Modern Architecture

The Schwiff House Offers Unique Architecture and Fascinating History

By Joanna England / October 24, 2019 /

By David Preziosi, Preservation Dallas Special Contributor You’ve probably passed by this house a thousand times and wondered what it was like inside. The 1965 Shwiff house commands the corner of Yamini and Chicot with its series of white segmental-arched vaulted clerestory roofs reaching out in all directions. The house is a standout, and not…

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McDermott House is One Modern Masterpiece on Preservation Dallas Fall Tour

By Candy's Dirt / October 21, 2019 /

By Carol Roark, Preservation Dallas Special Contributor In July 1953 Margaret and Eugene McDermott bought a property across the street from Highland Park Town Hall. Befitting his status as the Chairman of Texas Instruments, the couple needed a residence that could not only house their family, but offer space for them to entertain. Landscape architects…

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You Can Party Like a VIP at This Year’s AIA Dallas Tour of Homes

By Joanna England / October 4, 2019 /

One of the most highly anticipated home tours in Dallas, the AIA Dallas Tour of Homes boasts a curated collection of modern homes selected by architects, and it’s back for year lucky 13. This time, though, the two-day tour will highlight both newly built and renovated homes and includes a VIP ticket option that gets…

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Modern Townhome in Turtle Creek Offers Excellent Entertaining

By Joanna England / August 7, 2019 /

If you want to buy a home in the Turtle Creek area, you have a few options. You can choose a high-rise unit, a low-rise unit, or the typical alternative — the three- to four-story townhome. While we like the privacy of townhome options in the Turtle Creek corridor, we have to say that our…

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Deere Park Modern Holds Its Own in Architectural Enclave

By Joanna England / June 26, 2019 /

As East Dallas becomes increasingly dense, it has also become increasingly modern, with several architects finding an opportunity to leave there mark on rapidly redeveloping areas. One such enclave, East Village’s Deere Park, has become a magnet for modern architecture, some of which is both beautifully designed and exceptionally livable.  Our High Caliber Home of…

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