The White Tock Home Tour 2011 sponsored by moderndallas.net

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THE WHITE ROCK HOME TOUR
April 17-18, 2011
noon -5pm

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Cost: $10 in advance at select ticket locations. Or,
$15 during the tour at any tour-home.
www.whiterockhometour.org
for tour homes and ticket locations.

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10754 Wyatt Circle - Built-2010
Architects- Duane Landry, FAIA + Jane Landry, FAIA + Ellyn Amador

Nestled on a half-acre pie-shaped lot, this modern home overlooks a hilly terrain with some surprising
views. The brown cedar shingled exterior and cul-de-sac location ensures privacy from the street
and neighborhood traffic. When entering through a large wooden sliding door, visitors will notice
the residence is split into two main structures.

The entry of the main residence is adorned with two copper lanterns. Although modest in size, the
floor to ceiling glass sliding doors surrounding the living space open up to a wrap-around deck.
Constructed of Ipe wood imported from Brazil, this space provides an additional 700 square feet
for entertaining. The kitchen is designed to be a part of the living space and the large countertop/
bar allows for additional seating. The oversized and colorful Italian ceramic plates are showcased
against the white crystal marble used throughout the kitchen.

A dual office and guest house sits
adjacent to the main residence.
The beautiful wall of Wenge wood
that catches your eye upon
entering actually hides a Murphy
bed. This space also has its own full
size bath and coffee bar to give
guests the ultimate privacy and
comfort. White Carrera Italian
Marble is used in both the guest
and master bath. Travels to Italy
inspired this selection. The washer
and dryer are smartly hidden
behind a sliding closet door in the
master bath. Good use of space
and an abundance of light give
this home a much larger feel.

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1039 Erin Dr. Built 1956
Architect-Unknown

Recently renovated, this minimalist ranch style home was transformed into an East Dallas jewel
in less than two years. Modern and clean, the metal roof, beige brick and Arizona Flagstone
give the home an almost Asian feel on the exterior.

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The owners like to call the interior a “cabinet of curiosities” due to their extensive and
eclectic art collection. The white washed walls help to enhance the various art and
artifacts from around the world.

You’ll also see works from several Dallas artists scattered throughout the home. But the
eye-catching piece in the dining room is by German American artist, Josef Albers and
was created for the opening of the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington DC.

The remodeled kitchen is now open to the living areas. The grey porcelain floors, Caesar
stone countertops and Ash wood cabinetry blend perfectly with the contemporary décor.
Both bathrooms have vintage tiles but with updated paint and accent pieces it has a
more modern feel.

photography courtesy of Ellen Sabin

9955 Woodgrove
Built 1955
Original Architect-unknown

remodeled by:
Jonathan Delcambre, Assoc AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Rebecca Handline, Interior Designer
Anthony Robinson, Axis Design-Build, Inc

Once a small 1800 square foot ranch-style home, a major reconstruction has converted it to a highly
energy efficient, mid-century modern gem. Outside, large trees hang over the flat, cantilevered
roofline of this 1950’s residence. The lime green door “pops’ against the natural brick.

A few of the homes sustainable features include:

Engineered slab with helical piers
R-70 single ply white TPO roof system
R-15 open cell foam wall insulation
Ultra low maintenance cement wall panels, soffits and fascia

Natural materials such as ash cabinetry and polished concrete floors are used throughout.
One of the highlights of the home is the “Great Room” which contains a double sided
fireplace that opens up to the spacious backyard. Another unique feature is the interior
courtyard located adjacent to the office/library.

The homeowners enjoy searching out vintage furnishings. Notice the Danish modern dining
table and petrified wood coffee table, handed down from a family member.

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photo credit to Steven Vaughan Photography

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8214 San Benito Way
Built: 2009
Architect: Jay Matthiesen

Located in the picturesque neighborhood of Forest Hills this modern marvel is as functional as it is
innovative. The homeowners have actually lived at this address for many years and opted to tear
down the original structure to build their dream home. But finding the right architect turned out to
be a bit harder than they imagined. As luck would have it they discovered their next door neighbor
and architect, Jay Matthiesen was able to see their vision. Jay came up with a plan that gives
the homeowners a unique contemporary design with a livable family environment.

A stone walkway leads you to the impressive glass entry. Twenty-two foot ceilings with front and
rear facing walls of glass allow you to see through the center of the home filling it with light.
Upon entering you’ll notice the limestone fireplace which is the centerpiece of the living room.
Privacy is not an issue as a smooth stucco exterior is used on either end of the home. Uniquely
designed wooden screens protect the bedrooms from street views.

With two teenagers and abundant family gatherings large rooms are needed for entertaining.
A 400 square foot kitchen with oversized black marble bar meets their every need. Notice the
12 ft. wall of natural wood lined cabinetry. Upstairs a game and media room allows for additional
gathering space as well as a teenagers hideaway. The second floor affords spectacular views
of the neighborhood and backyard oasis with pool and fire pit. This residence is just over
5,000 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms.

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922 Easton Place
Built 1978 /// Architect-Unconfirmed

A walk through the lush landscape leads you to the main entry of this 1978 contemporary home. The
interior décor has been changed throughout the years but the current owners worked to create
a comfortable soft contemporary style fitting of this split level home. Jack von Gillern Construction
also won the NARI national remodeling award for this project. The 2nd floor living space is a peaceful
getaway with its vaulted ceilings and wall of windows overlooking the tree-lined street. Notice the
eclectic art and black and white photography thoughtfully placed throughout. When purchasing
the home it was void of any cabinetry or drawers. So contractor, David Rose designed and built
the kitchen cabinets himself. He also created the furniture you see in the master bedroom. The
large deck off the dining room allows the homeowners to enjoy the nature in this unique and
tranquil setting. After renovations the home is just over 2,500 square feet.

photography courtesy of Ken Vaughan

Easton Place is a hidden neighborhood of 29 contemporary homes. Upon entering this wooded
enclave it instantly looks and feels more like the Pacific Northwest than Texas. This land was
originally a private estate and the property was sold after the family divorced in the late
1960’s. You’ll notice a neighborhood pavilion which is a remnant of the estate as is a secret
entry to an underground garage. The homes architect can’t be confirmed but neighborhood
legend has it that it was built and owned by an architect named Rip Van Winkle. The
current owners purchased it in 1988 from a woman who conducted Italian cooking
classes in the home.

photography courtesy of Ellen Sabin.

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