4400 Belfort Place

Architect Larry Boerder created an architectural rendering for his vision of how his architecturally significant home at 4400 Belfort Place would look when the construction was finished.
At 4400 Belfort Place, architect Larry Boerder designed an architecturally significant Spanish Colonial Revival estate home with Mediterranean detail on a nearly one-acre site. One enjoys seeing the subtle symmetry and balanced proportions delineated for different functions. Also, one enjoys the cut and carved stone ornamental detail punctuating the hand-troweled hard plaster over masonry walls.

A great example of the architectural significance of Larry Boerder’s work is the estate home he designed and is currently being constructed on one of the most prominent sites in Highland Park: 4400 Belfort Place. Here, you will see his architectural vision and sensitivity to Highland Park and the site. His creative inspiration, exquisite eye for proportions, and insistence for quality construction and materials produce an architecturally significant home.

This Spanish Colonial style estate home with Italianate and Mediterranean detail on an acre of land draws from the early Highland Park Spanish Colonial architectural influences seen in many Highland Park homes and at Highland Park Village and Highland Park Town Hall. Larry Boerder has aligned the home to capture the breadth of the site and the sightlines of the front and rear gardens, pool and arbor, all anchored by the most majestic tree in Highland Park. The prominence and prestige of this estate home, sited on Armstrong Parkway, is balanced by the privacy and intimacy of facing Belfort Place. One observes the subtle symmetry of this Highland Park home with its balanced proportions delineated for different functions. The hand-troweled plaster on masonry is punctuated by the artisan cut and carved stone. The hand-formed clay barrel tile roof absorbs and reflects the summer heat.

Robust Construction and Refinement

Douglas Newby remembers when the chair of the SMU art department once said to him that clay thrown off the wheel is the most beautiful when it is still wet, before it is bisque fired or glazed and high-fired. One is tempted to say the same about architecturally significant homes. They are the most beautiful as they emerge from the ground. The scale and proportions are uninterrupted from detail or ornamentation. The materials are celebrated. One can see the strength of the steel beams and layers of the structure of the home that provide the strength, stability and longevity of the home. As craftsmen and artisans begin their work on finished surfaces, an architecturally significant home is much like a jigsaw puzzle, where each piece that is put in place provides a clear picture of the home as it emerges. It has been with joy and admiration that I have witnessed this Highland Park home being built.

