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Photo Gallery: Here Are the Winners of AIA Dallas’ 2020 Built Design Awards

by | Oct 12, 2020
The Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects virtually celebrated built projects from Dallas or Northeast Texas architects that exemplify excellence in a virtual celebration last week. Here's who was recognized.
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Perkins and Will’s Justin Parscale: ‘Take Risks, Explore What Ifs, and Deliver’
by | Oct 12, 2020
The architect thinks a great life is having a job where you can have "crazy, stupid fun" along with a mission to "do something badass" to help others. That's why working on catalyst projects, like Red Bird Mall, and passing along a “can do” message to young people are part of his plan.
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Common Desk Chosen as Operating Partner to Reimagine the Continental Gin Building in Deep Ellum
by | Oct 6, 2020
August Real Estate Co. selected Common Desk to reposition the historic Continental Gin Building for the future of office. Common Desk's team will touch all aspects of the building, from design to property management—Founder Nick Clark says it's going to be a "holistic offering the market has yet to see."
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How Lessons From COVID-19 Can Create Healthcare Solutions for the Future
Dallas-based Jim Henry leads CallisonRTKL's global team focused on healthcare design solutions.
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Dallas Innovates’ 10 Most Popular Stories in September

by | Oct 1, 2020
Rising to the top of the list: How the private charitable foundation of Dallas Mavericks Owner and “Shark” Mark Cuban partnered up with tech companies to bring an "AI Bootcamp" to underserved DFW students. Here's our roundup of the Top 10.
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DFW Startup Launches Kickstarter for Puzzles Highlighting the Work of Black Artists
by | Sep 28, 2020
The puzzle company is currently fundraising through Kickstarter. Although it's already halfway to its goal, the project will only be funded if it reaches $4,200 by Oct. 5.
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EarthXR Launches First-Ever Virtual Immersive Nature Reserve to Kick Off Climate Week
by | Sep 21, 2020
Wild at Home will allow viewers to explore Africa, the Amazon, and Asia from their mobile devices while staying socially distant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Young Leaders For Change Presents Bite-Sized Recounts of Professional Advice in ‘Mentor Moments’ Podcast
by | Sep 15, 2020
The series, created and hosted by Dallas-native Alex Quian, invites young professionals to lend an ear to business experts (like the CEOs of TopGolf and Cawley Partners) to get a leg up.
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Obstacle Course Creator Ninja Nation Opens Second DFW Location

by | Sep 9, 2020
Ninja Nation's new Murphy arena marks the beginning of its franchising program.
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Here’s Why Female Creatives Are ‘Unique Unicorns’ in the Industry
by | Sep 3, 2020
During a Dallas Startup Week panel, three women in art and business talk about how to break the status quo in male-dominated industries.
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Top 10 Dallas Innovates August 2020
Dallas Innovates’ 10 Most Popular Stories in August
Rising to the top of the list: How the private charitable foundation of Dallas Mavericks Owner and “Shark” Mark Cuban partnered up with tech companies to bring an "AI Bootcamp" to underserved DFW students. Here's our roundup of the Top 10.
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Kendra Scott Partners with Dallas’ Balfour in its First-Ever Brand Collaboration
by | Aug 27, 2020
The company wants to “reinvent tradition” by teaming up with powerhouse brand Balfour, the more than 100-year-old premier class jewelry provider, while also pivoting its GEMs program.
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In a Time When Restaurants Have Taken a Hit, Here’s Why Revolving Kitchen’s Commercial Kitchen Rentals Thrive

by | Aug 26, 2020
Revolving Kitchen's ghost kitchens are equipped with the infrastructure necessary to develop a new concept or scale while driving costs down. Popular chains like Wingstop have taken notice—in a COVID-19 world, all you need is a kitchen.
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West End Downtown Dallas
DDI Foundation Donates $300K for West End Park Water Feature That Changes With the Weather
by | Aug 18, 2020
The interactive water table will bubble, mist, or be still as it reacts to Dallas weather. West End Square is slated for completion in early 2021.
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Teachers at Momentus School, a pre-K to 5th grade school specializing in social emotional health, took their team photo this year with Bitmojis. [Courtesy of Momentous Institute]
Education On Trend: Oak Cliff’s Momentous School Launches Bitmoji Classrooms for Virtual Learning
by | Aug 12, 2020
Teachers at the Momentous Institute's pre-K through fifth-grade laboratory school are creating virtual classrooms complete with Bitmoji avatars to bring life to remote learning. Now two of its teachers have created a playbook for others.
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How This Dallas-Based Female Entrepreneur Launched a Clothing Line in the Middle of a Pandemic
by | Aug 6, 2020
Jamber is a new contemporary unisex streetwear line that's "made to motivate," inspired by the entrepreneurial journey of its sports manager turned fashion founder.
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