The Preservation Dallas 24th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards

Preservation Dallas has just announced the 2023 Preservation Achievement Awards recognizing outstanding projects that preserve, rehabilitate, and enhance Dallas’ built history and neighborhoods. 

Nominees submitted projects for consideration that focus on the historic significance of a building or site and the goals and challenges of the work performed. Nominations are accepted from owners, individuals, groups, neighborhoods, organizations, contractors, and architects.

Over the years, award winners have included such diverse projects as the MKT Caboose at the Katy Trail Ice House, The Eagle Ford School (where the notorious Bonnie and Clyde went to school), The Statler, The Longhorn Ballroom, and, of course, historic homes across the city.

This year submissions came in from Collin, Denton and Rockwall counties, showcasing the growing awareness of the need and value of historic preservation of our built heritage.

Our fundamental belief at Preservation Dallas is that historic buildings add to the community and the quality of life. They help us remember where we came from. Historic preservation is the closest thing to time travel we have. It’s an immersive experience. You can feel the space, see the colors, and understand how things were different. That is valuable. We are not predisposed in Dallas to preserve, so the awards are an important way to recognize efforts, show appreciation and educate the public about what is possible.

Norman Alston, FAIA, President of Preservation Dallas

The 2023 Preservation Dallas Achievement Award-Winners  

RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE PROJECTS IN DALLAS

• 201 Landis, a residential renovation in the 10th Street Historic District
  • Participants: Elyse Design & Build; Oak Cliff Building Materials
• The Rosenfield House, aka “The Blue House,” a residential renovation in the Cedars
  • Participants: Mark Martinek, Jay Baker, Katherine Seale
• 514 N. Marsalis, a residential-to-office renovation in the Lake Cliff Historic District
  • Participants: DSGN Associates; Bravera; Green Mark Build
• 700 Dumas Street, a residential renovation in the Junius Heights Historic District
  • Participants: John Hampton; JM Management Construction Solutions

COMMERCIAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCE RENOVATION PROJECTS IN DALLAS

• The Magnolia Petroleum Building, a commercial renovation in the East Quarter of Downtown Dallas
  • Participants: OMNIPLAN Architects; ARJO Engineers; Andres Construction Services; Viewtech; Todd Interests
• The Pegasus Sign Repairs atop the Magnolia Hotel, a historic resource repair in Downtown Dallas
  • Participants: Phoenix I; Max Air Tool; JQ Engineering; Newcrest Images; City of Dallas

RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION PROJECTS IN COLLIN COUNTY

• The Ereckson House, aka “The Pink House,” a residential renovation in Allen
  • Participants: Tezanto; Zubiate Building Works; McMillan Movers
• The S.B. Wyatt House, a residential renovation in Plano’s Haggard Park Heritage District
  • Participants: The Ratliff Group; ROA Design Group; Perfect Colors Painting & Construction; Southern Pro-Vision Landscape & Irrigation

HISTORIC RESOURCE PROJECTS IN COLLIN COUNTY AND DENTON COUNTY

• Allen Barn Relocation Project, a historic resource relocation and reconstruction at Allen Heritage Village
  • Participants: Phoenix I; City of Allen Parks & Recreation; Allen Heritage Guild
• The Gibson-Grant Historic Log House, a historic resource renovation in Flower Mound
  • Participants: Phoenix I; McCoy Collaborative; Denton County; Town of Flower Mound

An additional list of Special Achievement Award recipients is under consideration and will be announced at a later date.

The Preservation Dallas 24th Annual Preservation Achievement Awards ceremony will be held Wednesday evening, May 17th, 2023, at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum.