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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 | Author: admin

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“During the past 100 years a number of dramatic changes in the character of public life have taken place, all of which makes detailed and careful planning of people an essential theme within the built environment. Comparing street scenes from 100 years ago with present day street scenes, an obvious change in the volume and character of the public life stands out. In the bustling street scenes from around 1900, nearly all people are engaged in some type of necessary activities. Use of the public realm was an important part of daily life, and the spaces were filled to maximum capacity with all kinds of activities; in the process, public space functioned in the ever-present role as the essential meeting place for people.”

- From “Urban Oasis” designed by Behnisch Architects Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, who received special recognition for social responsibility.

In spring of this year we announced the  3 winning entries for the latest of the Urban Re:Vision design competitions, Re:Vision Dallas.  We are now pleased to announce the Re:Vision Dallas Special Awards, recognizing 10  teams of architects and designers from around the world who’s entries exhibited exceptional  creativity, innovation and community consideration.

The special awards categories include:

Special Recognition for Social Responsibility

Special Recognition for Being Visionary

Special Recognition for Breadth of Research

Special Recognition for Community Methodology

Special Recognition for Connection Between Public and Private Realm

Special Recognition for Interesting Technological Innovation

Click here to see complete information including team descriptions, overviews and images.