Fort Worth Architecture

Architectural Award Winning Urban Ranch Home in River Hills

By Eric Prokesh / February 3, 2017 /

  If 3849 Riverhills View Drive in the River Hills addition looks strangely familiar, it’s because this architectural gem appeared in our coverage of last years’ annual Fort Worth AIA tour. Well known for an extensive portfolio of high-profile commercial and civic commissions, including the gates and addition to Will Rogers Arena, Caruth Hall at…

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Old is New: Shady Oaks Townhouse Has Lasting Appeal

By Eric Prokesh / January 6, 2017 /

During the holiday season, it may have escaped notice that a choice townhouse in one of Fort Worth’s most enduringly popular developments has come on the market. Shady Oaks Townhouses, tucked behind walls, shaded by large live oaks, and backing up to the golf course of the same name, were constructed in 1970. They were designed by architect…

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Dallas Author and Preservationist Teaches Fort Worth Realtors About Architecture

By Seth Fowler / December 13, 2016 /

Do you know why white stucco was so important to architects for new homes after World War II?  What negative effect did the Federal Housing Administration have on the design of homes?  What was one of the inspirations for the ranch home?  How did owners of a Victorian home show they had a certain amount of…

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Louis Lambert Creates a Nostalgic Urban Oasis

By Eric Prokesh / September 30, 2016 /

It’s difficult to know where to begin with Louis Lambert — Culinary Institute of America-trained chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, builder, designer, tinkerer. Then there are the collaborations with his sister Liz, owner of the uber-chic Hotel San Jose and Hotel Saint Cecilia on South Congress in Austin and Hotel Havana in San Antonio. I suppose…

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Fort Worth AIA Gives Nine Design Awards for 2015 at Museum of Modern Art Event

By Leah Shafer / November 6, 2015 /

North Texas’ top architects gathered recently at the Modern Museum of Fort Worth as the American Institute of Architects’ local chapter gave nine prestigious design awards. Projects included a college, a nonprofit theater, and private homes. Top Honor Awards went to architects Greg Ibañez, Tommy Stewart, and Norman Ward. Four Merit Awards were given out, three of which went to VLK…

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