If you're a fan of modern residences in Dallas, you might know about MODERNDALLAS.TV and MODERNDALLAS.NET. I'd like to thank Jeff Levine over there, along with realtor Clay Stapp, for representing Eckxstudio's Ribbon House in this week's webisode. Check it out by clicking on the image below! Watch and listen in for Fifth Dimension's nod [...]
I'm back! I never went anywhere, really -- I've been keeping busy with various projects since my last post and thought it is time for a new post seeing how 2017 is now three-quarters behind us. And what better way to re-start the blog than to announce the completion of construction at the Ribbon House! Builder Holz [...]
Eckxstudio has been selected as one of the top architecture firms by Expertise.com for the Dallas metro area. We're honored to be among this group receiving the 2016 Expertise Award. Many of our recent residential designs are under construction across Dallas, and we hope to continue receiving accolades for our design achievements. The Expertise.com criteria [...]
It's Home Tour Time again in Texas, and I'm looking forward to checking out some of this year's AIA Component Chapter tours. Without further ado, here are the details & dates of each AIA Chapter tour: AIA Austin October 15-16, 2016. 10am - 6pm both days. AIA Dallas October 29-30, 2016. 10am - 5pm both days. [...]
Why CA? What's CA? Huh? CA, or Construction Administration in the lingo of architecture, is loosely defined as an architect's services to a client from the time the client awards the construction contract to a builder to the date on which the architect executes the final payment certification to the owner. Really the correct terminology [...]
It has been a few months since Eckxstudio finished the for construction set of drawings for the Modern Farmhouse project. I was out at the site yesterday in the great Texas summer heat for a walk-through and thought I'd share a few pictures of the contractor's progress to date. When out on a site the [...]
Every architect knows that design is sometimes fluid, sometimes not so flexible. Some architects have been known to "put their foot down" on a variety of issues when faced with a potential design change whether the change is requested by the client or suggested by someone such as the builder. There may be good reasons [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
