No. One can merely be its “keeper”; an apt turn of phrase that can be credited to Virginia Van Zanten in her Vogue article accounting the renovation of the Chateau de Gudanes, located in the southern French village of Chateau-Verdun.

A spirited, hospitable aesthetic, engaging those that may approach; one that is chic, yet personable, reflecting the personality of its residents without sacrificing style.

Our third project to be included on the AIA Dallas Home Tour, our Santa Clara project truly displays the relationship of exterior to interior and vice versa.

Everyday life at the studio is warm, friendly and collaborative. The team sets aside time to enjoy the creativity of our field in mediums outside of our norm.

Ten homes on one street!   As we anxiously await the start of construction of our tenth home on Coronado Avenue (and twenty-eighth home in Lakewood Hills!)...

Mid Century Modern architecture is a culmination of textures, styles, colors and materials. The design team at Maestri Studio each has a fondness for the style that often makes its way into our projects in varying degrees.

Scale, Proportion, and paying tribute to the History of a neighborhood. 

Reimagining a 1938 cottage in the Hollywood Heights Conservation District of Dallas, Texas.

When we were approached in 2011 to reimagine this quaint 1000 square foot, the unassuming home looked ramshackle and covered in vines.  Much of the exterior was not visible from the street, and its interior was filled with contents of years past as remnants of a full life. 

Exploring the home with our client, we discovered hidden gems of details; a brick arch here, a forgotten light fixture there… a beautiful Art Deco mantel, a pristine mid-century floor lamp. 

Our design goal aligned with our clients’ wishes to maintain the original character of the home while adding new square footage in a delicate balance of proportion and scale.  The result is a 2500 square foot, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom home on one level.  Ceiling heights were increased only where the natural grade dropped and allowed.  The new detached two-car garage resembles that of a 1930s garage, and the back yard is viewed by a large screened in porch with a two-sided fireplace to the family room. 

Our clients’ needs changed over the years as they had more children and needed more space.  We were honored to reimagine another larger historic home for them nearby.  The Santa Monica cottage got another breath of fresh air when a new family (the owner of Monet Interiors) purchased it in 2017, as it was the perfect fit for them.  We are so pleased that it will be featured on the 2018 Hollywood Heights Home Tour. 

Please visit the link below for an article featuring photos of the home as well as remarks from architect Eddie Maestri, AIA about the home and the process. 

https://candysdirt.com/2018/04/10/2018-hollywood-heights-home-tour-features-reimagined-1938-bungalow/

LET’S Flamingle, Maestri Gallery Officially Opens in Expo Park

DALLAS DESIGN STUDIO OFFICIALLY OPENS LOCAL ART GALLERY IN EXPOSITION PARK

Maestri Gallery, a new and bold art gallery in Exposition Park, opened its doors to the public Monday, July 30^th, 2018.