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 Steve Chambers, AIADallas, Texas, August 26, 2010...As part of its ongoing efforts to bridge innovative producers of architecture and design technologies and materials with architects and designers, Marmomacc, an international exhibition of stone design and technology held every year in Verona, Italy, will host the 12th edition of VeronaFiere, a continuing education program for architects. A total of 32 architects--16 from the U.S., the others from Canada, the U.K., India, South Africa, Australia, Singapore and Vietnam--will spend four days studying the relevance of stone to modern design and sustainable architecture. “Designing with Natural Stone” will run from September 27 - October 2, 2010 in Verona, Italy, in conjunction with Marmomacc, a leading global conference for designing in stone. More than 175 architects from all over the U.S. have participated in previous editions of the course. Marmomacc’s continuing education program is recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Australian Institute of Architects and the South African Institute of Architects.
Veronafiere offers this course to help architects learn advanced techniques in the use of marble, granite and other stone materials. The program is a unique combination of classroom lectures, guided architectural tours, and field trips to local quarries, as well as to natural stone processing facilities. This comprehensive approach enables architects to better understand stone’s full life-cycle -- including how marble is quarried, cut, processed, finished, selected for specific jobs and installed, all using the latest technologies and products.
The 2010 coursework will include visits to a Botticino Marble quarry and a nearby stone processing plant, a case study on the stone use in the new Dallas Cowboys stadium, and an architectural tour of Verona. Sustainable design (SD) became a principal focus of the course in 2008. A minimum of four AIA SD credits will again be offered, including a session on technology and sustainability, and case studies of sustainable projects in stone. 2008 VeronaFiere Architects at quarry visit
“Designing with Natural Stone” has been recognized by the AIA as a “Best Practices and Trends” educational program. Comments from last year’s students support this judgment:
* “The week-long experience was great. What I particularly enjoyed was learning about new products and technologies now being used for stone. I will certainly utilize what I learned in my future work.” Saverio Manago – Michael Graves & Associates (Princeton, NJ)
* “I’ve been attending and preparing seminars for my AIA chapter for more than 10 years and the concept of having a specialized seminar throughout an entire week is the best continuing education I’ve ever received. I now possess a broader knowledge of natural stone and feel more confident in choosing the right type of stone for my projects.” Alberto Lastra – Rivera & Lastra (San Juan, PR)
* “I feel that the mixture of lectures, presentations, tours and hands-on was just right. I had a marvelous week, met a lot of interesting people and hope that I can continue to be involved with this group and with the program.” Thomas McCabe -- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (New York, NY)
 Verona, Italy
Verona was founded by Etruscans, the first historical records are from the century 4th century BC and a notable commercial and political city in Roman times. The stone amphitheatre, with its round façade was originally in white and pink limestone from Valpolicella, but during the Middle Ages the Arena was used as a sort of quarry for other buildings. The first interventions to recover its functionality as a theatre were started during the Renaissance. Verona continues to be a leading quarry, worldwide, for stone and marble.
About Steve Chambers
Steve has been a licensed architect since 1975 and is a principal and founder of Stephen B. Chambers Architects, Inc., an architectural firm that specializes in residential design, remodeling, and historic renovation. He is also a licensed interior designer. Stephen B. Chambers Architects, Inc. believes in using the principles of Sustainable Design and Universal Design. He understands the process of residential design, from conceptualization through construction. He recognizes that listening to what his clients need and collaborating with them to design their homes can produce superior results. His signature talent is the ability to generate a variety of creative solutions, realizing that excellent design can be achieved in many ways and styles.
