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The Rolling Stones held a benefit concert following the devastating
Nicaragua earthquake of 1972, and with the $300,000 he had
to work with, architect Dick Clark created 150 homes—yes,
a mere $2,000 each. Though basic in form and function, the
homes provided protection from the sun and invited breezes to
keep the temperature as cool as possible. Designing with utmost
regard for a site's natural topography, the region's climate and
the local culture—these were the most important lessons that
Dick wanted to impart to students in the exchange program he
was running in Central America for The University of Tennessee.
Whether designing in Texas or a foreign land, Dick
believes in creating site-specific architecture that
feels right on its site and in the greater locale. A
Tudor mansion in Central Texas, for example, is
Dick Clark Architecture
Good projects begin, and end with
the architect's ability to listen.
ARCHITECT
LEFT: The downtown penthouse's open layout makes quiet relaxation as
comfortable as entertaining a large group.
Photograph © Paul Bardagjy
