Architecture & Design

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How NASA Restored Its Historic Apollo Mission Control Center

The historic control center at the heart of the Apollo 11 moon landing was almost lost to neglect. Then a retired flight director got involved.

04/12/2023 By Melissa Dalton

PROPERTY WATCH

A Tudor Revival in the Rice/Museum District

03/09/2023 By Melissa Dalton

PROPERTY WATCH

A Modernized Midcentury in Memorial

This updated 1959 home features a suite of custom finishes including butler’s pantry, Venetian fireplace, and soaking tub overlooking the garden.

03/02/2023 By Melissa Dalton

PROPERTY WATCH

An Architect-Designed Beauty in the Tanglewood Neighborhood

Traditional detailing with modern touches and a chef’s kiss of a kitchen.

02/23/2023 By Melissa Dalton

PROPERTY WATCH

An Elegant European-Style Estate With Old World Appeal in River Oaks

Designer Jennifer Hamelet has created an exquisite home that, even at 8,900 square feet, still feels cozy and intimate.

02/16/2023 By Melissa Dalton

PROPERTY WATCH

A Refreshingly Remodeled Houston Heights Home

Vintage patterns and bold colors make for delightful moments in this 100-year-old home.

02/09/2023 By Melissa Dalton

ARCHITECTURE WATCH

Houston Endowment’s New HQ Is Pioneering Eco-Friendly Architecture

A new endowment for Houston Endowment.

12/19/2022 By Claire Anderson

CUSTOM BUILD

Property Watch: A Modern Farmhouse with Designer Details

Just embrace the shiplap.

12/08/2022 By Melissa Dalton

BRICK HOUSE

Property Watch: A Stately Brick Beauty in River Oaks

Come for the neighborhood, stay for the landscaped grounds and pool out back.

12/01/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Pink House

Home Is Where the Art Is: The Coolest Pink House in Montrose

How a local architect helped a Houston couple create an art lover’s dream home.

11/24/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Making History

This Giant Manor Just Sold For $21 Million, a Houston Record

A 26,000-square-foot estate is the highest selling home in Houston history.

11/03/2022 By Melissa Dalton

BLUE IN BRAESWOOD

Property Watch: A 1959 Braeswood Stunner With Modern Flourishes

Pops of patterned tile and warm woods all around.

10/27/2022 With Melissa Dalton

Sea Isle

This Dome Might Be the Coolest Beach Rental on Galveston

Stay beachside with 180-degree views of Galveston by way of hexagon-shaped skylights.

10/21/2022 By Melissa Dalton

West University

Property Watch: The Iconic “Darth Vader House” Hits the Market Again

The force is strong with this one.

10/13/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Space City

Still Standing: An Inside Look Into Galveston’s Historic Homes

These houses date back to the 1800s and offer a glimpse into the island’s affluent past.

10/12/2022 By Brianna Benitez

Elements of Style

Art or Architecture? This Houston Design Firm Is Blurring the Lines

Meet rootlab, the business that’s taking Houston’s design scene by storm.

10/06/2022 By Alexia Partouche

3D Printing

The Nation's First 3D-Printed Multi-Story Home Is Being Built in Houston

3D construction goes bigger.

10/06/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Heights

Property Watch: A Heights Bungalow with a Surprise Addition Out Back

This 1915 Heights bungalow is packed with historical details and charm.

09/29/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Function First

Home Fix: 7 Home Remodel Tips For Your Dream Kitchen

Local Interior Designer Ayca Stiffel shares tips for a stunning kitchen remodel.

09/21/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Shadow Lawn

Property Dreams: A Historic French Manor with Local Pedigree

A historic home in the Museum District’s Shadow Lawn neighborhood brims with traditional trappings and understated elegance.

09/15/2022 By Melissa Dalton

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Architecture & Design

How NASA Restored Its Historic Apollo Mission Control Center

A Tudor Revival in the Rice/Museum District

A Modernized Midcentury in Memorial

An Architect-Designed Beauty in the Tanglewood Neighborhood

An Elegant European-Style Estate With Old World Appeal in River Oaks

A Refreshingly Remodeled Houston Heights Home

Houston Endowment’s New HQ Is Pioneering Eco-Friendly Architecture

Property Watch: A Modern Farmhouse with Designer Details

Property Watch: A Stately Brick Beauty in River Oaks

Home Is Where the Art Is: The Coolest Pink House in Montrose

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