David Williams

The Architect Index: Dallas Homes Designed by O’Neil Ford

By Shelby Skrhak / July 7, 2021 /

The creation of Texas Modern style is credited to legendary architect O’Neil Ford and his mentor David Williams, and draws inspiration from none other than Frank Lloyd Wright. “O’Neil Ford helped launch Texas architecture on a new path by showing that its roots were deep and often beautiful,” Dallas Morning News architecture critic David Dillon…

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David Preziosi: The Struggle to Save Historic Homes is Real

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / December 17, 2020 /

David Preziosi, FAICPExecutive Director, Preservation Dallas It has always been a struggle in Dallas and the Park Cities to save historic homes from the wrecking ball. We have lost so much over the years and continue to do so because historic properties face incredible pressure, from property valuations to a desire for increased density.  The…

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A Texas Modern Architectural Masterpiece in the Heart of Bluffview

By Karen Eubank / April 18, 2016 /

The moment you see a Texas modern home  you know  it’s something extraordinary.  This masterpiece was designed by Stocker, Hoesterey and Montenegro Architects and pays tribute to the regional style developed by David R. Williams and O’Neil Ford. The cool contemporary is located at 5011 Shadywood Lane in the heart of Bluffview. The emphasis on…

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