Collins Interiors

Rare Treat: Architecturally Significant Hal Thomson Tudor Hits The Market

By Karen Eubank / November 25, 2019 /

Why is it that some architecturally and historically significant homes stand the test of time, as if they were ageless vessels of grace? A case study might well be 4209 Bordeaux — primo Highland Park dirt, a Tudor mansion that goes light on the steepness of the pitched gable roofs, got a bit playful (but…

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Highland Park Contemporary Designed by Dan Shipley

By Karen Eubank / October 30, 2017 /

It’s impossible to drive down Armstrong Parkway and overlook this Highland Park contemporary. This street is one of the best known in the city, and it’s full of beautiful homes, but 3710 Armstrong Avenue is different. It’s a dramatic departure from the typical house you’ll find on this street, and it has certainly captivated me…

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