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Mark SEXTON, FAIA
Thursday, 7 pm
Magnolia Theatre, West Village

Working for three decades in the demanding architectural culture of Chicago,
the firm of Krueck and Sexton has set a standard by melding a lively and generous
vision with craft and precision. Among their major works is Crown Fountain, done
with artist Jaume Plensa, a centerpiece of Chicago's magnificent Millenium Park
along Lake Michigan. Educated at IIT, Mark Sexton brings to today's work ideas
and attention that reflect Mies' long legacy. www.ksarch.com

dallasarchitectureforum.org

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Andrew VERNOOY, AIA
“New Humanism: Taking a Stand—A Report on Ghost 13”
Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Dallas Center for Architecture,
1909 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Suite 100

Within the context of New Technologies in Architecture—new materials, new
geometries, and new structural strategies—Ghost 13 took a stand on the
principles of Place, Craft and Community. Initiated as a retrospective of
Brian Mackay-Lyons’ innovative 12 years of physically engaged, yet
theoretically driven, architectural production on his stunning site west of
Halifax, Ghost 13 listed among its participants some of the most talented
architects practicing today. Benchmarked by presentations from Kenneth
Frampton, Juhani Pallasmaa and Glenn Murcutt, the week of inspiring
discussions naturally lead to speculations about the larger agenda. Was
Ghost 13 merely a thoughtful reflection on beautiful architecture or did it
make a claim for New Humanism within the context of an exceedingly
technically driven culture. You decide, as attendants discuss the issues
explicitly, and implicitly, generated by the conference.

dallasarchitectureforum.org

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sponsored by: Briggs Freeman | Sotheby’s International Realty
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We love Modern. Modern design, Modern architecture, modern living. More
than just an aesthetic, “Modern” embodies new construction techniques and
materials, and new ways of addressing old problems. “Modern” is not just
what you live in, but how you live. From attainability to sustainability, the
singular thread that connects “Modern” is an outlook that embraces new possibilities
in living and lifestyle.

WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, January 28, 2012 (from 11am to 6pm)

WHAT: Self-guided driving tour of 8-12 modern and mid-century homes
throughout the Dallas area.

TICKETS: click here to purchase Advance tickets are $25.
Day of tickets will be available for $30.

dallas.modernhometours.com

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Lawn Care Seminar

Healthy lawns with less water.

The Lawn Care Seminar is offered FREE every winter. Come and learn from local
experts ways you can have healthy lawn with less frequent watering. Discover
the most effective and earth-friendly way to care for your lawn.

Richland College Performance Hall (Building “F”)
12800 Abrams Road, Dallas , TX 75243
Saturday, January 28, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

John and Amanda Griffin , turf and irrigation specialists with Smart Outdoor Services,
will teach you how to care for your lawn like an expert. Subjects covered include
selection of turf, mowing and basic lawn care. After the presentation, there will
be a question and answer with licensed irrigators on minor sprinkler system repairs.
A drawing for a 60-gallon rain barrel donated by Catch the Rain and bags of
Green Sense organic fertilizer from Rohde’s Nursery and Nature Store will be held
at the end of the seminar.

Making a Reservation Space is limited, please register online at
SaveDallasWater.com.
Let us know how many will be attending in your group. Also, you may
register by calling (214) 670-3155.

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Architecture Film Series:
The Heurtley House
7:30 p.m.

Architectural historian H. Allen Brooks hosts this documentary chronicling the five-year,
museum-grade restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright's Heurtley House, a wonder built in
1902 in Chicago's renowned Oak Park neighborhood. Created for banker and arts
patron Arthur Heurtley, the home is noteworthy for exhibiting many of the elements
that would come to represent Wright's signature "Prairie style."

Refreshments will be provided. A donation of $10 is requested at the door. RSVP to
info@DallasCFA.com. (Wright-related films are always popular, so RSVP soon
to guarantee a space...)

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The Architecture Happy Hour
Join us for this fun, social happy hour where you'll meet quality
professionals in the architecture, design, real estate, and construction
industries. This happy hour is fully devoted to what you all do best...
socializing and making connections.

When: Wed., January 18 , 5-7pm
Cost: FREE
Where: Warwick Melrose Hotel
3015 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX
(map)
click here to rsvp:

If you have questions please contact Dallas Architect,
Laura Davis at 214-751-2300 or laura@hpdarch.com.

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