With the theme of “Paradox,” the new issue of Columns provides thought-provoking commentary on paradoxes in architecture and the paradoxes we find within our own region. From the editor: “[We’ve] crafted a collection of contemporary architectural paradoxes that will, I hope, generate discussions, arguments, debates, and most importantly, critical thinking. One of our greatest underutilized assets in Dallas is discussed … Fair Park. This uniquely contrasts with an article by Julien Meyrat, AIA on the ‘Big Hair’ paradox of suburban residential development in North Texas. Bob Borson, AIA and David Messersmith, FAIA both bring the discussion into the practice. Their contributions focus on paradoxes in the architecture profession and perceptions of the architectural persona.”
