, their team is currently working on a project with several features that may cost a lot up front, but could pay for themselves tenfold in the long run.
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International Furnishings and Design Association’s Network Newsletter

Designing User-Friendly Interiors
for Aging in Place
Fall 2012

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Dallas Business Journal

Laura Davis: 40 Under 40 Award Honoree
August 24, 2012

Laura Davis, AIA, IFDA and principal with HPD Architecture LLC was honored by the Dallas Business Journal with the noted 40 Under Forty award for 2012. Davis was recognized along with the other recipients during a reception and award ceremony at the Granada Theater in Dallas. The award winners are featured in a special section in the August 24th issue of the Dallas Business Journal.

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Success Magazine

Baby Steps to Better Business
January 2012

As an expert resource, HPD Architecture is mentioned in everything from blogs to books and team members participate in speaking engagement at conferences across the country.

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Alaska Airlines

Peaceful Retreats
October 2010

According to Holly Hall, president of Dallas-based HPD architecture, walk-in showers are popular among aging homeowners who are looking to incorporate elements of "universal design"...

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Hinge Marketing Case Study

Social Media Pays off at HPD Architecture

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Hinge Marketing Online

HPD Architecture: A Study in Social Media for Architects

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International Furnishings and Design Association’s Network Newsletter

Spotlight on IFDA Leaders - Laura Davis, AIA, IFDA
Summer 2010

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Demographics Today

3 Million Baby Boomers will live to be 100 or more
July 2010

"We see need for professional home evaluations for accessibility and risk assessments," she says. "Through home modifications, such as widening doors, adding grab bars, eliminating trip hazards, and creating roll in showers, we can help aging seniors stay safely in their own homes."

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Builder News

Mod in Dallas
February 2010

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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. ⠀
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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.⠀
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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 ⠀
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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.⠀
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