Building a Stronger Texas, One Project at a Time
Firm Roots
At Salazar Architect, we believe that spatial justice is social justice, which is inextricably linked to racial and climate justice. Our firm is dedicated to collaborating with community partners to create spaces that advance equity, resilience, and justice for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and other marginalized communities. Our designs aim to be restorative and liberatory for those harmed by racialized policies and practices, while being shaped by community voice and lived experience, and economically and culturally supportive of marginalized communities.
Our Approach
Our reason for doing the work we do is not to achieve design awards, but to achieve social impact. We are uniquely structured and organized around three Design Research Labs: Community Design, Wellbeing Design, and Sustainable Design. These three tenets form the core ethos of our work.
- The Community Design Lab (CDL) focuses on collaborating with underserved communities to create an equitable and resilient built environment. We create participatory processes, focus groups, workshops, and open houses to gain community input and make meaningful, inspiring places.
- The Wellbeing Design Lab (WDL) focuses on the art and science of designing for human health and comfort. We help project teams to create supportive communities by integrating Trauma Informed Design, Biophilic Design, and Universal Design strategies into our design process using color, form, texture, art, landscape, and culturally specific elements to promote healing and wellbeing.
- The Sustainable Design Lab (SDL) approaches sustainable design through the lens of environmental and climate justice, economic stability, and social empowerment. Our work focuses on holistic, data-informed strategies that reduce the carbon footprint of our work while balancing environmental impact with human comfort.
Each project we work on interfaces with all three labs, ensuring that the knowledge gained in the labs is reflected in our design work.
Services Offered
At Salazar Architect, we offer a wide range of services, including:
- Community-based design: We work closely with underserved communities to create equitable and resilient built environments. Our process is participatory, and we prioritize community input and feedback to create meaningful and inspiring places.
- Trauma-informed design: We integrate Trauma Informed Design strategies into our design process to create supportive communities. We acknowledge that physical environments impact physiological and emotional states and can have a direct impact on people's sense of identity, worth, dignity, and empowerment.
- Sustainable design: We approach sustainable design through the lens of environmental and climate justice, economic stability, and social empowerment. Our work focuses on holistic, data-informed strategies that reduce the carbon footprint of our work while balancing environmental impact with human comfort.
- Universal Design: We create inclusive and accessible spaces that can be used by all people, regardless of their age, ability, or background.
At Salazar Architect, we are committed to creating spaces that are equitable, resilient, and just. We believe that design has the power to create positive social impact, and we are dedicated to using our skills and expertise to create a better world for all.
Racial Tensions and Unpleasant Experience
The reviewer, Page Vacation, shares their disappointing experience with a person who they strongly dislike due to their racial exploitation. According to the review, this individual's behavior was unacceptable and created an unpleasant atmosphere.
Unpleasant Behavior
The reviewer expresses their disdain for the person's behavior, stating that they have never liked someone who engages in racial exploitation. The tone is one of strong disapproval and frustration, indicating a negative emotional response to the situation.
Lack of Specifics
The review lacks specific details about the incident or interaction, which makes it difficult to pinpoint exactly what happened. However, it is clear that the reviewer felt uncomfortable and upset by the person's behavior.
Summary
This review highlights the reviewer's distaste for racial exploitation and their unpleasant experience with someone who engages in such behavior. The reviewer's strong emotions and negative tone suggest that this incident had a lasting impact on them.