Mark Hoesterey
Meeting expectations is a given in luxury real estate. However, if you are looking for a home that exceeds expectations, look no further than this Crespi Estates mansion in Preston Hollow. Designed by Mark Hoesterey, founding principal and studio head of SHM Architects, it is the only private gated estate in this exclusive four-residence enclave. Built by Crescent…
Volk Estates is a neighborhood of architect-designed estate homes that is essentially hidden in plain sight in the middle of University Park. Developed on 41 acres purchased from SMU by Leonard Volk in the 1920s, it was designed to be an exclusive neighborhood where wealthy people could build large homes on scenic lots. Not much…
This 1937 Lakewood Georgian exemplifies why restorations and remodels of historic homes are replacing teardowns, preserving character and history. Preventing a historic home from demolition not only saves on material and energy waste but also supports a sustainable, low-carbon future, benefiting future generations. As the past president of the American Institute of Architects famously wrote,…
Words matter. I don’t think that’s ever been more evident than in the project to bring the White Rock Lake Stone Tables picnic area back to full public use. I thought I was going to write a short post on the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completed project. Then words happened. Words like preservation, rehabilitation, restoration,…
Why do we call these “O” properties? I’ll give you the family version. They simply make you stop and go, “OH,” and this striking Volk Estates modern mansion does just that. While you may be familiar with the names Highland Park and University Park, many of our newcomers have not a clue about the name…
