Eckxstudio is rolling through the design phases of our latest modern residence which will soon see construction activity begin in Dallas, Texas. This 2-story, 3,000 square foot modern home will feature a dynamic, powerful exterior expression rendered with stucco, stained wood, and a specialty metal panel system. The interior of the home will have an [...]
It's a snap! That's what they say anyway. And I pretty much believe them too. They = SnapPower What = Snap Power's newish electrical receptacle cover plates that transform any outlet into a night light without reducing the number of outlets available for your use. I say newish because according to the company the product [...]
Eckxstudio completed the residential design several months ago for a contemporary renovation & addition in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas, and the project is finally underway at the client's site. Why the delay you ask? It's simple, actually. Our client on this project is both the homeowner and general contractor, and he has been [...]
Eckxstudio has completed the design and documentation for this single-family residence that will soon be under construction. This two-story residence is a blend of modern architecture and farmhouse-inspired aesthetics and features a massive double-height living room / dining room / kitchen space with abundant light and thoughtfully placed windows. Front Elevation Interior Perspective of Living [...]
Happy Holidays! 2015 has been an exciting year for Eckxstudio, and I want to take a moment to thank all those individuals and companies that contributed to this success. I know our partnerships forged during 2015 have enriched the projects we have worked on together. Clients. Contractors. Consultants. Suppliers. All of you. Thank you [...]
Yes, that's right. I hate my new toilet. Well, maybe hate is too strong of a term. OK, I really dislike my new toilet. Why, you ask? It all boils down to preference. Preference on....what? While all toilets basically do the same thing [flush, refill, flush...not talking about the composting toilets out there] and there [...]
If you've seen our recent post on the 2015 Bark & Build competition and fundraiser benefiting the Texas SPCA, you know Eckxstudio partnered with Attaway Homes to design and build the doghouse we titled Untitled 2015 / Woof. All the doghouses were installed at NorthPark Mall on Monday, November 16th and will be on display [...]
Unless you're planning on attending a holiday-themed jingle bell home tour, the 2015 modern home tour season is all but wrapped up. I attended the Austin AIA tour, and the AIA Dallas tour this past weekend. If you've ever been to both, you may have noticed a few differences. I certainly did see some interesting [...]
Don't miss this opportunity! Just a quick reminder - this weekend (November 14-15, 2015) is the Dallas AIA Tour of Homes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see 7 new, modern homes throughout Dallas. images from AIA Dallas and the 2015 Tour of Homes Following the home tour weekend, I'll write a post recapping [...]
Eckxstudio is proud to announce our partnership with Attaway Homes as one of the 15 teams participating in the 2015 AIA Dallas / TEXO Bark + Build contest. We have designed and built a modern dog house which will soon be on display at NorthPark Mall from November 16th through December 7th. All 15 entries will [...]
Eckxstudio has been at it again - we've polished up the design for this new modern residence which will be built by Thirty Nine 39 Urban Homes (same builder as the Seguin residence). Located just one block apart, this 2-story modern/contemporary home will accompany Seguin as two of the latest and greatest residential rebuilds in this [...]
Check out this recently designed house we worked on! It is being constructed right now in west Dallas by 3939 Urban Builds, and will be a 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath contemporary/modern residence. If you are interested in more information on the home, visit our project page here. ____________________________ This post was originally written before re-branding [...]
I was told this wasn't like school and there would be no more tests. And that there would be snacks. I don't see any snacks. What? Now I have to take a test? Oh boy. The jobs of an Architect and Designer frequently include the evaluation of colors....colors of paint, materials, metals, you name it. [...]
Friday fun!! Actual proof is finally documented! ____________________________ This post was originally written before re-branding as Eckxstudio for Modern Architecture at the end of 2017. At Eckxstudio for Modern Architecture, we design unique and stunning projects, individually crafted for our clients' lives. We're passionate about listening to your needs, wants and desires as inspiration to [...]
I recently received an e-mail advertising a unique (and new?) product to help heat swimming pools, and after all the recent rain in north Texas it caught my eye because my own pool is still a little chilly to swim in. It's June 18th. Unless the day is like today....upper 90's and very sunny out [...]
