DorianBahr's Mid-Century Modern Exterior Revival: A Fusion of Timeless Design and Contemporary Appeal in Richardson, Texas

Award-Winning Mid-Century Modern Revival by Dorian Bahr: 2018 Richardson Community Revitalization & 2019 CotY Award Recipient

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Timeless Design and Contemporary Appeal in Richardson, Texas

In a notable feat of architectural restoration, DorianBahr takes the helm of an exemplary Mid-Century Modern exterior renovation, seamlessly blending timeless design elements with the demands of contemporary functionality. This undertaking demonstrates DorianBahr's proficiency in rejuvenating the distinct charm of Mid-Century Modern aesthetics to suit the modern lifestyle, set against the backdrop of the vibrant community of Richardson, Texas.

Rediscovering Mid-Century Modern Elegance

With a concentrated effort on unveiling the property's inherent beauty, DorianBahr’s design philosophy was deeply rooted in the characteristic features of Mid-Century architecture. The project meticulously preserved the iconic low-slung roofs and wide expanses of glass, integrating them with contemporary modifications that echo the original design ethos while aligning with modern preferences.


A Vision of Form Meets Function

The renovation frames a cohesive vision that blends the home's intrinsic Mid-Century characteristics with innovative, contemporary elements. The addition of clean, geometric lines and an expanded window layout enhances the property's engagement with its natural surroundings—a core principle of Mid-Century Modern design.


Dedication to Authentic Materials

Staying true to Mid-Century Modern’s commitment to authenticity, the selection of materials was paramount. The use of wood, stone, and glass not only pays homage to the era’s preference for organic textures but also ensures a fluid connection between the home’s interior and its external environment. The selection is complemented by a color scheme that draws from an authentic Mid-Century palette, enriching the property's aesthetic and sensory appeal.


Landscape and Lighting: The Final Touch

Recognizing the significant impact of landscaping and exterior lighting on architectural integrity, DorianBahr curated an exterior environment that accentuates the property’s elegance. The integration of native plants and streamlined hardscaping, alongside carefully positioned lighting, underscores the architectural features, ensuring the home's allure from dawn till dusk.

PROJECT SERVICES:

  • Architectural Planning

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    Architectural planning at DorianBahr involves the initial phase of conceptualizing a project, focusing on understanding client needs, the site's potential, and integrating innovative design principles. This service lays the foundation for a project, ensuring that every subsequent step aligns with the envisioned aesthetic, functionality, and sustainability goals.



  • Space Planning

    Space planning is a critical service that optimizes the use of space within a structure to achieve a more functional and efficient layout. DorianBahr's expertise in space planning considers factors such as flow, usage, and aesthetics, ensuring that every area serves its purpose beautifully and effectively.

  • Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E)

    DorianBahr's FF&E service entails the selection and installation of all movable furniture, fixtures, and equipment that are not permanently attached to the building structure. This service encompasses everything from furniture layouts, lighting fixtures, and technology equipment to window treatments and decorative accessories. It plays a pivotal role in enhancing both the functionality and aesthetics of a space. With a keen eye for design and a comprehensive approach, Dorian Bahr ensures that these elements reflect the client's style and meet the practical demands of their daily lives, creating harmonious and livable environments.

  • Construction

    DorianBahr offers comprehensive construction services that bring the project's vision to life. This entails meticulous execution of architectural plans, space planning designs, and construction documents, ensuring every detail from the floor plans, kitchen and bathroom remodels, to ADA compliant universal design bathrooms, and FF&E installations, is implemented with precision and quality. DorianBahr's construction service is the culmination of the design-build process, transforming conceptual designs into physical structures that adhere to the highest standards of craftsmanship and compliance. By overseeing the construction phase, Dorian Bahr ensures a seamless transition from planning to execution, maintaining design integrity and client satisfaction throughout the process.

  • Project Management

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  • Floor Plan

    DorianBahr provides comprehensive floor plan services, delivering detailed layouts of each level of a building or home. These plans are vital for understanding the space distribution, room sizes, and the relationship between different areas, serving as a blueprint for both construction and interior design efforts.



  • Construction Documents

    Construction documents are a critical component of DorianBahr’s services, encompassing detailed drawings and specifications for the construction team. These documents guide the building process, ensuring that the construction adheres to the design intent, complies with regulations, and meets quality standards.

