Modern Homes, Dallas
Dallas Center for Architecture Walking Tour
I don’t think it specializes in Modern Architecture but they are offering walking tours of Architecture in Dallas. I think looking at all types of architecture is a good thing Modern or not. Plus walking is good for you. By February my knee should be in good walking order and I’ll be there. Here are [...]
Quick update
I was dying of sinus attack yesterday so I actually am post-dating this. Hahaha. So much for a post a day. However I was over at Urban Reserve today. They have moved their real estate firm to Joan Cole Real Estate and as part of that they got them a great little URL for two [...]
It’s that time again
I’ve been meaning to show some love over here for quite a while. What better way to get me off my duff, than NaBloPoMo or National Blog Posting Month. It’s where we try and write a post a day. I did it last year and it produced quite a bit of good material I have [...]
National Trust for Historic Preservation Launches Modernism + Recent Past Initiative PR Notice
I don’t want to be a lackey and just pass on information in this space but this was a good one so without further ado, a straight cut and paste. National Trust for Historic Preservation Launches Modernism + Recent Past Initiative Initiative Will Partner with National and Local Organizations to Save Significant 20th Century Resources The National [...]
Wilkinson Residence Modern Home
I was on metafilter and saw this. This house is awesome to me with the stated goal: “The client desired a house that felt as if it were isolated in the forest and that would allow him to hear the songs of birds.” says Robert Harvey Oshatz Architect on Wilkinson Residence.” The detail of the [...]
Isamu Kenmochi Chair
Australian Chair Distributor: Youshiki I saw this link from a friend of mine Dennis Convington. I don’t think he has a blog or I would link to him and give him some search juice but for now. LOOK AT THIS CHAIR. This is from the site. Designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Japan in 1961. [...]
Updated Properties on DFW Modern Homes Map
Just wanted to let you know I added about ten or so properties on the DFW Modern Homes Map. My dear friend Nicole drove me around Oak Cliff in and around Kessler Park and I showed her the homes that I had seen at the Modern Homes Tour last year. She pointed out quiet a [...]
Feedback & Zuri Furniture
I love feedback! Feel free to leave comments or shoot me an e-mail via the “Talk to Us” or at tina (at) dfwmodernhomes.com. If you are on Twitter, I am also on there in two locations: tina_winslow and dfwmodernhomes. Send me a tweet! Speaking of feedback. I got some from the owner of Zuri Furniture. [...]
Green Trends and Modern Housing
We already touched a bit on why I think economically efficient and green technology is prevalent in Modern Housing. However, I really wanted to elaborate a bit more. I have had some interesting conversations and thought ya’ll might agree that it’s fast becoming a defacto issue with builders, home owners, designers, architects and vendors. 1. [...]
Updates Coming
Good lord has it already been a month. My apologies, but a death in the family and the end of the year work obligations of my day job, held me up. I have some great posts coming soon including more furnishings I have found, an update about a local modern furnishing store and lots more [...]