Willis Winters

This Charles Dilbeck-Designed Park Cities Duplex is The Opposite of Cookie-Cutter Density

By Karen Eubank / February 22, 2024 /

We have loved this Charles Dilbeck-designed Park Cities duplex for years. When CandysDirt.com Publisher Candy Evans first spotted it for sale in 2017, it needed some TLC. That’s just what it received. Admittedly, it takes vision to breathe new life into a historic home, but when that happens, the result is nothing short of magnificent.…

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Highland Park High School’s Parade of Playhouses Entry is Inspired by Charles Dilbeck

By Nikki Barringer / July 18, 2023 /

Highland Park High School means business. They have a MAPS program that stands for “Moody Advanced Professional Studies.” It’s a three-pronger that includes brain science and health, engineering design, and environmental architecture. The program was designed to create a “profession-centered approach to education.” Now here’s where I’m about to tie it all up in a…

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One of The Most Important Dilbeck Homes in America is For Sale in University Park

By Karen Eubank / June 29, 2023 /

Homes designed by the legendary architect Charles S. Dilbeck have an almost magical quality. They are beautiful, of course, and impeccably built, but it’s their quirkiness and charm that truly delights us. Dilbeck had not only creativity but imagination. You can tell he thought quite seriously about not only creating unique designs but also making…

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Dallas Architecture Forum Hosts Free Panel on The Evolution of Dallas Parks

By Candy's Dirt / June 19, 2023 /

Dallas has made amazing progress in the development of parks and trails over the last 25 years. During this time period, area residents and visitors have witnessed a substantial increase in the amount of Dallas parks space throughout the city. This includes the opening of the transformative Klyde Warren Park, new parks in the urban core…

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The Foremost Example of a Charles Dilbeck Ranch Duplex is in University Park

By Karen Eubank / June 8, 2023 /

This University Park Charles Dilbeck ranch duplex is a rare opportunity to have it all. It’s a completely updated historic home designed by one of the most important Dallas architects of the 20th century and in one of our most sought-after neighborhoods. Willis Winters is the national authority on Dilbeck and the founder of The…

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