The annual American Institute of Architects home tour will make its return this November. While we’re anxiously waiting to hear which beautiful Dallas homes will be on this year’s docket, AIA has been kind enough to quench our home ogling thirst with a few teasers. Stop by every weekday morning through September 23 to glimpse a new lovely corner and read explanations from the talented architects behind them, then go on the hunt for them in person, when the 9th annual AIA Dallas Tour of Homes kicks off November 14. Can’t handle the wait? Starting September 25, you can head to www.hometourdallas.com to see the close-ups we’re featuring paired with photos and information about the entire tour home.
ARCHITECT EXPLANATION
Written by David Brenners, AIA, David Brenners Architecture
This photo represents what I like best about the house: the combination of the old and the new. I wanted a strong contemporary feel without becoming a sterile catalog set-piece. This ethos abounds in this image: A beautiful polycarbonate light fixture from Italy illuminates a vintage Knoll office table that works as a dining table. The full-height walnut paneling adds warmth to the durable concrete floor underfoot. Moving in closer, the built-in bar is a chance to display sentimental and cherished family items within a compact glass and chrome space (with added cocktail benefits).
