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Douglas Newby, an award-winning real estate broker, has sold more architecturally significant homes than any other realtor. Here is a list of 100 top architects he has compiled and discusses to help give you a head start on determining which architect you would like to retain for your new architecturally significant home. These Dallas architects have all won awards, but even more important, they have won the admiration and appreciation of their clients in Dallas and across the country.
Featured Architect, Max Levy
Douglas Newby has offered for sale architecturally significant modern homes like this one by architect Max Levy. Max Levy, FAIA, has won more AIA design awards than any other current Dallas architect. Nature is his inspiration and you will enjoy reading the article and see how Max Levy immersed this home in nature in one of my favorite Dallas neighborhoods. See More on Max Levy
A. Gruppo Architects, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect A. Gruppo Architects Thad Reeves and Andrew Nance are the principals of A. Gruppo Architects, founded in 2005. As partners in the firm, they... See More on A. Gruppo Architects
AlterStudio Architecture, Architect
Architect Kevin Alter and his partners, architect Ernesto Cragnolino and architect Tim Whitehill, have designed intelligent, well crafted, ingeniously engineered modern homes. AlterStudio is based in Austin, but my favorite... See More on AlterStudio Architecture
Bentley Tibbs, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Bentley Tibbs Bentley Tibbs received his architecture degree from Texas A&M University and his architectural training from Frank Welch. Bentley Tibbs was the architect... See More on Bentley Tibbs
Bernbaum Magadini, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Bernbaum Magadini An architectural firm founded by Bruce Bernbaum, AIA and Patricia Magadini, AIA, Bernbaum Magadini has designed modern homes in Dallas including 5370... See More on Bernbaum Magadini
Boerder-Snyder, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Boerder-Snyder Boerder-Snyder is best known for their contemporary town houses, modern attached single-family homes and duplexes. They have also designed many single-family residences and... See More on Boerder-Snyder
Braxton Werner & Paul Field, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Braxton Werner & Paul Field Braxton Werner and Paul Field of wernerfield architecture + design are modernist architects who are as deeply involved with... See More on Braxton Werner & Paul Field
Brian Keith, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Brian Keith This home has been rebuilt and renovated, along with an elaborate and open chef's kitchen. The character and charm have been maintained... See More on Brian Keith
Chase Corker, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Chase Corker Chase Corker received his architecture degree from Southern Illinois University. He is a licensed interior designer and he has had his architectural... See More on Chase Corker
Cliff Welch, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Cliff Welch Cliff Welch, FAIA, an award winning architect, received his training with Bud Oglesby and worked as a principal at Design International. His... See More on Cliff Welch
Clint Pearson, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Clint Pearson Clint Pearson, a Dallas architect and the founder in 1998 of Symmetry Architects, has designed substantial homes in Dallas. These homes have... See More on Clint Pearson
Dan Shipley, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Dan Shipley After Dan Shipley graduated from the University of Texas at Austin he worked for both a large firm, HKS, and one of... See More on Dan Shipley
Daphne Perry, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Daphne Perry Daphne Perry Is an architect and artist. She is often called upon by her follow architects to create weavings and floor coverings... See More on Daphne Perry
David Droese, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect David Droese David Droese, AIA is a Dallas architect and graduate of Texas Tech University. He's worked on several buildings in Dallas including the... See More on David Droese
David Oswalt, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect David Oswalt David Oswalt, a Dallas architect, has been very active and is one of the leading renovation architects in Lakewood and East Dallas.... See More on David Oswalt
David Stocker, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect David Stocker David Stocker is a partner and lead designer for Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro Architects. He joins Mark Hoesterey, who studied at Texas Tech,... See More on David Stocker
DC Broadstone, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect DC Broadstone DC Broadstone has designed many large Preston Hollow and Highland Park estate homes. He has also been responsible for massive additions to... See More on DC Broadstone
Dean Smith, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Dean Smith Dean Smith, the son of Cole Smith, is a partner with architecture firm Smith, Ekblad & Associates, one of the most prominent... See More on Dean Smith
Domi Works, Architect
Blane Eric Ladymon is the founding architect and managing partner of Domi Works. He has a strong background in interior design as well, working previously in the firms of Wilson... See More on Domi Works
Elby Martin & Associates, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Elby Martin & Associates Established in 1986 in Dallas, Texas, Elby Martin & Associates designed residences across the Southwest with styles varying from Spanish Mediterranean,... See More on Elby Martin & Associates
FAR+DANG, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect FAR+DANG FAR + DANG architects Bang Dang and Rizi Faruqui, AIA created their own architectural firm after being the lead designers for AIA Dallas... See More on FAR+DANG
Frank Ryburn, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Frank Ryburn Frank Ryburn has designed Texas Modern homes, renovated homes and has been retained by patrons of art and architecture who appreciate his... See More on Frank Ryburn
Gail Adams, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Gail Adams Architect Gail Adams of Adams Architects specializes in sustainable commercial and residential design like 3502 Edgewater Street in the Turtle Creek Area.... See More on Gail Adams
