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    Dome-cile for sale

    Home with geodesic dome and $629,000 price tag tops unique listings in Southlake

    John Egan
    Jul 12, 2019 | 9:30 am

    Renowned American architect Buckminster Fuller invented the architectural design element known as the geodesic dome in 1954. Sixty-five years after its unveiling, a Fuller-inspired home in Southlake is for sale, and it stands out as one of the most unique local homes the market.

    This 3,064-square-foot, geodesic-domed home sits on a secluded, heavily wooded one-acre lot at 2056 N. Kimball Ave., just south of Grapevine Lake and Meadowmere Park.

    As explained by Stanford University’s R. Buckminster Fuller Collection, a geodesic dome is a spherical structure constructed of interconnecting lines rather than curved surfaces. When trying to visualize a geodesic dome, think of a soccer ball or a dome-shaped jungle gym.

    The Realtors representing the Southlake seller — Pam Taeckens and Rebecca Utley of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage — say the home's geodesic surface offers huge vaulted ceilings, big windows, and skylights. Outside, a dome-shaped roof rises above the house. The dome theme is even more prevalent inside, where geometric lines crafted of brown wood strikingly stand out against white ceilings and walls.

    Utley says the abundance of natural lighting ranks among the top features of the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home, which is listed at $629,000.

    “There are some lovely windows at ground level and strategically placed in the dome to give it a light and airy feeling, gorgeous views, and privacy with very little need for window treatments,” she says.

    Utley and Taeckens acknowledge the geodesic dome home will appeal to a “discriminating buyer.”

    “I believe each house has its own personality. This home resonates with people who want something unique, and have an appreciation for the art this house is and the vision for what it can be,” Utley says.

    Utley notes, however, that the 33-year-old home needs considerable work.

    “The right buyer for this home will bring their own vision and stamp to this project,” she says, “and I expect it will look very different in the end. If they choose to keep the current home, I have no doubt they will keep the original dome and character.”

    Paul Shia, the home’s owner, settled on the geodesic design after reading about Fuller and after expressing dissatisfaction with the traditional home layouts he’d come across, Utley says. The “open, unique style resonated with him,” so Shia sought out Fort Worth architect Jim Krause to flesh out the geodesic concept, she says.

    Shia initially hired a local custom builder to take on the project, but they soon parted ways, so Shia assumed the role of contractor and subcontracted out much of the construction work, Utley says.

    In a sea of McMansions that go for upwards of $1 million in Southlake, this more modest home in the woods, with its striking design, certainly stands out.

    In fact, Utley says this is the most unique home that she and Taeckens have ever marketed in Dallas-Fort Worth.

    “Once we saw it, we knew we wanted to be a part of finding the right buyer and giving it a chance to be rejuvenated,” Utley says.

    In a sea of McMansions throughout Southlake, this geodesic-domed home stands out.

    Geodesic dome house, 2056 Kimball, Southlake
      
    Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker
    In a sea of McMansions throughout Southlake, this geodesic-domed home stands out.
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    Coworking News

    Dallas' Longhorn Ballroom unveils new renovated coworking studio space

    Teresa Gubbins
    Jun 12, 2025 | 2:07 pm
    Longhorn Ballroom
    Longhorn Ballroom
    Longhorn Ballroom

    Dallas' famed Longhorn Ballroom music venue has unveiled a newly renovated multi-use building — located across the courtyard from the Ballroom at 200 Corinth St. — that's open for creative types in the fields of entertainment, restaurant, and the arts.

    The Longhorn Ballroom was built in 1950 for country music legend Bob Wills and this Texas Playboys and was originally named Bob Wills’ Ranch House. It was managed for a time by Jack Ruby, then Dewey Groom who renamed it the Longhorn Ballroom and built it into one of the greatest venues of its day, hosting Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, Charley Pride, Pasty Cline, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, James Brown, Al Green, Johnny Rodriguez, Freddy Fender and Selena.

    This newly renovated building was originally constructed in 1950 as part of the Ranch House, where it served as a motel for touring musicians and according to a release, is rumored to have sheltered Wills' horse "Punkin."

    Longhorn Ballroom coworking spaceYou could office here. Longhorn Ballroom coworking space.Longhorn Ballroom

    The two-story 26,000-square-foot building offers co-working spaces for entertainment professionals, attorneys, and managers. There are five 1-2 person offices available, along with a limited number of residential live-work studios for artists. There are also several small restaurant spaces available for "culinary creatives."

    The largest available area — a former recording studio — could be transformed into a space for audio, film, or post-production work.

    There is also a common area and kitchen, plus plentiful parking. Internet and utilities are included. Rates depend on space rented.

    "As an entertainment attorney, there’s no better place for my practice than the Oficina co-work space at the Longhorn," says Decker Sachse, a current tenant. "It’s a great location with easy access and my clients love the vibe."

    In the fall, the Longhorn will complete its third and final phase with the opening of a 6,500-capacity outdoor amphitheater along the banks of the original Trinity River. Called The Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater, it will host a series of soft opening shows this fall, starting with Randy Rogers on September 20. A grand opening with a full calendar of events will commence in the spring of 2026, providing the city with a state-of-the-art outdoor venue one mile south of downtown Dallas.

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