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 Announcement for Garden Conservancy Open House in Dallas
The garden for the Hall home was chosen by the U.S. Garden Conservancy as one of America's "Best Private Gardens" in Dallas, Texas. The Conservancy writes on their website, "This modern Texas garden is a model for sustainability in the urban environment. Through capture and re-use of natural rainfall, propagation of native plants and use of honest, appropriate materials, this garden succeeds in reducing its footprint on the environment. Bold, simple detailing and architectural approach to site design result in a variety of micro-environments, and the seamless integration of interior and exterior spaces." Lanscape Architect for the project was Shane Garthoff, Garthoff Designs. Steve Chambers collaborated with Shane on the site planning and integration of landscape with the architectural design. For more details on the home and its design, go to chambersarchitects.com/sustainable-modern-design.html
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 Front view of dog trotJosiah Daniel’s great great grandfather built the Daniel log home in 1856. The oak logs, cut from his farm, were assembled to form a double-pen dog trot. The log home is comprised of two rooms (of equal size) separated by an open breezeway, the dog trot. This is typical of southern log house of this era. Members of the Daniel family have owned the home since it was built. Susan and Josiah set out to preserve and restore the house to its original state.
“We could not have done this without the help of our Dallas architect, Stephen B. Chambers, AIA, who does historic preservation and restoration. A lot of research went into the restoration of our house and it was restored using antique materials,” states Susan.
Brooke Giannetti, interior designer and author of the blog Velvet & Linen, came up with the idea to award a prize of a handmade table to demonstrate how personal style influences appearance of a decorative item. If six different people had the exact same coffee table, it might look different in six settings. “It comes down to how you place it, the other pieces surrounding it, the shape and color of the room and how you accessorize that table. Putting your personal touches to a reproduction piece can be very rewarding,” says Brooke. Mark Sage of Bobo Intriguing Objects was kind enough to offer three Brickmaker’s tables for a give away on Brooke’s blog.
 Daniel’s living roomReaders of the Velvet & Linen blog were asked to submit photos of a room where the table could be placed. Three winners were selected by the votes of thousands of readers. The Daniel’s living room was one of the winners.
Chambers’ design of Daniel Dog Trot preserves and displays the original craftsmanship of the 1856 home without sanitizing history. Evidence of the limited technical means of the builders of 150 years ago is still present. The Daniels’ plan is to use the property as a family retreat, working farm, and make it available to local historical groups.
About Steve Chambers
Steve has been a licensed architect since 1975. He is also a licensed interior designer. He has specialized in designing residences for over thirty-three years and has also built a number of homes himself. He understands the process of residential design, from conceptualization through construction. He recognizes that when he is designing for a client, he must listen to what the clients want and then collaborate with them to design a home that meets their needs and preferences. As a result of a detailed interview, developed over years of working with many clients, creative and livable designs emerge. His signature talent is the ability to generate a variety of creative solutions, realizing that really good design can be achieved in many styles.
More information about Steve Chambers, AIA
Residential architects Stephen B. Chambers, Inc.
Contact our Public Relations Director, Stephanie Chambers
More pictures of the Daniels homes can be seen at:
http://chambersarchitects.com/smith-county-dogtrot.html
The results of the Velvet & Linen contest can be seen on the blog at: http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com.
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Marshall, Texas - Attached to the west wall of the Wood Building being renovated by Stephen B. Chambers Architects, Inc., is a MADI Art installation by internationally renowned artist, Volf Roitman. The Marshall MADI Art Wall was dedicated in a citywide ceremony on December 18, 2009.
 Volf RoitmanMr. Roitman, the founder of the South American MADI art movement, describes MADI art as
“a form which celebrates asymmetry and the three-dimensional…add a generous amount of vibrant color and playfulness.”
Edmund Wood, a Marshall native, and his wife Anna Wood, provided space on their office building and the finances to install the art on its west side. The Marshall News Messenger quotes City Manager, Frank Johnson,
“it can have a huge impact on the children in the community. It exposes them to what is literally and internationally significant piece of art…”
 Mardi Art Wall, Marshall, TexasSusan Spears, Michelson Museum of Art Director, says,
“there is no message, no underlying anything, it just brings exciting color and fancy. It’s just to make you feel good.”
