Livable Art
Every project begins with a simple question: what does this home want to become?
Functional Modernism
Preserving the good bones of older properties while integrating modern features that serve the way people actually live. Open-concept kitchens, natural light, custom courtyards, and thoughtful material selections.
Not a showpiece that photographs well but feels empty. A home that invites you to stay, to cook, to gather. Every design decision serves both beauty and purpose.
Beyond Mid-Century
Best known for Mid-Century Modern transformations, Tavis brings the same craftsmanship to ranch homes, Craftsman bungalows, contemporary builds, and everything in between.
The common thread is not a style but a standard: thoughtful design, quality materials, and deep respect for the character of each property and its neighborhood.
The Process in Practice
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Kitchen Transformation
2300 Custer Parkway, Richardson, TX
2300 Custer Parkway
A Dixon-Furlow midcentury modern in Richardson, Texas. An 11-month renovation that preserved original character while bringing it into the modern era. Awarded a Preservation Dallas Achievement Award in 2018.
Exposed wooden beam ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass walls, native stone facades, and a redesigned pool area. From foreclosure to masterpiece.
Month Build
Preservation Award
The Investment Philosophy
Acquisition
Careful analysis of location, structural integrity, neighborhood trajectory, and renovation potential before any commitment. The goal: identify properties where thoughtful investment creates lasting value.
Renovation
Hands-on management from design concept to material selection to contractor coordination. Quality control at every stage, with budgets and timelines managed transparently.
Design
Design is the foundation, not an afterthought. Each renovation enhances the neighborhood and serves the next owner for decades.
Portfolio Strategy
Beyond individual flips, Tavis advises on long-term portfolio strategy including buy-and-hold properties. Experience across market cycles provides perspective beyond any single transaction.
Selected Transformations
Featured Recognition
White Rock Lake Mid-Century Restoration
Featured in CandysDirt, highlighting preservation-minded renovation and design execution on a significant White Rock Lake property.
Functional Modernism Comes to Little Forest Hills
2023
Achievement Award, 2300 Custer Parkway
2018
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