Designed in 1958 by Edward Durell Stone, Oak Court represented a significant residential achievement in the architect’s worldwide body of work.
Stone’s original design alludes to the climate similarities between Dallas and his concurrently designed U.S. Embassy in New Delhi – which both
feature courtyards and integrated water features.
This restoration project begun in 2004 required an approach that balanced these aspects:
Respecting a rigorous nine-foot grid throughout t • he home and its surrounds.
• Rectifying numerous insensitive modifications to the home over the years.
• The iconic dining room lagoon was fully restored to its original state of importance, and the courtyards were artfully integrated with
living spaces.
• Renovating the home for modern living through respectful modifications that remained faithful to the original design intent.