Steve Chambers, AIA:
“I enjoyed his collaboration with Mr. Roitman and feels that the addition of his art to the renovation of this building brings additional forms, colors, invention and imagination to the Marshall streetscape and serves as an interesting contrast to the historical homes and the Marshall Courthouse, which can be seen two blocks to the west of the MADI Art Wall.”
Roitman’s art pieces were moved from the façade of a Dallas building and installed in Marshall.
“Using the embodied energy of this art adds an additional element of sustainable/green design to the project,”
states Chambers.
For more information on MADI art visit Wikipedia.
About Steve Chambers
Steve has been a licensed architect since 1975. He is also a licensed interior designer. He has specialized in designing residences for over thirty-three years and has also built a number of homes himself. He understands the process of residential design, from conceptualization through construction. He recognizes that when he is designing for a client, he must listen to what the clients want and then collaborate with them to design a home that meets their needs and preferences. As a result of a detailed interview, developed over years of working with many clients, creative and livable designs emerge. His signature talent is the ability to generate a variety of creative solutions, realizing that really good design can be achieved in many styles.
More information about Steve Chambers, AIA
Residential architects Stephen B. Chambers, Inc.
Contact our Public Relations Director, Stephanie Chambers
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214-801-8360 (cell)
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Stephen B. Chambers Architects, Inc. Completes Historic Rehabilitation of Log Cabin ‘Dogtrot’ in East Texas
DALLAS – June 30, 2009 – Stephen B. Chambers Architects, Inc., an architectural firm that specializes in modern and traditional residential design, remodeling, and historic renovation, recently completed an historic rehabilitation of a pre-Civil War two-pen dogtrot log home near Tyler, Texas.
“The client’s primary goal for this restoration was to provide a guest cottage for the weekend farmhouse that Chambers recently completed for his client on the East Texas land that his been in their family since 1871. The new farmhouse, when completed looked as though it could have been built by the clients’ ancestors when they acquired the property in 1871,” says Steve. He drew from the distinctive architectural tradition of East Texas: a simple, box-like structure with a gable roof; big front porch; galvanized steel roofing; sandstone exterior; and over-sized barn lights finish the rustic feeling.
With the new farmhouse completed, Steve turned his attention to the restoration of the original log cabin that the client’s great-great-grandfather built with his own hands when he moved to Texas in 1856. This vintage structure consists of two cabins (pens) separated by an open passageway (dog-run or dogtrot), with a continuous gable roof covering both cabins and the passageway between them. The porch extends across the entire front of the house and, the passage between the two pens, was enclosed by screens. A lean-to shed, was constructed at the rear of each cabin for a kitchen and bathroom. This type of shed was often an addition to these 19th century Texas log cabins.
 Rounding out the firm’s portfolio of East Texas project s, Steve currently is currently working on an 1895 Folk Victorian home in Marshall, Texas, the restoration of an office building in Marshall, Texas, and the remodel of a home in Longview, Texas. Chambers Architects will collaborate with Volf Roitman, a renown MADI artist, to incorporate his sculpture into the exterior of the office building located in downtown Marshall, Texas. Mr. Roitman has relocated his MADI sculpture from Dallas to Marshall, Texas for this project.
About Steve Chambers
Steve has been a licensed architect since 1975. He is also a licensed interior designer. He has specialized in designing residences for over thirty-three years and has also built a number of homes himself. He understands the process of residential design, from conceptualization through construction. He recognizes that when he is designing for a client, he must listen to what the clients want and then collaborate with them to design a home that meets their needs and preferences. As a result of a detailed interview, developed over years of working with many clients, creative and livable designs emerge. His signature talent is the ability to generate a variety of creative solutions, realizing that really good design can be achieved in many styles.
Log Home General Contractor: Byron Bottoms, Heritage Restorations
Interior Designer: Mary Cates, ASID
More information about Steve Chambers, AIA
Residential architects Stephen B. Chambers, Inc.
Contact our Public Relations Director, Stephanie Chambers
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