Elegant Spanish Colonial Revival style estate home on one acre of land in Highland Park, Dallas, at 4400 Belfort Place.
The elegant presence of 4400 Belfort Place starting to take shape.
Spanish Colonial Revival style estate home under construction at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
Front door surround of Spanish Colonial Revival style estate home under construction in Highland Park at 4400 Belfort Place.
Hand-troweled stucco has just been added to the architect-designed Spanish Colonial Revival style home under construction at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
The hand-troweled stucco provides a nuanced relief that adds depth to the house and a sense that it has been in Highland Park for over 100 years.
Exterior front entrance of Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecturally significant estate home at 4400 Belfort Place, under construction in Highland Park, Dallas.
An ornate Spanish Colonial Revival-inspired arched stone front entrance surround has just been installed during this phase of construction at 4400 Belfort Place.
Construction of staircase at architect-designed estate home at 4400 Belfort Place, sited on one acre of land in Highland Park.
Over the steel layer, the next layer of material is being installed on the stairs to the second floor.
Interior construction with ornamental molding in the architecturally significant residence at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
A spectacular and intricate pattern of ceiling molding is seen in this wonderful room at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
Interior construction of elaborate ceiling at this Highland Park estate home located at 4400 Belfort Place on a one-acre site.
The elaborate ornate detail and design of the ceiling moulding reflects the architectural instinct and precision of architect Larry Boerder as seen here at 4400 Belfort Place.
Vaulted open beam ceiling under construction at this estate home located in Highland Park at 4400 Belfort Place.
From intricate and ornamental ceilings to warm wood beam ceilings, there is progression of visual interest through the house at 4400 Belfort Place.
Interior construction at architecturally significant estate home at 4400 Belfort Place reveals unvarnished allure of Zebra wood. This home is located in Highland Park.
Zebra wood beams and library shelves under construction at the 4400 Belfort Place estate home have an unvarnished allure.
Spanish Colonial Revival style architecturally significant home under construction at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
During construction during all four seasons of the year the interior of the home was kept at the proper temperature to protect the material and the precision of the construction.
Estate home under early construction on one acre of land in Highland Park at 4400 Belfort Place.
4400 Belfort Place under construction shows in this stage different layers of surfaces on different component and sections of this estate home.
Photograph that shows a range of construction from early phase materials to finished detail.
During this phase of construction, one can see different layers of materials and different phases of the process on different sections of the home at 4400 Belfort Place.
The Blueskin vapor membrane is shown as backdrop of the concrete block that will be used as the next layer at the estate home at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
Blueskin insulation membrane is shown here with concrete block that will provide the next level of insulation to this estate home at 4400 Belfort Place.
A look at the grand hall of 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park designed by architect Larry Boerder that shows opening for staircase to below grade formal rooms.
Architect Larry Boerder designed the grand hall at 4400 Belfort Place that includes a sweeping staircase to the second floor and an opening for the stairs to the below grade rooms shown in this photograph.
Interior of this Spanish Colonial Revival style home in Highland Park at 4400 Belfort Place is designed by architect Larry Boerder.
Architect Larry Boerder created a Spanish Colonial Revival influenced detailed arched opening in the Highland Park estate home at 4400 Belfort Place.
Construction superintendent Terry Johanson oversees the building of 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
Terry Johanson is the construction superintendent for 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park. He has over 40 years of experience overseeing the construction of many of the most important estate homes built in Dallas. He is highly regarded in the industry by developers and the finest subcontractors.
Architect Larry Boerder designed a grand two-story space in the entrance hall of 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park, Dallas, Texas.
The Spanish Colonial Revival style estate home at 4400 Belfort Place is beautifully proportioned with intimate spaces and grand two-story spaces like this entrance hall under construction.
Estate home exterior construction continues at the site in Highland Park at 4400 Belfort Place.
Progress is seen in the construction of this Larry Boerder-designed home at 4400 Belfort Place.
Construction continues for this architecturally significant estate home designed in Highland Park at 4400 Belfort Place.
Construction workers are swarming over all three levels of this Spanish Colonial Revival style home designed by architect Larry Boerder.
Construction continues at architect-designed home at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
The verticality of this Larry Boerder architecturally significant home begins to emerge during this phase of construction.
Construction of interior of the estate home located on a one-acre site in Highland Park at 4400 Belfort Place.
Even when 4400 Belfort Place is under construction, the arched divided-light windows on the first floor and the divided-light windows on the second floor illuminate this grand horizontal hall with sunlight.
The magnificence of this Highland Park home at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park can be seen by the vaulted ceiling being constructed.
Architect Larry Boerder is a master at having large passageways visually connect spacious rooms, each with a different treatment of ceilings and windows, giving added architectural definition to every room.
Arched opening to interior construction of this estate home designed by architect Larry Boerder located at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
Even through a labyrinth of scaffolding, the construction and architectural elements are captivating.
Jan Belfort construction
Interior construction at the Larry Boerder-designed estate home of 4400 Belfort Place located in Highland Park, Dallas, Texas.
In this photograph, one can see the massive beams and quality construction underway at 4400 Belfort Place.
Early Belfort interior construction
Interior construction underway at 4400 Belfort Place on one acre of land in Highland Park.
And here is another expression of a ceiling that combines Zebra wood intersecting beams and a plaster ceiling in the library. The Zebra wood bookshelves will be built next.
Early stage of interior construction with arched openings at 4400 Belfort Place located in Highland Park.
The arched openings accentuate the curved ceilings of this Spanish Colonial Revival style home in Highland Park.
Placement of steel beam in early construction of this estate home in Highland Park located at 4400 Belfort Place.
During the early phase of construction, one can see the steel beams and the 12-inch square wood beams that show the quality of materials and construction.
This luxury Highland Park home under construction at 4400 Belfort Place in photograph shows 12-inch square central beam.
It is exciting to see this massive 12-inch square wood beam being put in place in this Highland Park home at 4400 Belfort Place.
Early interior construction stage of estate home at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
Arched windows and arched openings are found throughout this Spanish Colonial Revival style home.
Estate home site under construction with Blueskin air/vapor barrier membrane installed at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
The Blueskin air/vapor barrier membrane and insulation siding was developed for the harsh climates of Canada. It is one of the layers used in this well insulated, well constructed home to provide a sealant that improves energy efficiency and protects against air and moisture penetration.
Elegant staircase under construction in this architecturally significant estate home located at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
Front stairs at 4400 Belfort Place under construction.
Second-story windows and staircase under construction in this Highland Park home located at 4400 Belfort Place.
First and second-floor front facade windows allows sunlight to illuminate staircase under construction at 4400 Belfort Place.
Two-story entry hall under construction at this architect-designed residence in Highland Park located at 4400 Belfort Place.
View of stairs and two-story entry hall under construction at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
The large kitchen is being refined at this architect-designed home at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
Cabinetry in kitchen at 4400 Belfort Place is being refined and meticulously worked on.
A second layer is being constructed over the steel layer on the stairway to the second floor at 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
Another layer is added over the steel layer on the stairs to the second floor at 4400 Belfort Place.
Kitchen cabinetry under construction in this large estate home located in Highland Park at 4400 Belfort Place.
The finish of cabinetry is being prepared in the kitchen under construction at 4400 Belfort Place.
Construction of beamed kitchen ceiling at the site of 4400 Belfort Place in Highland Park.
A peek at the beamed kitchen ceiling in 4400 Belfort Place under construction.
The main hall under construction at this architect-designed home on one acre in Highland Park located at 4400 Belfort Place.
The main hall under construction at 4400 Belfort Place connects one end of the home to the other with stairs leading to the below grade rooms and to the second floor rooms.
Larry Boerder’s fondness for hand-drawing details of the homes he designs results in beautiful elements, like the entry surround at 4400 Belfort Place. From these hand-drawn details to a 3D printed model, this magnificent entry surround will be created from carved stone with marble detail, supported by columns with proper entasis.
Architect Larry Boerder
Highland Park Neighborhood
Sixth Section of Highland Park Neighborhood West of Preston Neighborhood