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Architect as Politician: An Interview with David Robinson

David Robinson leads a discussion of a plan for Dunlavy Street at the site for the Montrose HEB. Photo by Chris Curry. David Robinson is an architect who has served in a number of different public positions—chair of the urban design committee for the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, president of the [...]

09.27.11 Environment
Infrastructure

Big “Green” Theme Park Idea Raises Hopes and Questions

Don Lessem, aka “Dino Don,” explains the park’s development. All images courtesy of Patricia Hernandez. During an information session at Kirksey Architects on Wednesday, September 8, a team including former Disney “imagineer” Chris Brown, developer Don Lessem (aka Dino Don), and scientist Dr. Matt Gardner presented plans for EarthQuest. The 1,600-acre resort and learning institute [...]

09.10.10 Architecture
Environment
Infrastructure

Infill: A Framework for Growth in the East End

Broadway Urban Corridor [Rendering by Allison Parrott] The thin urban fabric along Broadway in the East End is fractured by prominent voids. Used car lots, abandoned buildings, and empty land dominate the strip, which is the main route between Downtown and Hobby Airport. Just to the west of Broadway are a few streets of sparse, [...]

12.22.08 Architecture