Architecturally Significant Dallas

Architect Index: When You Think of Lakewood, You Think of Clifford Hutsell

By Shelby Skrhak / January 6, 2023 /

Clifford D. Hutsell built homes for people that appreciated art, character, style, and quality. To own a Hutsell-designed home is to own a piece of Dallas history. It’s the antithesis of the white box. It’s eclectic. It’s cool, and these homes are meant to be owned by people that are equally eclectic and cool. Hutsell Throughout…

The Original Bauhaus House Is Ready For a New Set of Tastemakers

By Nikki Barringer / October 1, 2022 /

This James Nagle-designed stunner just hit the market and if you want to inspire jealousy in others, claiming this one is sure to do the job.

This Ju-Nel Jewel in Eastwood Just Hit The Market

By Nikki Barringer / September 26, 2022 /

If you have dreams of the dreamiest Midcentury Modern with an open concept, repoured Terrazzo floors, and one of the most recognized names in the builder game, get ready to live. The single-story home with full guest quarters out back – that according to Compass’ Laura Reynolds isn’t even included in the 2,178 square feet…

The Statler, a Story in Renovation Success

By Shelby Skrhak / July 5, 2022 /

Nothing invokes midcentury Dallas more than The Statler hotel in Downtown Dallas. But like any 66-year-old Dallasite who’s had some professional restoration, she looks better than ever. Here’s her story. Today we featured a walk-through of the stunning The Statler Residences. But let’s take a look back at The Statler through the years. “Everyone wanted…

Architecturally Significant: Perry Heights Home of Arch Swank For Sale

By Shelby Skrhak / March 26, 2022 /

When Dave Perry-Miller agent Meg Read told me her listing near Oak Lawn was once owned by the renowned architect Arch Swank, I let out an audible ”Wow!” And then I immediately had questions. Like, Why wouldn’t you put that in a giant all-caps headline in the listing? ARCH SWANK OWNED THIS HOME AND NOW…