Momentum Issue
Texas Contemporary™ Monthly: Issue 10
Forecasting for the New Year
As we set our sights on evolving our creativity and productivity for the New Year, it is a good time to examine the trends of a changing world around us. We asked our collaborative team to share their perspectives and insights and wish to share them with you. These are important and mindful considerations of our Texas Contemporary™ culture and brand of architecture, design, and interiors.
Society commitment to protecting the natural environment is growing at a rapid rate
Continued commitment to sustainable development and sustainable architecture
Continued innovations and advancements that enhance collaboration in growing remote working environment
Develop creative and non-traditional opportunities that provide mentoring, training, and internships for new generations to gain experience as remote working is on the rise
Career advancement and leadership opportunities in organizations as Baby Boomers prepare to continue to retire
Advances in construction techniques with 3D printing, renewable materials, building systems will continue to evolve
Emerging trends in student housing and campuses to match the needs and expectations of today’s students with amenities that foster engagement and socialization, creating smarter buildings that will improve student health and retention rates
Interiors curated to channel a sense of comfort, less trendy and more about personal expression and style
Growing trend of people moving to smaller communities and rural areas creates new opportunities
Changing socioeconomic trends and income disparities in our Texas region and beyond requires new approaches to address these challenges
On The Boards
Future Tasting Facility for Ron Yates Winery - Hye, Texas
The LEVY DYKEMA team is excited to lead the design of the Future Tasting Facility of Ron Yates Winery, in the Texas Hill County. The tasting facility is located on the winery property to complement the existing and future Ron Yates vineyards and will be adjacent to the winery’s production facility.
The design of the tasting facility reflects the existing architectural forms and materials found at the winery and incorporates new design elements to create a refreshed customer experience. The open plan features panoramic views of the vineyard, two-levels of indoor and outdoor tasting areas, spaces for private events, and a wine cellar, making it the perfect destination for a relaxing Texas getaway.
La Retama Central Library - Corpus Christi, Texas
The city of Corpus Christi recently partnered with LEVY DYKEMA to reimagine the exterior and landscaping of the city’s main library located in a park in the central city.
Since the construction of the facility in 1985, the role of the La Retama Library has evolved to include many community center events. LEVY DYKEMA was tasked with evolving the exterior of the building and landscaping to attract the neighborhood and community to visit the library.
A new landscaped entrance with mosaic columns and planters was designed to complement the existing Danny O’Dowdy sculpture located at the entrance. In addition, terraced native plants open up a broad vista of the front façade and new white and gray color scheme accentuates the geometric architectural volumes. The proposed changes help create an inviting place for Corpus Christi residents to visit.
The Beauty and Power of Timeless Architecture
A message from our President, Stephen V. Levy
As we move into our new, bright, inspiring studios at The Sampson Building, with its historical marker as the oldest office building on Congress Street in downtown Austin, and concurrently move our Corpus Christi studios into the historic and famed The Chamberlain Building, once the corporate headquarters of H-E-B, I am boldly reminded of the beauty and power of timeless architecture.
Be it the timeless architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, Empire State Building or UT Tower right here in Austin, you get a special relationship with architecture and design that is meaningful and memorable.
That is how we feel about bringing new life to these two special spaces we now call home. It also serves as a strong reminder to design with aspiration of creating architecture that is timeless and powerful in the work that we do every day.
As a business colleague once shared, "inspiration is all around us."
