SHM Architects
You may have already noticed it. Going down Cole Avenue near its intersection with Armstrong Avenue in the buzzy Knox/Henderson neighborhood, there it is — an idyllic lot in a treed area, and the beginnings of a dozen custom residences. They’re so unique for the area that half of the lots are already reserved, under contract,…
Dallas CASA’s 2026 Parade of Playhouses officially opens today and runs through June 7 at NorthPark Center, once again transforming the shopping center into a showcase of one-of-a-kind children’s playhouses created by local architects, builders, and organizations, including a repeat appearance by SHM Architects — all for a good cause. One of the playhouses being…
Meeting expectations is a given in luxury real estate. However, if you are looking for a home that exceeds expectations, look no further than this Crespi Estates mansion in Preston Hollow. Designed by Mark Hoesterey, founding principal and studio head of SHM Architects, it is the only private gated estate in this exclusive four-residence enclave. Built by Crescent…
Volk Estates is a neighborhood of architect-designed estate homes that is essentially hidden in plain sight in the middle of University Park. Developed on 41 acres purchased from SMU by Leonard Volk in the 1920s, it was designed to be an exclusive neighborhood where wealthy people could build large homes on scenic lots. Not much…
This 1937 Lakewood Georgian exemplifies why restorations and remodels of historic homes are replacing teardowns, preserving character and history. Preventing a historic home from demolition not only saves on material and energy waste but also supports a sustainable, low-carbon future, benefiting future generations. As the past president of the American Institute of Architects famously wrote,…
