2023: Year in Review
Texas Contemporary™ Monthly: Issue 32
Fresa’s Westlake | Austin, TX
Reflecting on 2023
This year, LEVY DYKEMA’s commitment to excellence was underscored by the accolades garnered for our award-winning designs showcasing the creative spirit that defines Texas Contemporary™️. From Torre receiving the 2023 AISD Celebrating Design Texas Award to the privilege of designing the new Ishkah Memorial Park in Corpus Christi’s Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge, 2023 has been an extraordinary year at LEVY DYKEMA.
We experienced significant growth this year, marked by the addition of exceptionally talented team members who have brought fresh perspectives and expertise to our dynamic firm. We also focused on positively impacting our community through various volunteer initiatives, embodying our culture of giving back and fostering meaningful connections.
Join us on this reflective journey as we celebrate a year of accomplishments, collaboration, and service to our clients and the broader community.
LEVY DYKEMA transformed a Christian Science Reading Room into a Leasing Center at the REV Student Housing high-rise. Our interiors team successfully met tight deadlines and budget, preserving the building's charm by using existing elements.
The Mega Region
The unprecedented boom of the Mega Region is here. It's been referred to as the I-35 Corridor, the Texas Triangle and other monikers over the years. But now, the exponential, growth of the newly coined Mega Region is catapulting our economy and growth potential for every industry and business like never seen before.
The Texas Tribune recently hosted a Mega Region forum with economic development leaders from Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio, moderated by former Mayor of San Antonio, Henry Cisneros that signals an important shift towards collaborative engagement to optimize our collective and individual community potential.
It's powerful and it's real. LEVY DYKEMA is excited and proud to embrace the vast potential of the Mega Region. We look forward to collaborating with the public and private sectors to optimize this milestone opportunity.
The LEVY DYKEMA Way, features insights from clients and team members.
This month, we hear from Director of Operations, James Hadden.
"Holiday Wishes" Program
For the second year in a row, our colleague, Susan, led a project gathering gifts for 11 children in an Austin foster home through the "Holiday Wishes" program.
These children will be receiving many of their holiday wishes this year!
Teknion "Festival of Trees"
We are thrilled to announce that our "Feliz Navidad" Christmas tree has claimed the "Fan Favorite" title at the Teknion Christmas Festival of Trees contest.
Thank you to the Interiors team for their collaboration in creating this one-of-a-kind tree that has now been donated to a deserving family to enjoy this holiday season. Let the joy of "Feliz Navidad" continue to spread warmth and cheer!
Dell Children's Hospital
We had the pleasure of joining JJ Flooring’s efforts of donating 50 decorated trees to Dell Children's Hospital through their “Helping Hands” program.
A Message from Our President
Year of the Portfolio
Reflecting on 2023, I feel a great sense of pride and accomplishment. I am inspired by the energy and commitment to excellence of our talented team, which is accelerating our growth as one of the region’s leading architectural firms.
From our architectural achievements being featured in the internationally distributed book, Architects of the Southwest, to our community engagement and support, momentum is clearly on our side. This year has been a testament to our collaborative efforts, resilience, and commitment to shaping spaces that exceed our client’s expectations.
As we step into the new year, we continue to challenge the expected through our branded spirit of Texas Contemporary™ approach. From retail to student housing, industrial to restaurants, office to public spaces, and more.
We welcome 2024…Year of the Portfolio!
Stephen V. Levy