Douglas Newby, Specializing In,
Architecturally Significant
Homes, Modern, Historic,
and Dallas Estate Homes
If you are interested in art, architecture, design
and the aesthetic fabric of Dallas, you have come
to the right place. Your interest is our passion.
Representing Buyers and Sellers: Architecturally Significant Homes
TEDxTalk by Douglas Newby
Douglas Newby explores intrinsic characteristics of homes that make us happy.
Top 5 Inspired Homes to Shelter in Place, Fall 2020
Shelter in place makes us think about homes in a new way and appreciate homes in a fresh way. These homes have been selected as the top five inspired homes to shelter in place because they all make staying at home a treat not a trial. Important architects designed all these shelter in place top five homes; however, they range from modern to traditional, Texas modern to historic in style. The common denominator is that they are immersed in nature and surrounded by vibrancy. During shelter in place these five homes are perfect for living, working, and playing in the home.
The Mission of Douglas Newby and Architecturally Significant Homes
National award-winning realtor Douglas Newby identifies and illuminates architecturally significant homes and the potential inventory of architecturally significant homes. Douglas Newby’s favorites are those architecturally significant homes that make the homeowners happy living, working and playing in the home, and that are on the best sites in the finest neighborhoods.
Our mission is to help clients like you, home buyers, who are passionate about design and their environment buy or build a home that contributes to the community, is an aesthetic example for future architectural projects, and is a home that reflects your personality and purpose. Whether you are looking for an estate home, an architecturally significant home, or an architect designed modern home, we will assist you in identifying the significant home that is meant for you and help you acquire that home at the best price in the best way. This site is designed to be your introductory resource for Dallas neighborhoods and architecture. Your call is welcome so together we can discuss and interpret the nuance of the market, the potential inventory of significant homes, and develop a strategy to ensure you find a home you love that has real value.
I offer the finest homes and represent clients with the greatest understanding of aesthetics, architecture, and design. Please call me to see if I should represent you.
Architecture as Art
Significant Homes, Dallas Estate Homes, Modern Homes, Architect Designed Homes
You recognize good architecture as art and we want to help you discover the architecturally significant homes, estate homes and modern homes in Dallas’s finest neighborhoods where you can find architecture that is art. Cognizant that time is your most precious commodity, we will efficiently review the entire on-market and off-market inventory of homes you appreciate and seek, homes of real value.
A note of thanks for a most civilized experience ... our recent home sale was conducted with such efficiency, discretion, and geniality that we know that our buyers were as pleased with the ease of the sale/purchase process as we. Your marketing of our home with such sensitivity to the particular merits of our property and of our neighborhood led to a surplus of potential buyers at the end --- a very rewarding experience! In our 30 years of buying and selling homes in three states, never have we enjoyed such confidence in our realtor nor worried so little about the eventual successful outcome.
It is an additional satisfaction to know how well you have matched our beloved home with its new owners.- James and Patricia Shinn
Director of Dallas International Affairs
Turtle Creek Park Homeowner
We Share Your Interest in Architecture, Design, and Real Value
National Award Winning Realtor Douglas Newby discovers, rediscovers, and reinterprets the potential inventory of architecturally significant homes.
Thinking about Architecture like I Think about Art
Here a Parisian modern art gallery approaches art - discovering artists, rediscovering artists and reinterpreting artists in the same way I approach architecture - discovering, rediscovering and reinterpreting significant homes.
Douglas Newby Insights on Instagram
On Douglas Newby Instagram you can see and read how Douglas Newby interprets Dallas, homes, real estate, and the ongoing evolution of Dallas neighborhoods. You will also see his recommendations and suggestions for making Dallas the best city in the country by looking at his Instagram or Dallas Architecture Blog.
Raised Eyebrow
October 24, 2020, 8:13 am - As a contractor once said, “If you are going to give a home a facelift, start with the eyebrows.” While renovation will make this charming Craftsman cottage fresher and more... See More
September Dawn
September 14, 2020, 7:08 am - Highland Park is associated with opulence, architecture, Highland Park Village, success and prestige. What is easy to forget is that the township of Highland Park is attractive in the way... See More
Hawk on Henderson
April 7, 2020, 8:12 am - Hawks have such a powerful presence. Havoc replaces tranquility when they arrive—songbirds disappear. Hawks are associated with hunting and domination. It was with great amusement that I watched this hawk... See More
Angle of Howard Meyer
October 8, 2020, 5:52 am - The Howard Meyer angle makes an impact on architecture, neighborhoods and Dallas. This great architect did all three across Dallas. At White Rock Lake in 1939 he set the tone... See More
Masks Make All the Difference
August 25, 2020, 6:07 am - My artistic loyalty was always to the Peruna IV statue on campus that served as a gravestone for the late SMU pony mascot. New stadiums, new arenas, new parking buildings,... See More
Neighborhood of Theaters
April 6, 2020, 8:04 am - There are few buildings that I am as sentimental about as the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed theater. Listening to the talk by the architects of Diller Scofidio+Renfro and the Dallas Theater... See More
Douglas Newby Insights on Dallas Architecture Blog
The Characteristics of Homes People Love
For the people who really love their home, 10 characteristics that make them happy come up over and over again... See More
Listen to an Insiders Look at Dallas
Hear Douglas Newby on the podcast Deconstructing Dallas make the case that Trinity Groves in Dallas would make a great home for Amazon HQ2.