Gary Cunningham, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Gary Cunningham Gary Cunningham is the most exuberant modernist in Dallas. Gary Cunningham received an intense education at Cistercian School. He then went to... See More on Gary Cunningham
Gary Gene Olp, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Gary Gene Olp Gary Olp was one of the hand picked students admitted to the University of Cincinatti known for Michael Graves and other... See More on Gary Gene Olp
Gary Skotnicki, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Gary Skotnicki Gary Skotnicki has always had a passion for architecture. After starting his own firm ArchiTexas in 1978, Gary has earned multiple awards... See More on Gary Skotnicki
Graham Greene & Kathy Greene, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Graham Greene & Kathy Greene Many architects never build a home for themselves. Many couples find it difficult to even go through the process... See More on Graham Greene & Kathy Greene
Greg Wyatt, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Greg Wyatt Greg Wyatt is a Dallas architect who examines and reflects the rich regional architectural history of Dallas and Texas. He also draws... See More on Greg Wyatt
James Langford, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect James Langford Architect James Langford designed a spectacular Highland Park residence with a rooftop pool and view of the Dallas skyline and the Katy... See More on James Langford
James Pratt, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect James Pratt James Pratt of James Pratt Architecture/Urban Design Inc., has been one of the most influential architects in Dallas. James Pratt was the... See More on James Pratt
Jamie Rohe, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Jamie Rohe Jamie Rohe and his wife, interior designer Cherie Rohe, design romantic interpretations of period eclectic homes. His talent is evident from the... See More on Jamie Rohe
Jerry McClafferty, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Jerry McClafferty Architect Jerry McClafferty, with an architecture degree from Texas Tech in 1987 and his own firm since 1999, provides an incredibly valuable... See More on Jerry McClafferty
Joe McCall, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Joe McCall Joe McCall is the lead designer for Oglesby/Greene. An AIA fellow, he has designed graceful modern residences, churches and commercial buildings, and... See More on Joe McCall
John Mullen, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect John Mullen John Mullen, FAIA, has contributed to Dallas as a preservationist, an architect, and businessman. As an architect and partner, his design was... See More on John Mullen
Joshua Nimmo, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Joshua Nimmo Joshua Nimmo expresses, interprets and learns from Texas architectural traditions as he designs innovative modern homes on prestigious Preston Hollow estate lots,... See More on Joshua Nimmo
Kelly Mitchell and Sean Garman, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Kelly Mitchell and Sean Garman Kelly Mitchell and Sean Garman have designed significant modern homes and renovated historic homes with crisp modern interiors. Their... See More on Kelly Mitchell and Sean Garman
Larry Boerder, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Larry Boerder Larry Boerder, a Dallas architect, grew up in a family of architects. In an era where most professors are teaching modern theory,... See More on Larry Boerder
Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, Architect
Architect Laura Baggett has been designing modern homes for 20 years in Dallas. One of her best known projects is a modern home she designed overlooking White Rock Lake on... See More on Laura Juarez Baggett Studio
Lionel Morrison, Architect
Douglas Newby Discusses with David Sutherland His Preston Hollow Modern Home Designed by Lionel Morrison Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Lionel Morrison Dallas architect, Lionel Morrison, working in concert... See More on Lionel Morrison
M Gooden Design, Architect
Michael Gooden, AIA, is the founding principal architect of M Gooden Design. He is known for the modern homes he and his firm have designed in Dallas. They have often... See More on M Gooden Design
Marc McCollom, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Marc McCollom Architect Marc McCollom excels in quiet modernism. Architecture that is modern, clean and current, but not flashy or loud. Marc McCollom trained with two... See More on Marc McCollom
Mark Domiteaux, Architect
Mark Domiteaux is an architect who immediately understands the elements of a home that will make one happy. His vast source of knowledge, experience, geography and interests get funneled into... See More on Mark Domiteaux
Mark Gunderson, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Mark Gunderson A Fort Worth architect, Mark Gunderson has had much influence on Dallas, both from his work as a juror on award committees... See More on Mark Gunderson
Mark Hoesterey, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Mark Hoesterey Mark Hoesterey is a partner with SHM Architects. Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro Architects designs homes that respond to the opportunities of the site.... See More on Mark Hoesterey
Mark Serold, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Mark Serold Mark Serold, a partner in Fusch-Serold & Partners, has been the lead designer on many significant Dallas estate homes. His design of... See More on Mark Serold
Merrill, Pastor & Colgan, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Merrill, Pastor & Colgan The architecture firm Merrill, Pastor & Colgan out of Florida has designed many projects all over the country and the... See More on Merrill, Pastor & Colgan
Michael Malone, Architect
Malone Maxwell Dennehy Architects is led by the main partners, Michael Malone, FAIA, Audrey Maxwell, AIA, and Paul Dennehy, FAIA. These three architects are architectural leaders both within the Dallas... See More on Michael Malone
Morrison-Seifert-Murphy, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Morrison-Seifert-Murphy Morrison-Seifert-Murphy was a Dallas architectural firm made up of architect Lionel Morrision, AIA; Susan Seifert, AIA; and Pat Murphy, AIA. Lionel Morrison left... See More on Morrison-Seifert-Murphy
