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RIGHT: Clerestory windows, careful scaling, natural materials and a
thoughtful lighting plan combine for an appealing aesthetic.
BELOW: Located within a midrise residential building, the remodeled space
features rich and luxurious finishes like dark veneers, mahogany floors and
granite countertops.
FACING PAGE: Clad in Leuders limestone, the Town Lake estate includes a
number of buildings visually linked by a series of waterfalls.
Photographs © Paul Bardagjy
ARCHITECT
The Rolling Stones held a benefit concert following the devastating
Nicaragua earthquake of 1972, and with the $300,000 he had
to work with, architect Dick Clark created 150 homes—yes,
a mere $2,000 each. Though basic in form and function, the
homes provided protection from the sun and invited breezes to
keep the temperature as cool as possible. Designing with utmost
