Dick Clark Architecture, LLC is an Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

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-based architectural firm.

The firm, founded in 1979 by Dick Clark III, designs contemporary architecture. Dick Clark Architecture's projects include residential, commercial, educational and restaurant design. They are also involved in the revitalization of Austin's downtown Warehouse District. The firm has earned a number of industry awards.

The majority of the work is in central Texas; notable individual clients include Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

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 and Jerry Jeff Walker

Jerry Jeff Walker

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. Commercial clients include Isis Investments, Whole Earth Provisions, Ruth's Hospitality Group, parent company of the Ruth's Chris Steak House

Ruth's Chris Steak House

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 chain of fine dining restaurants.

Transformation of Downtown Austin

Since the firm's founding in 1979, Dick Clark Architecture has completed over 35 projects in the downtown area. These projects include restaurants, bars, condominiums, residences and commercial spaces:

• The Bitter End
• The Brazos Lofts
• Dick Clark Offices
• Kenichi Restaurant
• Key Bar
• Maiko
• Mezzaluna
• Rain Bar
• El Sol Y La Luna
• Ruth's Chris
• Speakeasy Roof Deck
• Cuba Libre
• Star Bar
• Halcyon
• 219 West
• Spring Condos Interiors

Selected Projects

Several projects recently completed by Dick Clark Architecture are shown below. In addition to these commercial and residential projects DCA has also worked on several projects for non-profit groups including an Orphanage Design in India for the Miracle foundation which will be built the Summer of 2009.
The firm has designed numerous modernist buildings including one for Amy's Ice Cream, a local Austin favorite with an externally mounted steel stairwell.

Awards

• 2008, 2007, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1996 AIA Honor Award
• 2004 Custom Home Design Award
• 2003 International Interior Design Association Award
• 1999 Downtown Austin Alliance Inaugural Downtown Impact Award