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Sakowitz Building To Shine as Center of Style Again
HOUSTON, TX – March 10, 2008 - The American Institute of Architects, Houston Chapter, is pleased to announce the 2008 Celebrate Architecture Gala, benefiting the Houston Architecture Foundation, will be held in the historic 1951 Sakowitz Building. For one night only, the space, now known as 1111Main Garage, will hearken back to the glamour of the 1950s Houston Main Street shopping experience. It will include elements of the original interiors, as well as the trademark Sakowitz shop window vignettes, with live models showcasing authentic period fashions. Robert Sakowitz is also expected to be in attendance. Partygoers will dine on a southern-inspired menu, groove to southwest soul sounds, and have the opportunity to bid on a range of high-end items through a silent auction. Gala chairs are Diann Lewter, with CB Richard Ellis, Inc. and Mike Lewter, with J.E. Dunn Construction Company.
Date Saturday, April 26, 2008
Time 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Place 1111 Main Street Garage (former Sakowitz Building)
Valet Parking off Dallas Street
Evening Catering by City Kitchen
Entertainment by Commercial Art
Period Clothing by Cheeky Vintage
Design award winners showcase (on-going)
Silent Auction (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
Dinner (8:00 p.m.)
Dancing (9:00 p.m.)
Attendees Architects, Interior Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Subcontractors, Landscape Architects, Consultants, Interior Designers, Vendors, Design Award recipients, Supporters of AIA Houston and the Houston Architecture Foundation
About the Sakowitz Building
Prolific Texas architect Alfred C. Finn designed The Sakowitz Bros. Department Store at 1111 Main Street in downtown Houston. Construction finished in 1951. The influence of Art Deco and Art Moderne styling was particularly evident in the Sakowitz sales departments. The building served as Sakowitz Bros. Department Store until the store closing in 1985. Spire Realty purchased the building in 1998 and renovated the interior as a parking garage, while maintaining the historic facade. Younan Properties recently purchased the significant Houston landmark, which is attached to the 1010 Lamar office building, and has donated use of the facility for the gala event. The original exterior remains intact, though very little survives of Finn’s original interiors, with the exception of patches of terrazzo flooring.
About Houston Architecture Foundation
Houston Architecture Foundation is a non-profit, educational and charitable foundation chartered in 1986 to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the ways in which architecture and urban design influence and enhance the quality of life in our community. The Foundation Vision is to be a catalyst for public understanding and interest in architecture and urban design. Houston Architecture Foundation awards grants twice a year for projects that are exemplary in effect and have the potential for significant impact on: public awareness of the benefits of good design; quality of life in the Houston area; civic environments; and the public realm. Grants are awarded for community assistance, publications, broadcasts, educational projects, exhibitions, scholarships, research, and public service. For more information, contact Barrie Scardino at 713-520-0155 or barrie@aiahouston.org.
About American Institute of Architects Houston
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Houston Chapter is the voice of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in service to society. For more information, contact Barrie Scardino at 713-520-0155 or barrie@aiahouston.org.
About Younan Properties
Younan Properties, Inc. is a privately-held real estate and asset management company headquartered in Los Angeles. Younan owns and operates Class A office building in Dallas, Houston, Chicago and Phoenix. It is the second largest office building owner in Texas with more than 8 million sq ft of office space in Houston and Dallas. For more information, contact Denise Davis at 818.703.9600 or DDavis@younanproperties.com
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Media Information:
All media and photographers welcome; check in required at main entry with Carrie Stallwitz.
For interviews with Robert Sakowitz, please contact Carrie Stallwitz in advance.
Valet parking available at the corner of Dallas Street and Main Street.
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