Dallas Modern Architecture

Wednesday Wonder: Gorgeous Lake Highlands Home on Athlone Has a Stunning Custom Kitchen

By Joanna England / July 9, 2014 /

I love the look and feel of this Lake Highlands home inside Lake Park Estates, a very popular area just a short jaunt from White Rock Lake. Owned by Todd Howard, founder of architecture firm th+a, 9623 Athlone is a 1950 ranch transformed into a modern retreat. Open and airy inside, this home is sublimely…

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Friday Four Hundred: You Know What They Say About People Who Live in Glass Houses?

By Joanna England / May 2, 2014 /

They have great views! OK, that was a really bad joke, but it does illustrate why our Friday Four Hundred this week is an amazing property. This modern home at 8643 Groveland was just featured in the White Rock Home Tour, and is a gorgeous example of sustainable architecture and design. Not only does this two-bedroom,…

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Friday Four Hundred: Beautiful Urban Reserve Home Feels Warm But is Still Very Green

By Joanna England / February 7, 2014 /

I love Urban Reserve for many reasons, most of which coincide with my general adoration for modern architecture. Another reason to love Urban Reserve, a Matthews | Nichols development East of 75 and North of Royal Lane, is the focus on sustainability. Of course, some people have bought lots in this fantastic subdivision to build…

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Remember That Box of a House on Mockingbird? You Can See Its Insides on June 4

By Joanna England / May 30, 2013 /

This Highland Park house was a controversy before it was even built. Neighbors in Craftsman, traditional, and Mediterranean mansions surrounding this modern modular home on Mockingbird (say that five times fast!) were up in arms on the design. If you’re curious to see what all the fuss is about, the Dallas Architecture Forum will host…

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Ticket Giveaway: Comment to Win Two Tickets to The Dallas Modern Expo This Weekend

By Joanna England / May 14, 2013 /

Sponsored by some of the biggest names in Dallas luxury real estate, Dallas Modern Expo will be the place to be if you love sleek, modern design. Set in Victory Park from May 17 to 19, this expo will feature booths from Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s, Bulthaup Dallas, Flor, and just about half the galleries in the…

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