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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Architecturally significant: William Benson home in Dallas

In 1957 a team comprised of architect William Benson, interior designer Louise Wolff Kahn and landscape artist Richard Myrick came together to create a home that epitomizes the era and continues to delight and amaze.

Materials such as brick, African Korina wood, Italian glass tile and cork defined spaces and created a serene environment. Sliding glass doors allowed a view of the garden, courtyard or terrace from every room.

The home has 2,720 square feet, four carports, two bedrooms, a library, formal and informal rooms and high ceilings. It was built on a half-acre plot in the prestigious Preston Hollow neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, and now enjoys a canopy of tall, mature trees and perfectly placed ornamental trees.

This is truly one of the finest examples of mid-century architecture in Dallas. It was kept in pristine condition by its original owners until it was listed and sold in 2009 by Douglas Newby.

From significanthomes.com