Paul Revere Williams - Revision history

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	* A Blueprint for Change report.		* A Blueprint for Change report.
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	* Architect.		* Architect.
	* BAME Community.		* BAME Community.
		+	* Black excellence in UK civil engineering.
	* Diversity, equality and opportunities in the construction industry.		* Diversity, equality and opportunities in the construction industry.
	* Frank Lloyd Wright.		* Frank Lloyd Wright.
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	* Theme Building, LAX.		* Theme Building, LAX.

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−	\| This residence, built in 1952, was designed by architect Paul R Williams for himself and his family.	+	\| This Los Angeles residence, built in 1952, was designed by the African-American architect Paul R Williams for himself and his family.
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		+	* A Blueprint for Change report.
	* Affordable housing.		* Affordable housing.
	* American architecture and construction.		* American architecture and construction.

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	\| Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building is located in the West Adams neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California.		\| Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building is located in the West Adams neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California.
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	* American Institute of Architects AIA		* American Institute of Architects AIA
	* Architect.		* Architect.
		+	* BAME Community.
	* Diversity, equality and opportunities in the construction industry.		* Diversity, equality and opportunities in the construction industry.
	* Frank Lloyd Wright.		* Frank Lloyd Wright.

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−	\| Langston Terrace Dwellings in Washington, DC ~~were~~ built between 1935 and 1938 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.	+	\| Langston Terrace Dwellings in Washington, DC - built between 1935 and 1938 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
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	As a youngster, he was the only African-American pupil in his school. He began studying architecture before working as a landscape architect and studying architectural engineering. He was warned by teachers to find another career path despite his intelligence, being told, “Your own people can't afford you, and white clients won't hire you." Despite this discouraging career advice, Williams first became certified as a building contractor in 1915 and received his degree in architecture in 1919.		As a youngster, he was the only African-American pupil in his school. He began studying architecture before working as a landscape architect and studying architectural engineering. He was warned by teachers to find another career path despite his intelligence, being told, “Your own people can't afford you, and white clients won't hire you." Despite this discouraging career advice, Williams first became certified as a building contractor in 1915 and received his degree in architecture in 1919.

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	One of his earliest professional roles came in 1920, where he served on the first Los Angeles City Planning Commission. In 1921 he became a certified architect and was hired by one of the top architects in Los Angeles, British-born John C Austin.		One of his earliest professional roles came in 1920, where he served on the first Los Angeles City Planning Commission. In 1921 he became a certified architect and was hired by one of the top architects in Los Angeles, British-born John C Austin.
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	In 1939, he won the AIA Award of Merit and would later go on to become the first African American elected as a Fellow to the AIA in 1957. He was awarded the AIA's Gold Medal in 2017, 37 years after his death.		In 1939, he won the AIA Award of Merit and would later go on to become the first African American elected as a Fellow to the AIA in 1957. He was awarded the AIA's Gold Medal in 2017, 37 years after his death.

−	By the end of his career, Williams designed more than 2,500 buildings, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.	+	By the end of his career, Williams had designed more than 2,500 buildings, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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−	\| Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building is located in the West Adams ~~neighborhood~~ of Los Angeles, California.	+	\| Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building is located in the West Adams neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California.
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	As a youngster, he was the only African-American pupil in his school. He began studying architecture before working as a landscape architect and studying architectural engineering. He was warned by teachers to find another career path despite his intelligence, being told, “Your own people can't afford you, and white clients won't hire you." Despite this discouraging career advice, Williams first became certified as a building contractor in 1915 and received his degree in architecture in 1919.		As a youngster, he was the only African-American pupil in his school. He began studying architecture before working as a landscape architect and studying architectural engineering. He was warned by teachers to find another career path despite his intelligence, being told, “Your own people can't afford you, and white clients won't hire you." Despite this discouraging career advice, Williams first became certified as a building contractor in 1915 and received his degree in architecture in 1919.
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	One of his earliest professional roles came in 1920, where he served on the first Los Angeles City Planning Commission. In 1921 he became a certified architect and was hired by one of the top architects in Los Angeles, British-born John C Austin.		One of his earliest professional roles came in 1920, where he served on the first Los Angeles City Planning Commission. In 1921 he became a certified architect and was hired by one of the top architects in Los Angeles, British-born John C Austin.
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	In 1923, Williams became the first African-American member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He also opened his own firm in 1923, at the height of the real estate boom in Southern California.		In 1923, Williams became the first African-American member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He also opened his own firm in 1923, at the height of the real estate boom in Southern California.

−	Williams quickly built his reputation for designing affordable housing along with extravagant homes that were said to exhibit elegant proportions. This attracted people with money and taste including clients such as Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and other show business icons. Many of his designs included innovative features such as hidden screens as room dividers and patios as additional living space.	+	Williams quickly built his reputation for designing affordable housing along with extravagant homes that were said to exhibit elegant proportions. This attracted people with money and taste, including clients such as Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and other show business icons. Many of his designs included innovative features such as hidden screens as room dividers and patios as additional living space.

	Williams once spoke out about the irony of his position as architect to the stars, stating that most of the homes he designed and oversaw the construction of were built on land covered by segregation clauses that would prohibit African Americans from purchasing them.		Williams once spoke out about the irony of his position as architect to the stars, stating that most of the homes he designed and oversaw the construction of were built on land covered by segregation clauses that would prohibit African Americans from purchasing them.

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	* Affordable housing.		* Affordable housing.
	* American architecture and construction.		* American architecture and construction.
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	* Architect.		* Architect.
	* Diversity, equality and opportunities in the construction industry.		* Diversity, equality and opportunities in the construction industry.

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		+	"Expensive homes are my business and social housing is my hobby."
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		+	--Paul R Williams
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−	~~"Expensive homes are my business and social housing is my hobby."~~
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−	~~His non-residential projects were numerous and significant, many of them becoming familiar Los Angeles landmarks.~~

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	\| Williams designed the Polo Lounge, the Crescent Wing and the Pink Palace's signature loopy signage at the Beverly Hills Hotel.		\| Williams designed the Polo Lounge, the Crescent Wing and the Pink Palace's signature loopy signage at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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		+	His non-residential projects were numerous and significant, many of them becoming familiar Los Angeles landmarks. Some of the more noteworthy include:

	* 1939 - MCA Building (winner of the AIA Award of Merit)		* 1939 - MCA Building (winner of the AIA Award of Merit)
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		+	* Affordable housing.
		+	* American architecture and construction.
		+	* Architect.
		+	* Diversity, equality and opportunities in the construction industry.
		+	* Frank Lloyd Wright.
		+	* Levittown.
		+	* Modernist architecture.
		+	* Pocket door.
		+	* Theme Building, LAX.

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	\| Langston Terrace Dwellings in Washington, DC were built between 1935 and 1938 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.		\| Langston Terrace Dwellings in Washington, DC were built between 1935 and 1938 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
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−	His non-residential projects were numerous and significant, many of them becoming ~~iconic~~ Los Angeles landmarks.	+	His non-residential projects were numerous and significant, many of them becoming familiar Los Angeles landmarks.

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	\| Williams designed the Polo Lounge, the Crescent Wing and the Pink Palace's signature loopy signage at the Beverly Hills Hotel.		\| Williams designed the Polo Lounge, the Crescent Wing and the Pink Palace's signature loopy signage at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
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	\| Theme Building is located near the Los Angeles International Airport. It was designated by the city as a historic-cultural monument in 1993.		\| Theme Building is located near the Los Angeles International Airport. It was designated by the city as a historic-cultural monument in 1993.
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