Mark Martinek
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…
Read More[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…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreWhere 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.
Read MoreMark Martinek is the designer behind MOD Construction, a firm that designs and builds modern, eco-friendly homes. I’ve always been in love with these properties, how they evoke the same kind of shapes popularized during the 50s, but had facades and materials that were grounded and unique. If you’ve also been lusting over Martinek’s designs,…
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