Wednesday, April 4, 2012

At home above the trees

Several days ago, 1 Kind Design did a feature on a home near me in Cedar Hill, Texas. It was designed by Cunningham Architects in Dallas, Texas, and is built on an escarpment overlooking several thousand acres of the Cedar Ridge wildlife preserve and Joe Poole Lake. Built with a stacked stone wall and boasting a dramatic observation tower, it is one of the most spectacular homes I've ever seen. From the tower, homeowners are elevated above the treetops and can see distant views of Dallas and Fort Worth.  The house is constructed of Texas woods, copper, slate and glass.

Images from 1kindesign.com


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  1. suzieQApril 4, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Wow.
    I would love being open to the outdoors during the day, but at night; I want NO one to be able to see me. Am I the only one who feels that way?
    Again, what a gorgeous place and what a vision someone had to design, build and live in such a home.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModApril 4, 2012 at 6:13 PM

      I have a feeling that this home is so far off the beaten path that no one could see them at any time of the day...but I'm like you in that I don't want anyone looking in my windows at night either.

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  2. KylieApril 4, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Hmmmm, I could live in this house quite easily Dana. It's stunning. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModApril 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM

      Yes, if the owners get tired of it and want to give it to me, I certainly won't turn it down. :)

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  3. nickarmadilloApril 4, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Whoa! That bent-wood chair is crazy. I'd love a big, open home with tons of windows like this. I bet they get some amazing views of those sunsets.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModApril 4, 2012 at 6:15 PM

      I agree that the furnishings are as cool as the house itself. And I'm sure the views are stunning. I used to live in that town, and the surrounding area is very pretty.

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  4. DearHelenHartmanApril 4, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    So gorgeous. I wonder if more than once somebody thought it was an office or medical building though.

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  5. A Modern LineApril 4, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Stunning house! I bet it cost a fortune to build and likely costs another fortune to maintain!

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModApril 4, 2012 at 6:21 PM

      I'd venture to guess that anyone who can afford to build a house like that in the first place doesn't worry about how he's going to pay his monthly utility bills...LOL

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  6. JennyApril 4, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    What a beauty. Thanks for this peek!

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModApril 4, 2012 at 6:23 PM

      I loved getting a peek at it too. It's right up Interstate 20 from me, but I have no idea where, so this is probably as close as I'll come to seeing it myself.

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  7. PippaApril 4, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Lovely, but I'd need a cleaner!

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModApril 4, 2012 at 6:36 PM

      If I could afford that house, I'd hire a whole cleaning crew and never lift a finger. :)

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  8. Rhan VintageApril 4, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    W.O.W! Stunning.

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModApril 5, 2012 at 10:50 AM

      I agree. I think I could live in the observation tower for the rest of my life.

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  9. Poppet DesignsApril 5, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    This is a beautiful house. Using the glass to show off that view and the ceiling gives the illusion of more and more space. Loved looking through these pics thanks Dana

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    1. Dana@Mid2ModApril 5, 2012 at 9:59 PM

      Glad you enjoyed the post. I'm still amazed every time I look at the photos of this house.

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