Ryan Streiff

A Bud Oglesby Classic Modernist Just Listed With Charles Gregory and Ryan Streiff

By Karen Eubank / March 4, 2024 /

Bud Oglesby built this custom classic Modernist home in 1985. It’s a beautiful example of how less really is more. We generally don’t regard the 1980s in Dallas as a decade of architectural inspiration. Oglesby was one of the stellar exceptions. He embraced simplicity of form and materials. His thoughtful consideration of how light enters…

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Ben Wheeler is The Coolest Place in Texas

By Karen Eubank / September 8, 2023 /

Drive east out of Dallas. In just over an hour, you’ll be in the Piney Woods of Van Zandt County and the towns of Edom and Ben Wheeler. You won’t want to leave. This is where you’ll find a gorgeous 26-acre spread that was once an equestrian property. The land is entirely fenced in, so…

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Artist Carly Allen-Martin’s Lakewood Home Is Like Santa Barbara Meets Nola

By Karen Eubank / May 29, 2023 /

When I saw photos of this decidedly different Lakewood luxury home, I was sure it belonged to a designer. I was not far off. It belongs to acclaimed contemporary artist Carly Allen Martin, and her touch is everywhere. You’ve probably seen Martin’s work in a variety of public places, including BBVA Compass Bank, Texas Oncology Hospital, and…

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Photography And Staging Changed Perception Around This Gated Preston Hollow Luxury Estate

By Karen Eubank / March 27, 2023 /

I’m always struck when I see a house and barely recognize that I’ve written about it before. That’s the case with this stunning gated Preston Hollow luxury estate.   The 13,104-square-foot mansion has undergone two extraordinary transformations over the years. The first massive expansion and overhaul was done in the 1990s with architect Cole Smith Jr.…

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This French Transitional Estate on White Rock Lake Was Designed And Built by Powerhouse Firms

By Karen Eubank / February 20, 2023 /

Living on White Rock Lake is an experience like no other because the quality of life is paramount here. You have the serenity and beauty that lake living offers without the noise of jet skis, motorboats, and endless partying. You may hear the soft swish of a paddleboard or a sailboat, but that’s about it.…

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