In the past year, Bart and I have had our eyes open for a building to purchase to house his shop, office, as well as a small gallery and preferably a tenant space to rent. We've spent countless hours going up and down our neighborhood in Oak Cliff [because who wouldn't want to bike to work] as well as all throughout the Dallas Design District and neighboring Riverfront area. No solid luck so far but it'll happen. One day. Even if we must win the Lottery first. An unexpected side effect of the search is that I've come to love the nondescript warehouses along Irving Boulevard. What used to be shabby, rundown buildings to me, I now see in a new light: well designed, functional, beautifully executed buildings of simple means. From the research I've done, the large majority of these buildings were built in the 1950s. Most have brick facades trimmed with stone. Today's developer would simply utilize tilt wall construction or simply expansive metal buildings as an inexpensive means to an end. Unfortunate, isn't it?
Emily D.
4/12/2013 06:33:55 am
I've been guessing about that building as well! Interesting location, eh? Right next to city facilities, a daycare and that new, totally random sand volleyball court/bar.
Bonnie G.
4/18/2013 06:44:07 am
Found my way here from the new th+a website. Love this! And have really loved watching the building pictured be transformed. I come and go from our office down Canton. Love the paint job on the day care center too! Bright and vibrant. Love your writing too! Comments are closed.
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