Cliff Welch
A spectacular Midcentury Modern in Midway Hills popped up on MLS recently. It was designed by architect Gordon Nichols and beautifully updated by Welch Architecture founder Cliff Welch. It made me think about the resurging interest in Midcentury Modern homes and the architects who designed them. Of course, I turned to Coldwell Banker’s Ed Murchison,…
As the unprecedented rush to determine the fate of Dallas City Hall unfolds, I’ve been reaching out to the people we should be listening to. Those who possess the education, experience, and knowledge about architecturally significant buildings — architects. This is not a decision that should be made based on economic gain. In fact, it…
This Lochwood modern home is not exactly what comes to mind when you think of the quiet East Dallas neighborhood. In fact, many of you may have never heard of Lochwood. There are only 1880 homes here, mostly one- and two-story ranch styles built after World War II. Award-winning architect Cliff Welch hit the nail…
The Art House condos, designed by architect Lionel Morrison, were cutting-edge when they were completed in 2004. It’s a testament to Morrison’s genius that, 21 years later, this eight-unit building remains ahead of its time. Finding an architecturally significant, completely updated luxury condo in the heart of Dallas is like finding the proverbial needle in…
Northern Heights is a surprising little neighborhood. It’s an area enveloped by a verdant landscape with one side home to a conservation district with charming bungalows and Tudors from the 1920s. However, when you cross Abbott Avenue, you enter a contemporary world of duplexes and townhomes backing up to the Katy Trail. The homes in…
