The two-day event in November is curated solely by architects and includes homes of various sizes, including one that is 2,050 square feet. The contemporary and modern homes feature innovative uses of traditional materials, sustainable spaces and unique history.

Included is a historic property designed by Dallas architect Harold Prinz in 1950 for himself and his wife. That year, it won the AIA Dallas First Honor for Excellence in Residential Architecture. A midcentury modern home in Dallas’ Preston Hollow neighborhood was rebuilt from the ground up after the 2019 tornado. It was expanded by 1,000 square feet and now includes a storm shelter.

In Southlake, A. Gruppo Architects, a Dallas design-build firm, uses a mix of traditional brick with modern elements to create a sophisticated but welcoming home for a family with young children. Front and back patios and walls of windows connect the interior to the outside. Durable materials, including concrete floors, help make it kidproof.

In Colleyville, the Sherwood Lane home was designed for a family of four. The client wanted a place to accommodate large social gatherings for adults and kids. Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects came up with an energy-efficient design by adhering to LEED standards. They also followed best practices for sustainability, salvaging millwork, doors and cabinets from the Lupe Murchison estate in Dallas to use in this new build. Repetitive building elements ensured the home’s simplicity.

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