Dallas Architecture

Jon Anderson: It Took Dallas 12 Years to Kill a Skyline

By Jon Anderson / October 12, 2020 /

When people hear about “view protection” they think of silver spoon high-rise dwellers not wanting to share “their” sky. As a tin-spoon high-riser, there’s truth to that. Certainly, I checked nearby zoning to see what could be built in front of me (few do until it’s too late). But what about views towards the urban…

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McDermott House is One Modern Masterpiece on Preservation Dallas Fall Tour

By Candy's Dirt / October 21, 2019 /

By Carol Roark, Preservation Dallas Special Contributor In July 1953 Margaret and Eugene McDermott bought a property across the street from Highland Park Town Hall. Befitting his status as the Chairman of Texas Instruments, the couple needed a residence that could not only house their family, but offer space for them to entertain. Landscape architects…

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AIA Dallas Built Design Awards Highlight Local Projects

By Jon Anderson / October 15, 2019 /

Last week, The Dallas branch of the American Institute of Architects awarded winners in their annual Built Design competition (versus June’s Unbuilt awards). There were 72 nominations, which consisted of eight private residences, 10 medical facilities, and nine educational projects – and one scrappy Tyler, Texas, bank who had three entries. Above is my favorite…

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You Can Party Like a VIP at This Year’s AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

By Joanna England / October 4, 2019 /

One of the most highly anticipated home tours in Dallas, the AIA Dallas Tour of Homes boasts a curated collection of modern homes selected by architects, and it’s back for year lucky 13. This time, though, the two-day tour will highlight both newly built and renovated homes and includes a VIP ticket option that gets…

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White Rock Home Tour Alert: Owners Dish The Dirt On 6522 Trammel Drive

By Amy Puchaty / April 15, 2019 /

The White Rock Home Tour is only a couple of weeks away so we are putting the spotlight on one of our favorites, 6522 Trammel Drive! The exquisite A. Gruppo Architects-designed home was built in 2017 and offers 2,650-square-feet of sophisticated luxury living. This includes one-of-kind custom touches from a swinging TV partition to stunning…

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