A gay and lesbian community center

TXw: Architecture should reflect the growing needs of the gav and lesbian community by providing facilities which will promote and strengthen the community. 7U>^ Ta^^,^- Architecture has evolved through the needs of humankind. We build to shelter, comfort, and delight. Throughout history, architecture has evolved along with society, bringing new ways of thinking and living. It is through architecture that change can take place and create a world of fantasy. It is evident in each movemem of architecture that reactions toward society was the driving force for change. It is imperative to note that society is what creates architecture. Today the gay culture is becoming more prominent. Gays are becoming more outs spoken and open about their sexuality. Yet, there are no facilities that architecturally reflect this growing community. Co^^/f^i^^', The project is a community center that aims to define a community within Dallas, TX. The area is predominately gay and the facility should express architecturally the essence of the -ay community as well as the neighboring communities by proNiding'" differem levels of interaction: Recreational, Cultural'and Ci\ic