The Original Bauhaus House Is Ready For a New Set of Tastemakers
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Buddies, are you ready to drop jaws, drool more than just a little bit, and if you’re not already in a place to purchase this home, get yours listed ASAP??? Here it is. The Original Dallas Bauhaus Home. Presented by Compass’ Jonathan Rosen, a name synonymous with all the good stuff. Seriously, it’s like a Dream House Party over at The Rosen Group and we’re into it.
First, let’s do a little coursework. What is Bauhaus? What defines it and why is it so freaking special? Aside from the obvious “why it’s so freaking special” you can see with your own eyes.
From your good friends at History.com, “Bauhaus was an influential art and design movement that began in 1919 in Weimar, Germany. The Bauhaus movement championed a geometric, abstract style featuring little sentiment or emotion and no historical nods.”
And get this… “The Weimar school was inspired by Expressionist art and the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and designer William Morris.” AHHH, it’s all clicking now, right? There’s a whole dang Masterclass on Bauhaus design and the five key characteristics they call out… Functional shapes, abstract shapes used sparingly for décor, simple color schemes, holistic design and basic industrial materials like concrete, steel and glass.”
Checking in on 5970 Westgrove Drive and it’s hitting all the checks. Clean, minimalist lines inside and out, polished concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling windows everywhere, and literally the least fussy interiors you’ve ever seen. It’s spectacular.
I love this house. It’s set on two acres and backs a greenbelt. Rosen said it has the best vibes and you FEEL it. He said the most challenging part is staying indoors because even though the inside is incredible, the backyard is irresistible. There’s a massive, covered patio with a true-to-form sleek, industrial covering, infinity pool, sport court, and the most immaculate lawn bordered by lush landscaping. Award-winning Hocker Design designed and implemented the architectural landscape.
The home itself was originally designed by James Nagle and extensively remodeled in 2015. The owners did such an exceptional job, the updates walk the finest line of era-appropriate and timeless. All the materials selected are right in line with that minimalist Bauhaus aesthetic and neutral palette.
This might be one of the best houses in all of Dallas so get in while you can. There isn’t an Open House scheduled, but if you’re interested, reach out to literally any agent. I know any one of us would gladly tour this one ALL DAY.
Rosen has 5970 Westgrove Drive listed for $3,995,000.
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James Nagle was a post modernist architect, certainly influenced by Bauhaus aesthetics. This lovely Dallas house appears to be of late mid-century vintage, and I agree that the sensitive remodel remained true to its origin.
In 1933, the Nazis, may their names be erased, outlawed the Bauhaus movement, and sealed the Bauhaus school. The Director, Mies van der Rohe, fled to Chicago. Another Bauhaus associate, Franz Ehrlich, was imprisoned at Buchenwald, and ironically forced to design parts of the notorious camp, including the art moderne letters on the gate, which spelled “Judem Das Seine,” tr. “To Each His Own.” Other former Bauhaus associates voluntarily affiliated with the Reich.
Also in 1933, thousands of Jewish persons were fortunately able to flee to Tel Aviv. Among them were former Bauhaus students who designed the 4000 (!) distinctive Bauhaus International Style apartment houses on Rothschild Boulevard and adjacent streets. Collectively known as “White City” for their white-washed exteriors, these beautiful buildings were recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. It has been my privilege to lead architectural tours of these neighborhoods.