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Art Deco Dimensions

Art Deco Dimensions was founded in 2005 by John Thomas.  Mr. Thomas is a noted Art Deco Historian, author, lecturer, and period preservation/design consultant specializing in the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne period 1925-1940.

Art Deco Dimensions was founded in 2005 by John Thomas.  Mr. Thomas is a noted Art Deco Historian, author, lecturer, and period preservation/design consultant specializing in the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne period 1925-1940.

Professional services include consulting for design, adaptive resume, restoration, rehabilitation, preservation, and reconstruction of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne cultural resources and historic properties in accordance with the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment Historic Properties.  Clients include developers, architects, real estate professionals, nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, and homeowners.

Art Deco Dimensions is unique as we work to assemble a team of practicing professionals in architecture, engineering, and related fields to ensure project goals are achieved.  Additionally, we have extensive experience working with local government officials to navigate all aspects of project development.

Professional Affiliations
​American Institute of Architects
American Planning Association
California Preservation Foundation ​
National Trust for Preservation
Society of Architectural Historians​
Commissioner-Economic Development Commission, Long Beach-Current​
Chair-Long Beach, Community Investment Company-City of Long Beach-Current​
Chair-Long Beach Community Investment Company-City of Long Beach, CA-2013-2019​
Past President-Art Deco Society of Los Angles 2008-2016​
Past Chairman, City of Long Beach Redevelopment Agency, 2007-2012

Awards
Honored as “Preservationist of the Year” by Long Beach Heritage, 2012