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There’s a new design term percolating over from Europe called “broken concept.” I think of it as open concept 2.0. If the point of open concept is to remove all dividing walls to combine multiple rooms, Broken Concept is about achieving openness while retaining some separation. Think of it as a halfway point between individual…
The Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society puts on a can’t-miss tour every time, featuring some of the best-preserved homes throughout Highland Park and University Park. But sometimes a restoration becomes so much more than just fixing up an old house. Sometimes a restoration is more about celebrating craftsmanship and history. That’s what Patty and…
Our Tuesday Two Hundred will give you a take of Dallas urban loft living near Oak Lawn. Located at 4603 Lester Dr. in the Hawthorne Street development, it’s a 2-2 with a powder room and 1,927 square feet, soaring ceilings, modern touches, a a decidedly urban feel. This is a secure, gated community in the Oak Lawn Medical District. It offers…
As former Rangers announcer Mark Holtz once announced at the beginning of every Rangers game: “It’s baseball time in Texas!” Yes, today is opening day for your Texas Rangers, who meet the Seattle Mariners at 3:05 p.m. today at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. It’s the first of 162 games for our home team, and…
When it comes to home remodeling projects, homeowners are all about improving either a home’s curb appeal or energy efficiency. This is true in Dallas, the state, and the nation. A new report from the Texas Association of Realtors released Friday, the Texas Remodel Valuation Report, looked at the profitability and popularity of home improvement projects in 2015…
Big thinkers and dreamers have shaped North Texas development since John Neely Bryan wandered into the area in 1839. Last week, more than 700 gathered at an gala and soirée to celebrate vibrant, innovative projects that have a positive impact on the built environment in North Texas. This was the Urban Land Institute of North Texas‘ second annual Impact Awards,…
