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development classes at several universities, allowing him to reach beyond the current associate membership and connect with upcoming graduates who will be the future associates and leadership of the AIA. Dunn continues to demonstrate his dedication, assistance, and leadership to the associate membership of the state of Texas within his own firm, his local community, and at the state level. The following received the TSA Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Architecture through the Media in Honor of John G. Flowers Honorary AIA: • Transformations: The Architects, Buildings, and Events that Shaped Dallas Architecture, compiled and edited by Marcel Quimby, FAIA; Dennis Stacy, FAIA; and Willis Winters, FAIA. Published in 2008 by AIA Dallas, the book serves not only as a history of Dallas architecture, but is also a vital reference source for the chapter’s past activities, its members, and the supporting community. Among the book’s unique features is a genealogical chart that documents how the profession evolved within the city. Due to its comprehensive information and attention to detail, the publication exemplifies the importance of a formal translation of oral history to the written word. • Lawrence Holdren Connolly, AIA, for his service as a contributing editor to Texas Architect and scriptwriter for TSA’s radio pro-
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gram The Shape of Texas. His extensive portfolio of work, spanning more than a decade, is testament to his contribution to the Texas architectural scene, including more than 40 articles published in Texas Architect. Citations of Honor were presented to the following organizations: • City of Dallas Parks and Recreation and the National Audubon Society for the extraordinary educational, environmental, and recreational amenity for citizens and visitors to Dallas: The Trinity River Audubon Center. • San Antonio Botanical Society and San Antonio Botanical Garden, cosponsors of the “Terrific Tree Houses” exhibit that further establishes the two organizations as progressive leaders illuminating San Antonio’s creativity and natural attributes. The following received TSA Citations of Honor– Artisan: • Legge Lewis Legge, an Austin-based artistic collaborative (architect Murray Legge, AIA, cinematographer Deborah Lewis, and artist Andrea Legge) recognized for its exemplary work on urban green-space creations both within and beyond Texas’ borders. • Dan Havel and Dean Ruck, a team of Houston artists (Havel Ruck Projects) recognized for contributions to Houston’s cultural life through public art projects such as O House and Trespass.
TSA Honorary Membership was conferred on the following individuals: • Paul B. Barwick, ASLA, senior planner for the City of Boerne, for his commitment to improving urban quality within Texas communities and his leadership in increasing public interest and participation in the design process. • Bill Lively, president of the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Trust, for his eight years spent raising $334 million to fund the largest cultural construction project in the history of Dallas. Upon completion, the Dallas Arts District will boast the largest contingent of structures by Pritzker Prize-winning architects in the world. • Juan Lopez, AICP, director of planning and zoning for the City of Edinburg, for promoting architectural design guidelines and leading his hometown of Edinburg ,making it an example for other communities for good design. • Stephen Sharpe, the editor of Texas Architect, published by the Texas Society of Architects, for his continued commitment to the publication and for nurturing the magazine towards excellence, giving its readers a better understanding of the extended reaches of architectural design and the environment. N o e l l e
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