This spectacular multigenerational home was designed by M Gooden Design for a family to live harmoniously together in Preston Hollow, a neighborhood in north Dallas, Texas. Entitled “Taula” House, the name is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “Balance.” Guided by the Hindu architecture principles of Vastu shastra, this modern residence expresses a balance between traditional beliefs and contemporary ideologies of design.

Symmetry, directional alignments, spatial geometry, and delicate detailing were all paramount to the design success of the project. The exterior facade is clad with precast concrete, weathered steel, and dark grey basalt stone. Accents of Brazilian Ipe siding, polished stucco, and zinc composite panels complete the material palette ensemble.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT M Gooden Design INTERIOR DESIGN M Gooden Design BUILDER Hartman Construction STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Arch Consulting Engineers POOL DESIGN / BUILDER Aquaterra Outdoors MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, & PLUMBING ENGINEERS Telios STYLIST Russell Brightwell

Highlights: Spread out over three levels, this multigenerational home offers approximately 10,260 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and two powder rooms. The basement level is perfect for entertaining with its wine cellar. There is also an additional 2,105 square feet of outdoor entertaining space — cabana, roof deck, and balconies. Lastly, there is an impressive 2,000-square-foot, six-car garage.

The shroud of textures and natural hues are enhanced throughout the day, as the sunlight dances and dapples across each elevation. Ribbons of steel-framed glass spread in large vertical and horizontal expanses. The artwork is by artist Kyle Steed.

A minimalist approach to interior finishes focuses attention on the architecture and precise detailing of the house. Highlights of the exterior palette make their way into the house with a refined use of weathered steel panels and basalt stone floors and walls.

What We Love: This wonderful multigenerational home offers large gathering spaces along with plenty of space for family members to have their privacy. We are loving the light hardwood flooring, sleek and stylish furnishings, and stunning living room with its dark grey basalt stone fireplace. The sumptuous backyard area with its expansive swimming pool and rooftop deck would be fantastic hangout spots in the summertime.

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Above: In the powder room, the beautiful handmade ceramic tile is from FLM Ceramics. The vanity is from Piba Marmi and the faucet is by VOLA Taps. On the countertop, the candle was sourced from Byredo. The modern pendant light is by Matthew McCormick Studio.

The monumental stair at the entry of the house is prominently featured behind a 20-foot tall curtain wall of glass.

The stair’s steel structure employs a double-cantilevered switchback design clad with white oak treads.

This dwelling reflects the family’s love for entertainment and the importance of peaceful seclusion. Bold expression and materiality are not lost on this house, yet there is calmness in the beauty.

Above: The dwelling’s serene home office offers sweeping views over the backyard swimming pool

Above: The Dream Room overlooks the backyard.

Above: The Prayer Room.

Above: Guest Bedroom

Above: Primary bedroom suite with floor-to-ceiling glass windows framing sweeping views over the backyard.

Above: The basement wine cellar.

Above: The entertainment room/cabana.

Above: View from the indoor-outdoor Entertainment Room to the Cabana. 

Above: This rooftop deck is one of several entertainment areas offered in this dwelling.

This dwelling provides a graceful mix of both gathering and intimate living spaces. The interiors connect seamlessly to the patio where you will find an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a dip in the swimming pool.

Above: Outdoors, the impressive lap pool is 55-feet in length.

Above: The exterior facade material is Precast Concrete from GATE Precast Company.

The home’s structure consists of a steel perimeter frame to support the lateral load of the large precast concrete panels. The 53 unique panels extend full height, with no horizontal joints, and some reach over 30 feet tall. Wood trusses provide clear spans, creating the opportunity for the interior of the house to have no load-bearing walls.

Above: The lounge chair was sourced from Design Within Reach. The swimming pool is by AquaTerra Outdoors.

SUPPLIERS & MANUFACTURERS

Gate Precast (Precast Concrete Facade)
FacadeTek (pre-weathered Corten Steel Panels)
Maiden Stone (Black Conte Basalt Stone)
MHB (Windows & Exterior Doors)
Arcadia (Sliding Glass Doors)
HenryBuilt (Kitchen & Featured Millwork)
Gaggenau (Appliances)
Vola (Plumbing Fixtures)
California Faucets (Plumbing Fixtures)
Carlisle Wood Flooring (Wood Floors)
Lutron (Window Shades)
Control 4 (Home Automation)

PHOTOGRAPHER Parrish Ruiz De Velasco