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Street Smarts: Architect David M. Schwarz

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Geoffrey Baer profiles architect David M. Schwarz, the 2015 winner of the Richard H. Driehaus Prize at the University of Notre Dame. The success of Schwarz's work in Texas has given way to urban master plans, concert halls, ballparks, and stadiums around the country that draw on the traditions of American modernism.

Aired: 03/18/15

Rating: NR

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Geoffrey Baer profiles architect David M. Schwarz, 2015 Richard H. Driehaus Prize winner.

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Video thumbnail: Chicago Tours with Geoffrey Baer David Schwarz | Nancy Lee & Perry R. Bass Performance Hall

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David Schwarz | Nancy Lee & Perry R. Bass Performance Hall

Schwarz discusses the design of the Nancy Lee & Perry R. Bass Performance Hall.

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David Schwarz | Texas Rangers' Globe Life Park in Arlington

David Schwarz talks about the impact of Texas Rangers' Globe Life Park in Arlington.

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David Schwarz | Sundance Square and the master plan

Schwarz discusses the development of a master plan that included Sundance Square.

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David Schwarz | Architect Robert Miller on suburbia

Architect Robert Miller on suburbia.

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David Schwarz | Cook Children's Medical Center

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David Schwarz | Planning the Grid for Fort Worth

Richard Bliss discusses how the grid for Fort Worth was laid out.

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David Schwarz | Architect Robert Miller on research

Architect Robert Miller discusses the high level of research Schwarz does on his projects.

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David Schwarz | Edward Bass on Bass Performance Hall

Philanthropist Edward Bass discusses the process of building Bass Performance Hall.

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David Schwarz | Edward Bass on Sundance Square

Philanthropist Edward Bass describes working with Schwarz on Sundance Square.

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David Schwarz | Sean Cook on Cook Children's Medical Center

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