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Bob Meckfessel Wins AIA Dallas Lifetime Achievement Award

By Joanna England | September 1, 2023 |

It’s not hard to imagine as the years turn to decades that the many Bob Meckfessel designs sprinkled throughout North Texas will become sought after like the E.G. Hamiltons, George Dahls, Arch Swanks, Bud Oglesbys, and Howard Meyers of today. Therefore, we aren’t surprised at all that Meckfessel was announced today as the winner of…

Experience Limitless Luxury In This Love Field Custom Contemporary Masterpiece

By Daniel Lalley | September 1, 2023 |

As American neighborhoods around the country continue to evolve in aesthetics and architecture, a new movement seems to be emerging with an emphasis on quality materials, unique craftsmanship, and simple modern design. Custom contemporary builds with big open windows, clean lines, and dramatic floorplans are setting a new standard of both interior and exterior excellence.…

Phase One of Southern Gateway Deck Park is Finally Happening

By April Towery | September 1, 2023 |

Details are scarce, but it looks like the first phase of the Southern Gateway deck park is finally in the works.  The $82 million project over Interstate 35 will connect East and West Oak Cliff and serve as a “park with a purpose’ adjacent to the Dallas Zoo.  McCarthy Building Companies and EJ Smith Construction…

With Impeccable Style, This Ridglea Home Rises Above in The Elegant Fort Worth Enclave

By Eric Prokesh | September 1, 2023 |

There’s Ridglea — a solidly affluent neighborhood with immaculately manicured lawns and largish comfortable dwellings — and then there is super-fancy Ridglea. Several years ago, on a whim, I took a detour on the way to Ridglea Village down Curzon Avenue and discovered an unknown-to-me enclave of Ridglea as elegant as anything Rivercrest or Westover…

Dallas Interior Design Expert Gives Advice on Pairing Personality With Place

By Daniel Lalley | September 1, 2023 |

As we’ve all heard ad infinitum, one’s home is their sanctuary. Since our homes are often our biggest investments and the places we spend the most time in, it’s only natural to ensure these spaces not only reflect our style but also complement our personalities. Unfortunately, the deeper emotional elements of interior design are often…

Are People Flocking to Melissa, Texas, For Luxury Homes or a $35M High School Football Stadium?

By April Towery | August 31, 2023 |

Melissa, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the region, and there’s no shortage of stunning listings available.  It might be due to the sprawling acreage and lower property tax rate, but it doesn’t hurt that the high school recently unveiled a 10,000-seat, $35 million football stadium.  They’re clearly expecting a lot of visitors…