Contemporary Architecture

Live Chic and Sleek in this Architect-Designed Contemporary Uptown Condo

By Leah Shafer / June 23, 2016 /

Architect-designed homes make for stylish living, and our Thursday Three Hundred is a rare treat. This updated contemporary two-story condo was designed by renowned Dallas architect Lionel Morrison, inspired by the work of German-American modern architect Mies van der Rohe. Located at 3920 Travis St. Apt. 16, this Uptown condo is awash with natural light, designed to feel spacious and…

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1980s Contemporary Makes Most of White Rock Lake Views From Lot

By Joanna England / April 6, 2016 /

I’ve driven, walked, biked, and strolled past this house on one of the prettiest streets in Dallas — Tokalon Drive — and I’ve always wondered how the sharp angles and gridded windows conveyed to the interiors. The answer: AMAZINGLY. Fans of contemporary architecture will love this classic 1980s home that takes full advantage of the gorgeous…

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Cutting Edge Contemporary in Highland Park is a Home For Art

By Joanna England / March 16, 2016 /

If you love surrealism, then this house is the Dali to your Breton. From the curb, this stark contemporary actually looks like a cubist’s take on the modern American dwelling. It is, in fact a home for art. It’s easy to fall in love with this house, not only for its enviable Highland Park location,…

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Interview with an Architect: Adriana Meyer Creates Green, Contemporary Structures

By Leah Shafer / February 1, 2016 /

In our ongoing series, Interview with an Architect, we speak with leading voices in the North Texas architecture community and learn about their work, development issues in our community, and good design practices and principals (you can read the last one here). Adriana Meyer, AIA, was born in Guatemala City and attended architecture school at…

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One of Dallas’ Premier Custom Builders Puts His Own Luxury Custom Home Up for Sale

By Leah Shafer / November 17, 2015 /

When Mickey Munir built the luxury home at 14929 Havenshire Pl. in Addison 17 years ago, it was intended to be a model home to showcase his capabilities as a custom builder and architect. He is the founder and CEO of Sharif Munir Uncustomary Custom Homes and many of the houses in this neighborhood were built by him. Every aspect…

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