Architecture

Crespi Estates

Great Estates Dallas has its fair share of grand estates, but perhaps none as storied or magnificent as the Crespi Estate, which was designed in the 1930s by Maurice Fatio for the Italian-born Pio Crespi, who came to Dallas to govern his...

Architecture

Amazing Transformation in Oak Cliff

Amazing Transformation in Oak Cliff These days, the word "amazing" is frequently overused, but in the case of this recent remodel and addition project in North Oak Cliff, the word is entirely appropriate. Here is a photograph of the 1,708...

Architecture

A Cape Cod-Style House Goes Modern

Years before "transitional style" houses, consisting of white boxes with pitched roofs, became popular, Dallas luxury home builder, Cy Barcus, asked Richard Davis to design a house for his personal residence. Located near Highland Park VIllage, the lot where Barcus...

Architecture

From Italy to Arkansas

From Italy to Arkansas It is always wise to have a well-traveled architect. Richard Davis is constantly finding inspiration for his work, even when he is theoretically on vacation.  For a project in Springdale, Arkansas, Richard incorporated a concept he...