Texas Mid Century

Eugene and Margaret McDermott purchased their country property at a time when Allen was a long way from Dallas. Architect Scott Lyons, who designed their Highland Park home, designed a simple Texas Modern home here that celebrated the land. While some second homes are only used occasionally, the McDermotts came here almost every weekend. The tradition continued for over 50 years. They rode their horses across their land for many years and swimming in the clear well water in their pool was a tradition that never ended for Mrs. McDermott and her friends. Generations of visitors to Mrs. McDermott’s country house for lunch and dinner included international dignitaries, cultural and academic leaders, young and old, students, scholars, and new and longtime friends. Ideas were hatched, plans reviewed, and her book, Reflections, was written and passages read aloud for guests before it was published. #mcdermott #texas #architecture #architect #scottlyons #texasmodern #texasmodernarchitecture #countryhouse #midcentury #midcenturymodern #midcenturyhome #texaslife #porch #screenedporch #dallasarchitecture #dallas #art #texaslandscape #allen #texashouse #aiadallas #aia