Vanguard Way House by Morrison Seifert Murphy
Morrison Seifert Murphy have sent us their latest residential project. Vanguard Way is a 2700 square foot house, located in Urban Reserve, Dallas, Texas.
From the architects:
This was the first house completed in a new Dallas neighborhood devoted entirely to Modernism. As our clients were the first, they were able to select a premier albeit irregularly-shaped site that overlooks a public park and waterway.
Visit Morrison Seifert Murphy’s website – here.
Read more about the house after the photos….
















From the architects:
We accommodated the program in a compact, two-story structure that essentially extends to the buildable limits of the property but reserves some space for private outdoor uses. The garage, accessed via an open motor court, can double as a photographic studio.
Guests enter from the street under a covered porch that leads to a double- height entry that is illuminated from above. The space compresses just before entering the next double-height volume of the living room. This space is adjoined by the dining space and kitchen. The master bath, dining space and living space are arranged enfilade about a centerline that leads through a double-height window wall to a sculpture garden and the park beyond. The guest suite above dining space is organized about this same axis and has its own view to the park and waterway.
The master suite adjoins a walled terrace containing a spa and fireplace. With the sliding panels open these spaces can be used as one. The powder bath is an exquisite space best explained by the images contained herein. Suffice to say that due to its unique plan and dramatic presence the owners have made it a part of the entry experience.
The entire house is rendered in hard-troweled, white stucco with sealed concrete floors throughout the ground level.
Visit Morrison Seifert Murphy’s website – here.

Michelle L on 29 Jan 2009 at 1:55 pm #
Where are those legs from in the living room?
mod monkey on 29 Jan 2009 at 3:01 pm #
very crisp + clean!
Lance on 29 Jan 2009 at 3:12 pm #
I’ve always liked Seifert Murphy’s work. The house is very modern, simple and most importantly it looks to serve a purpose. I’d love to see just a wee bit more artwork on the walls, photography of course, but I love the mix or old/new/asian/minimalism/modern/luxury and the way it melds with the surroundings. Now this is uncluttered living the way it should be.
Lance on 29 Jan 2009 at 6:27 pm #
Oh and the legs… It’s art darling… you know art…
Jason on 29 Jan 2009 at 9:18 pm #
I have been in this house on the Dallas AIA tour last year. It is a nice house but it is classic Lionel Morrison. I have been in 7 of his houses and they ALL look the same on the inside. Concrete floors, white walls, Fry Riglet reveals, stark and cold.
I will say the kitchen cabinets are the best craftsmanship I have ever seen.
Peter Shaw on 30 Jan 2009 at 8:14 am #
Texas needs more modern houses.
Well done MSM!
Preston on 30 Jan 2009 at 11:49 pm #
I can certainly see Le Corbusier’s influences, this is fantastic lebensraum. It is hard to even imagine an article of laundry on the floor, and one would be guilt ridden to allow it to happen.
Terry on 26 Feb 2009 at 10:08 am #
ANSWERS to your questions:
Hey, I just googled my house (I live in this one) and thought I’d answer a few of your questions.
1. the legs are from Puerto Rico. Got em on vacation. They are a life-cast of the artist’s girlfriend’s legs. They stand on their own two feet.
2. Lionel Morrison is the architect, and we love his work. (One Arts Plaza, Dallas). Living this uncluttered requires discipline. But we love it.
3. Art work: When we asked Lionel what art to use, he said (and I’m not kidding) “Only hang art if it improves the wall.” His use of massing is beautiful; his walls ARE the art. So we used great restraint in displaying art. Photos used are by David Gipson (guest bedroom) and me (office).
4. More links on the neighborhood and architect at http://www.geocities.com/terry_and_robert.
A P on 27 Mar 2009 at 10:58 am #
I’m very curious to know the cost of this home….Can anyone provide?
Ryan Bowlin on 01 Apr 2009 at 1:45 am #
nice house but please throw some color around plain white everywhere makes feel like am in some sort of hospital