Sep 9, 2022 | Architecture, People
The following is an opinion article written by Rex Nelson. It originally appeared in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. In a cover story for last Sunday’s Perspective section, I wrote about Ed Cromwell, a Princeton graduate who came to Arkansas as an architect for the...
Jul 21, 2022 | Architecture, Community, Engineering
Alex Foundation hosted its annual architecture + design summer camp July 11-15 at the McGehee Depot Museum. Now in its tenth year, the free summer camp offered eight rising 7th grade girls from Dermott, Dumas and McGehee a chance to experience immersive learning and...
Mar 1, 2022 | Architecture, Community
Those who have seen the Pantheon in Rome know concrete buildings are durable and can last a very long time. Concrete has been used in construction for thousands of years, with the Romans being the first to use it regularly in their construction. One of the most recent...
Nov 16, 2021 | Architecture, People
It’s no secret that like many other professions, the architecture, engineering and construction industries are predominantly made up of male workers. But more women are stepping into leadership roles in these industries, thanks in part to programs put in place to...
Mar 29, 2021 | Architecture, Community, Projects
The Legacy Center in West Dumas is working to transform the lives of rural people forever by addressing education opportunities, workforce development, food insecurity, and housing affordability. Rev. Arthur Hunt, along with community leaders Linda Hunt Rogers and...
Mar 5, 2021 | Architecture, Community, Projects
An important piece of telling the story of school desegregation in Arkansas is in the works through the Hoxie: The First Stand Civil Rights Museum. This museum will share true stories of courageous leadership, personal accountability, and collective respect for the...
