Ryan Streiff
Northern Heights is a surprising little neighborhood. It’s an area enveloped by a verdant landscape with one side home to a conservation district with charming bungalows and Tudors from the 1920s. However, when you cross Abbott Avenue, you enter a contemporary world of duplexes and townhomes backing up to the Katy Trail. The homes in…
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Bud Oglesby built this custom classic Modernist home in 1985. It’s a beautiful example of how less really is more. We generally don’t regard the 1980s in Dallas as a decade of architectural inspiration. Oglesby was one of the stellar exceptions. He embraced simplicity of form and materials. His thoughtful consideration of how light enters…
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Drive east out of Dallas. In just over an hour, you’ll be in the Piney Woods of Van Zandt County and the towns of Edom and Ben Wheeler. You won’t want to leave. This is where you’ll find a gorgeous 26-acre spread that was once an equestrian property. The land is entirely fenced in, so…
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When I saw photos of this decidedly different Lakewood luxury home, I was sure it belonged to a designer. I was not far off. It belongs to acclaimed contemporary artist Carly Allen Martin, and her touch is everywhere. You’ve probably seen Martin’s work in a variety of public places, including BBVA Compass Bank, Texas Oncology Hospital, and…
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I’m always struck when I see a house and barely recognize that I’ve written about it before. That’s the case with this stunning gated Preston Hollow luxury estate. The 13,104-square-foot mansion has undergone two extraordinary transformations over the years. The first massive expansion and overhaul was done in the 1990s with architect Cole Smith Jr.…
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