Architecturally Significant - Another Look
Direction of Dallas and Urban Growth
Should the direction of Dallas urban growth continue to grow north? Does inserting low-income housing in North Dallas create an inclusive urban growth direction for Dallas? Does the direction of... See More
Architectually Significant Homes
See architect designed modern and historically significant homes in the Architecturally Significant section. See More
Dallas Architecture Blog
Read current architecture articles on the Dallas Architecture Blog. What Makes Some Modern Architecture Timeless? See More
Dallas Modern Homes, Mid Century Modern and Texas Modern
This section of Architecturally Significant Homes website has been dedicated to showcasing the finest modern homes in Dallas. Wether they be Texas Modern, Mid Century Modern or Quintessential Modern. See More
President George Bush Selects Home
Read New York Daily News story on President Bush’s new home and original post explaining why this home fit all of President and Mrs. Bush’s criteria before story “broke”. And view CNN interviewing Douglas Newby discussing President Bush’s new home. Read the Wall Street Journal article on President Bush purchasing a new home and the NPR article on President Bush’s new neighborhood. See More
Elements of Style
The architectural style and history of Dallas is best expressed and understood through its neighborhoods and individual houses, not its commercial or public monuments. Designed by an intertwining family of... See More
The Finest Estate Home in America Found
There are faux estate homes, builder homes, spec homes, development homes, but proper estate homes are much different. The finest estate homes elevate the cultural consciousness. See More
Highland Park Neighborhoods
See photographs of historically significant homes and Highland Park homes for sale found in the Highland Park Neighborhoods. See More
Wall Street Journal Gives Award
Douglas Newby – Hall of Fame Award Winner. Douglas Newby was presented by The Wall Street Journal with the nation’s Best Property Marketing Campaign award See More
Douglas Newby takes TED Stage
Douglas Newby takes the stage for an audience response during Session 12 of TED 2011, as TED curator Chris Anderson looks on. February 28 – March 4, Long Beach, CA.... See More
Dallas Architects and Preservationists Ponder Unified Vision for City
February 2005 KERA Interview with Douglas Newby, by Catherine Cuellar, KERA 90.1 reporter See More
Dallas archimégalo
French Newspaper Libération discusses with Douglas Newby the Winspear Opera House and the Wyly Theatre in the Dallas Arts District and international architects who have contributed to Dallas. See More
I’ve worked with the best real estate brokers across the country all my life, when it comes to the best Dallas residential real estate broker, I think who else is there but Douglas Newby? Thank you for all your extraordinary efforts. You are a superb negotiator.
-George Watson
Real Estate Investor
Preston Hollow Homeowner
Dallas Neighborhoods of Significant Architecture
Highland Park Real Estate, Preston Hollow Real Estate, and other Prestigious Neighborhoods
You will benefit from our specialty of architecturally significant, historic, estate and architect designed homes in Dallas and its finest neighborhoods, representing real estate: Preston Hollow, Highland Park, Turtle Creek, Greenway Parks, Volk Estates, Bluffview, University Park, Mayflower Estates, Lakewood, Swiss Avenue, White Rock Lake, Munger Place, Park Cities, Bent Tree; and further benefiting you by recognizing and understanding good design and Dallas estate homes by Dallas' best architects.
Dallas, a YouTube Look at Architecturally Significant Homes and Neighborhoods
Dallas, a City of Prosperity, Culture, and Character
Art, Architecture, and History
It’s to your advanage to have a Dallas real estate broker knowledgeable, experienced and keenly interested in art, architecture, history, and the character and well being of Dallas. I understand the past and future of Dallas, a city with a river park larger than the city of San Francisco, with two mile-long, skyscraper high Calatrava bridges connecting modern mixed-use development on both sides of the city, a cultural district bringing international acclaim and a city of distinct neighborhoods, historically significant homes, refined residences, Dallas modern homes, mid century homes, distinguished estate homes, Dallas historic homes and homes of architectural significance. Whether relocation takes you to Dallas or you are already a Dallas resident, Call me to see if I should represent you when you are looking for or selling an architecturally significant home or a dramatic building site desired by Dallas' best architects. I understand a home is your greatest design decision.
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Dear Mr. Newby,
I enjoy referencing your website in my continued journey in learning about both historical and modern residential architecture in Dallas. Your photography on the site is exquisite, and your eye for detail is certainly recognized….Thanks for all you do to promote the recognition of architecturally significant structures and the field of architectural and interior design.-Jan Parker, FASID
Director of the School of Interior Design
The Art Institute of Dallas
Crespi Hicks Estate
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services
Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice
Top 5 Inspired Homes to Shelter in Place, Fall 2020
