Mark Martinek
In the 1800s, the Cedars neighborhood was filled with spectacular homes much like those you see today on Swiss Avenue. Sadly, that is not the case today, with one exception: The Rosenfield Blue House. It’s a spectacular Queen Anne, one of the oldest historic homes in Dallas. It was built by Neiman Marcus accountant Max…
Each year Preservation Dallas presents awards for achievement to preservation projects and those involved in the Dallas historic preservation community. While the 2023 Preservation Achievement Awards focus on our historic buildings and residences, there are also Special Recognition awards presented to recognize individuals and businesses who have made significant contributions to the Dallas preservation community…
[Editor’s note: Merry Christmas! This week, we’re taking time off to focus on our loved ones, so we are sharing some of our favorite stories from this year. Keep an eye out for our top features from the archives as we rest and get ready for a brilliant 2019! Cheers, from Candy and the entire…
It took a bit, but the Blue House is almost completely safe now. Almost, because windy weather has held up the removal process, so it sits on two lots — its original on Griffin, and the new lot at Beaumont and Browder. It may take a while for the entire house to make the trek…
Where can you find a modern retreat with privacy, space, and only minutes from downtown Dallas? Our Saturday Seven Hundred at 2100 Lakeland Dr. was designed by Mark Martinek of MOD Construction. Martinek is the go-to designer for anyone wanting an exceedingly cool modern home in east Dallas.
