Kessler Parkway // WELCH | HALL Architects

This small simple farmhouse, moved to its current site in 1940 in the Kessler area of Oak Cliff, was run-down and in need of new life. It sits alone, across Kessler Parkway from the rest of the neighborhood, at the foot of the Coombs Creek Trail, tucked into the greenbelt, under the trees, barely beyond the shadows of Interstate 30. The home is a blend of styles, with Texas Regional Vernacular features but officially designated as a Colonial Revival. Despite its historic nature, the home has many commonalities with Modernism.

The restoration process required taking the structure down to the studs and adding all new systems and finishes. The exterior is a simple board and batten siding painted white, with a double gable roof and two porches, front and rear. The design is simple, honest, and in keeping with the character of the original architecture. The same restraint is applied to the interior, letting the simple aesthetic of craft provide a backdrop for the owner’s collection of Scandinavian and Japanese furnishings.