  • Landscape Design

    Landscape design by DorianBahr transcends the traditional boundaries of outdoor aesthetics to create harmonious extensions of indoor living spaces. This service encompasses a thorough examination of the natural environment, climate considerations, and the architectural ethos of the project. By integrating native vegetation, sustainable practices, and innovative hardscape designs, the landscapes curated not only amplify the beauty of the architectural project but also promote biodiversity and environmental consciousness. From serene garden spaces to functional outdoor living areas, DorianBahr's landscape designs offer a seamless transition between the interior and exterior, enhancing the overall enjoyment and value of the property.

  • Lighting Design

    DorianBahr’s approach to lighting design focuses on illuminating the project's architectural strengths while ensuring energy efficiency and occupant comfort. This service crafts bespoke lighting solutions that accentuate the unique features of a structure and its surroundings. Through strategic placement and the selection of fixtures, lighting is employed not just for functionality but as an artistic medium, shaping how the spaces are perceived and experienced. Both interior and exterior lighting designs are developed to establish ambience, improve safety, and highlight key architectural and landscape elements, ensuring that the project is showcased to its full potential at all times.

  • Exterior Design

    DorianBahr elevates residential projects by harmonizing architectural elements, material selection, and color schemes with the home's natural and neighborhood setting, ensuring durability, aesthetic appeal, and environmental sustainability. This approach crafts personalized exteriors that reflect homeowners' styles and enhance the home's interaction with its surroundings, encompassing facade renovations, outdoor living spaces, and smart technology integration. By combining this with architectural planning, space planning, construction documents, kitchen and bathroom remodels, ADA-compliant designs, along with landscape and lighting design, DorianBahr offers a holistic, innovative, and client-centered solution to create spaces that are not only aesthetically captivating and functional but also sustainable and tailored to the residents' lifestyle, ensuring every aspect of the home, from structure to exterior design, is thoughtfully considered and resonant with those who inhabit them.

Showcasing the Excellence: Dorian Bahr's Award-Winning Mid-Century Home Transformation

DorianBahr's knack for blending timeless architectural elements with contemporary flair is brilliantly showcased in the mid-century modern revival project of a 1957 home nestled in the heart of the Heights Park neighborhood. Not only did this transformative renovation earn the prestigious 2018 Richardson Community Revitalization Award, but it was also celebrated as the 2019 CotY Award winner for Residential Exterior under $100,000.


Exciting Update on the Mid-Century Modern Revival Project: ADEX Nomination in Spotlight

We are thrilled to share an exceptional update on the Mid-Century Modern Revival Project, an endeavor that marks a significant milestone in our portfolio. The project, meticulously executed by DorianBahr under the banner of Dorian Development, has been honored with a nomination for the prestigious ADEX Awards.


At the heart of the Mid-Century Modern Revival Project was a visionary quest to redefine a mid-century style facade, harmoniously aligning it with the architectural ethos of its neighborhood. Dorian Bahr's bespoke design approach saw the transformation of the exterior by removing both vertical and horizontal obstructions alongside outdated soft-scaping elements reminiscent of colonial-traditional style.


The metamorphosis entailed the installation of high polished yellow-pine v-board columns and cladding to the exterior gables, infusing a vibrant yet sophisticated character. The project embraced a meticulous attention to detail, introducing a high-polished, tongue and groove pine under-carriage for the front porch, coupled with a sleek new front door, mailbox, elegant lighting, and contemporary new hardware.


Further enhancements included the introduction of decorative concrete screen-blocks to the carport and a feature wall, alongside a decorative free-standing screening wall. The resculpted architectural landscaping, in-ground dusk-to-dawn lighting, decorative water-feature, gable vent, and painted architectural detail elements collectively elevate the aesthetic and functional appeal of the structure.


The ADEX nomination for the Mid-Century Modern Revival Project underscores our commitment to design excellence and innovation. It stands as a testament to our dedication to crafting spaces that not only resonate with the stylistic preferences of our clients but also contribute to the architectural tapestry of their communities.


A Seamless Blend of Past and Present

This Mid-Century Modern exterior renovation by DorianBahr stands as a beacon of design excellence, demonstrating the timeless appeal of Mid-Century aesthetics thoughtfully revived for contemporary living. Located in Richardson, Texas, the project not only highlights the transformative power of innovative design but also conveys a deep respect for architectural heritage, embodying a perfect balance between historical charm and modern-day functionality.

Cris Haest • October 7, 2024

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