A Multi-Voiced Monograph
Grayson Publishers has just produced our firm’s third monograph – the most unique of the three volumes. David M. Schwarz Architects 2008-2014 presents our recent works in beautiful photographs, just as the first two books did, but this time each project’s narrative exposition is written by a different author. The authors are a varied group, … Continue reading
Our Favorite Vacation Destinations
With the official start of summer only five days away and summer trips already underway, we thought we would share with you some of our staff’s favorite vacation destinations. Ranging in draw from serene and isolated to lively and dense, our staff’s go-to get-away locations are sure to inspire even the most seasoned traveler. Chicago, Illinois (submitted by … Continue reading
Portland, Maine: An Old City Becoming New Again
It is hard to believe that it has been 20 years since presenting my Graduate Thesis project at University of Maryland. My thesis was an urban renewal project focused on bringing housing and building mass to help re-define streets and park edges in a part of Portland, Maine, from 295 to the downtown waterfront, cut … Continue reading
May The Fourth: About Architecture This Is
May the Fourth – that special day for Star Wars fans everywhere. It should come as no surprise that DMSAS has its share of “scruffy nerfherders” and “pod-racers.” Though we don’t hang out at seedy interstellar truck stops in Mos Eisley, we, like most fans, do make our personal critiques of the epic plot and … Continue reading
A Toast to the Protector of the Body of Work
Loyal readers, It is with one part personal pride, one part personal joy and many, many parts appreciation that I dedicate this Parchment post to congratulate and celebrate our founder, partner and design leader, David M. Schwarz, the 2015 Richard H. Driehaus Prize Laureate. As most of you know, the Richard H. Driehaus Prize at … Continue reading
Alpharetta City Hall Opens as Centerpiece of New Development
We are pleased to announce and celebrate the grand opening of the new Alpharetta City Hall, at the heart of Alpharetta, Georgia’s new Downtown City Center Master Plan. We would like to congratulate Mayor David Belle Isle, the Alpharetta City Council, and the city of Alpharetta on their new landmark. The traditional design of the … Continue reading
Travelogue: Discovering the Iberian Peninsula
A portion of my ancestry can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, specifically Spain. Seeing it first hand – the people, the culture, and, of course, the architecture – is something I’ve wanted to do for some time now. Spain’s diversity of culture peaked my interest the most, from the northern Basque region to the … Continue reading
Travelogue: Wonders of Natural Stone in Verona
Faithful readers, you will recall in June, at the conclusion of my Chicago travelogue, I had hoped my next travelogue would come from Verona, Italy in the autumn. Well, I ended up waiting until my return to write it, but indeed, this post will chronicle my Veronese stone experience. With much anticipation, and great appreciation, … Continue reading
Q&A with Architectural Photographer Steve Hall
Architectural photography is an art that mirrors architecture in its meticulous eye for detail, scale & context. The trade’s practitioners are part photographer, part designer and part director. A strong working relationship between designer and photographer is critical to the capture of photos that perfectly convey a building’s character and story. We caught up with … Continue reading
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Places We Love
Posted by dmsarchitects on February 11, 2016 · 1 Comment
In honor of Valentine’s Day, our staff has compiled an addition to our ever-popular Places We Love series. The form and function vary from place to place, but across the board, these destinations occupy a special location in our hearts. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do, and we encourage you to share the … Continue reading →
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