Modern Architecture

Old Oak Cliff Conservation League Home Tour is This Weekend

By Joanna England / October 16, 2014 /

  Here’s one of our favorite home tours featuring the incredibly diverse architecture of Oak Cliff. The Old Oak Cliff Conservation League’s annual fall home tour has a great schedule this year, with stops that include Arts & Crafts, contemporary, mid-century modern, and traditional-style homes. Seriously, check out some of the cool room-by-room galleries from…

Modern Marvel on Abbott is Shining Star of Contemporary Architecture Row

By Candy Evans / October 7, 2014 /

  Want to know one of the hottest neighborhoods in town where Baby Boomers are buying every inch of land they can grab? I call it Contemporary Architecture Row, a sliver of land between Highland Park, the Katy Trail and Turtle Creek, about one block long in Northern Heights. Here you will find 60 by…

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,…

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…

Monday Morning Millionaire: Modern Hill Country-Style Forest Hills Home Designed by Josy Cooner Has Stunning Details

By Joanna England / December 30, 2013 /

Josy Cooner-Collins, co-owner of modern furnishings retailer Scott+Cooner, has her fingerprints on many amazing interiors in Dallas, but her most famous would be the W Hotel in Victory Park. With sleek design and fun details, everything Josy touches turns out amazing. Tons of curves and pops of color make her projects stand out. This design…