Norman D. Ward, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Norman D. Ward Architect Norman Ward, AIA, founder and principal of Norman D. Ward Architect, is a modern architect who explores contemporary designs. The firm has received design... See More on Norman D. Ward
Oglesby·Greene, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Oglesby·Greene Oglesby·Greene is an architectural practice with a distinguished heritage. It is firmly rooted in an early influential and important modernist tradition of architecture.... See More on Oglesby·Greene
Overland Partners, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Overland Partners The San Antonio architectural firm, Overland Partners with a strong set of values and a firm mission to improve the world through... See More on Overland Partners
Paul Jankowski, Architect
Paul Brian Jankowski, AIA, is a founding partner of ZERO3 design firm that integrates architecture and interior design for their clients. ZERO3 residential projects include contemporary urban townhomes, mid-century modern... See More on Paul Jankowski
Patrick Ford, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Patrick Ford Patrick Ford in 1990 co-founded Rogers-Ford an architectural and design firm with an equal emphasis on architecture and interior design. His versatility... See More on Patrick Ford
Richard Drummond Davis, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Richard Drummond Davis Ivy League educated Richard Davis has designed many of the largest estate homes in Dallas. His work can be seen from... See More on Richard Drummond Davis
Rob Allen & Jim Buie, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Rob Allen & Jim Buie Rob Allen & Jim Buie of Longview, Texas, are architects who designed one of the few purely modern homes... See More on Rob Allen & Jim Buie
Robbie Fusch, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Robbie Fusch Robbie Fusch, of Fusch Serold & Partners, has designed many of the most elaborate estate homes in Dallas, faithfully capturing the European... See More on Robbie Fusch
Robert Meckfessel, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Robert Meckfessel Award-winning architect, Robert Meckfessel AIA of dsgn associates Inc. has designed meritorious homes in Dallas and abroad, many of which have been... See More on Robert Meckfessel
Ron Wommack, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Ron Wommack Like many of Dallas' finest architects, he was influenced by Bud Oglesgy whom he worked for early in his career. He combines... See More on Ron Wommack
Russell Buchanan, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Russell Buchanan Russell Buchanan is both an artist and an architect. His inventive and exquisite eye succeeds in both stand-alone furniture or residential projects. See More on Russell Buchanan
Scott Marek, Architect
Architect Scott Marek of Marek Architecture has a strong pedigree that is revealed in the good modern homes he designs. After receiving his Architecture Degree at Texas A&M, he worked... See More on Scott Marek
Sharon Odum, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Sharon Odum Sharon Odum, AIA, has designed modern homes, including a large residence on an acre of land in the Preston Hollow estate area... See More on Sharon Odum
SHM Architects, Architect
The architectural firm of SHM is to the 21st century what architect Clifford D. Hutsell and architect Charles Dilbeck were to the 20th century. SHM Architects, like Clifford Hutsell and... See More on SHM Architects
Signe & Jason Smith, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Signe & Jason Smith The poetic rigor of Jason Smith and Signe Smith’s architectural work reminds me that all great architects seem to come... See More on Signe & Jason Smith
Steve Chambers, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Steve Chambers Dallas architect, Steve Chambers has designed homes from the Hill Country to Highland Park. His use of stone, standing seam metal roofs... See More on Steve Chambers
Svend Fruit, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Svend Fruit Svend Fruit created Bodron+Fruit with interior designer, Mil Bodron. They're most known for their renovation of important modern homes designed in the... See More on Svend Fruit
Ted Larson, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Ted Larson Ted Larson and Paul Pedigo established their firm in 1985. They previously worked together on the restoration of the state capitol and... See More on Ted Larson
Todd Hamilton, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Todd Hamilton Architect Todd Hamilton received his undergraduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University and his master’s degree in architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of... See More on Todd Hamilton
Tom Workman, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Tom Workman Architect Tom Workman owns and designed the modern Highland Park home in the first section of the Highland Park neighborhood west of... See More on Tom Workman
Weldon Turner, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Weldon Turner Architect Weldon Turner, founder and principal of Turner Boaz Architecture Firm, is a modernist who explores eclectic design. Site, design and execution... See More on Weldon Turner
Wes Harder, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Wes Harder Architect Wes Harder is the president of the Harder Organization architecural firm in Dallas, Texas. An example of his work is 3629... See More on Wes Harder
Wilson Fuqua, Architect
Thoughts on the Contributions of Architect Wilson Fuqua Wilson Fuqua has made an impact on Highland Park in a similar way that Richardson Robertson has on Beverly Hills, California. It... See More on Wilson Fuqua
Doug, I wanted you to know that this November our new home is going to be on the AIA Dallas Home Tour thanks, in part, to your efforts. That’s because when we began the design effort four years ago we relied heavily on your website, Architecturally Significant Homes, to find candidate architects. We found your website to be an incredibly rich resource, especially regarding modern architecture and architects in the Dallas area. We ultimately settled on Cliff Welch and couldn’t be happier with the result. You’re welcome to tour the home anytime. I think you will find it to your liking.
Thanks for helping make our dream home a reality and thanks for all your contributions to the Dallas modern architecture community.- Mark Burton