Designed by Dallas Midcentury Modern trailblazers Lyle Rowley and Jack Wilson of Ju-Nel Homes, this 1964 gem in Lochwood is more than just a beautifully preserved time capsule — it’s a piece of architectural history. And did we mention it’s just cool all around? I mean, come on!
This home at 11521 Lochwood Blvd. offers an opportunity to own a meticulously restored yet lightly touched example of the firm’s organic, site-driven design philosophy.
Ju-Nel builds are among the most sought-after midcentury residences in East Dallas, revered for their expressive lines, dramatic rooflines, and seamless connection to the outdoors. With approximately 150 Ju-Nel homes built in the area — mostly located in Lochwood, Lake Highlands, Old Lake Highlands, Lakewood, and Forest Hills — each remaining example is a collector’s item for design enthusiasts. They’re also popular on home tours like the White Rock Home Tour, which is taking place April 26-27. Listing agent David Collier and CandysDirt.com are both sponsors of the annual home tour.
Rowley and Wilson launched Ju-Nel Homes in the late 1950s with the goal of bringing the modernist movement — already sweeping California — to Dallas. Influenced by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Joseph Eichler, the duo emphasized natural materials, functional floorplans, and architecture that responded directly to its environment. Ju-Nels were often built on heavily wooded or sloped lots, with large windows, floating decks, and split-level layouts designed to highlight rather than fight the terrain.
This particular home exemplifies that ethos. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath floorplan wraps around a lush 0.34-acre lot, with a cantilevered wraparound deck that appears to float in the trees. Inside, original Ju-Nel details remain intact: vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a brick floor entry, and walls of glass that bring nature into every room…