I recently had the chance to speak with Hardy Habberman and reminisce about Fair Park and what it meant, not just to the city as a whole, but specifically it’s impact on individuals like the two of us. You can find the article on page 30.
Norman Alston, FAIA, among the 6 architects from North Texas elevated to Fellowship of the American Institute of Architects in 2019.
Historic Lakewood Theater now the home to Bowlski’s, the off-beat bowling center opening this Friday. Really, it works.
An interview with Craig Spivey, creative genius behind the new Bowlski’s, soon to open in the historic Lakewood Theater.
With the tragic loss of the Ambassador Hotel, how do we now respond to the city that remains?
Preservation Achievement Award presented to the Lakewood Theater restoration.
“Save Our Buildings, Save Ourselves”, An article by Jeff Siegler
In the drive to modern sustainability, one of our most important historic buildings wins surprise recognition for its efforts.
This article from the The Art Newspaper cuts through the silliness swirling around the future of Notre Dame after last month’s tragic fire.
Norman Alston, FAIA and other new AIA Dallas Fellows recognized during Celebrate Architecture 2019.
Lakewood Theater resumes its role as the proud symbol of a community.
Norman Alston recognized for his contributions to the advancement of architecture and society.
Unique Bianchi House approved for landmark designation by Dallas’ Landmark Commission.
The Future meets the Past. Norman Alston speaks about historic preservation to students at the University of Texas at Arlington.
The passing of William Murtagh, first Keeper of the National Register
Dallas City Council approves contract for Fair Park First to manage Fair Park.
The inner workings of the lighted ball atop the Lakewood Theater Tower.
Restoration of the neon at the historic Lakewood Theater continues with the removal for restoration of the lighted ball at the top of the Big Tower.
Dallas Park Board votes to recommend to City Council the contract between Fair Park First and the City of Dallas for the long-term management of Fair Park National Historic Landmark.
This article may bring to light a gathering conflict in the way we experience our city.
An unimaginable tragedy as perhaps 20 million historic artifacts may have been lost.
Facadism may occassionally work as an urban design tactic, but please don’t call it preservation - Starr Herr-Cardillo.
Building Notre Dame on PBS goes into fascinating detail about how one of the world’s most recognized and beloved buildings came to be.