  In 1951, completion of this International style house provided a home for John and Dominique de Menil's extensive art collection and introduced architect Philip Johnson to Houston. On inheriting the property, the Menil Foundation was faced with many difficult decisions, but ultimately decided to preserve and conserve this important building. By preserving this landmark, the Menil Foundation is helping explain the history of modern architecture in Houston and the de Menils' unique contributions to the cultural life of the city. Stern and Bucek Architects supervised this project. | Visit the Menil Web site Next winner: Minnette Boesel Photo courtesy of Hester + Hardaway |
3401 Allen Parkway, the former Rein Co. Building 22nd Street Lofts, an adaptive reuse of a Heights textile factory 308 Cordell St., a 1910 bungalow in the Brooke Smith Addition "Rosecroft," an Arts & Crafts-style home in Eastwood 1605 Heights Blvd., a 1918 Alfred C. Finn-designed home Willow Street Pump Station, an adaptive reuse of early 20th century civic buildings Hotel Icon, the former Union National Bank Building Summer Street Project, the restoration of nine First Ward cottages John P. McGovern Campus of the Texas Medical Center, the former Nabisco bakery Down in Houston, a literary look at Houston's blues scene Houston House & Home magazine: Preservation Partner in Print Award Menil House, the restoration of the 1951 Philip Johnson design Minnette Boesel for leadership in local preservation |
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