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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Architecture; Residential construction |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Founders | Lyle Rowley, Jack Wilson |
| Defunct | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Dallas, Texas , United States |
Area served | Dallas, Texas |
| Products | Custom homes, Mid-century modern residences |
| Website | ju-nel.com |
Ju-Nel Homes was a homebuilding company based in Dallas, Texas that specialized in mid-century modern residential design. The firm was founded in 1959 by architects Lyle Rowley and Jack Wilson, who focused on custom homes that incorporated natural materials and emphasized connections to the surrounding landscape.[1][2]
History
[edit]Rowley and Wilson were both former apprentices of Texas modernist architect Howard Meyer. They named their company by combining the names of their wives, Julie Rowley and Nelda Wilson.[1] Ju-Nel Homes built approximately 147 houses in Dallas, concentrated in neighborhoods including Eastwood Estates, Casa Linda, Lake Highlands, and areas near White Rock Lake.[3][1]
Their designs often incorporated wooded or sloped lots, with homes positioned to preserve existing trees and natural features.[4][1] Rowley retired in 1967, and Wilson continued operating the firm until 1981.[1]
Notable projects
[edit]- 10457 Vinemont Street, Eastwood Estates – An A-frame home built around 1962–63, retaining original beams, brickwork, and large glass openings. The house was featured by *The Dallas Morning News* when it was listed for sale in 2025.[5][6]
- 11521 Lochwood Boulevard – A 1964 house with a cantilevered deck, vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, and brick floors. It has been included in preservation tours and local media coverage.[7]
- 10444 Silverock Drive, Eastwood Estates – Built around 1960, designed to integrate with mature trees on the site.[8]
- 11123 Flamingo Lane, Lake Highlands – Features include clerestory windows, sloped ceilings, and a two-sided fireplace. The home has been documented by preservation advocates.[3]
Reception and legacy
[edit]Ju-Nel Homes attracted clients from the Dallas creative community, including advertising executive Stan Richards, founder of The Richards Group and conductor Walter Hendl.[9]
The firm's houses have appeared on local home tours and in preservation efforts related to mid-century modern architecture in Dallas.[8][10] Research by local historians and preservation advocates has identified and documented over 140 Ju-Nel homes as of 2024.[11]
A residence built by Ju-Nel received an award from the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 2025.[12]
Influence
[edit]Architecture sources have drawn comparisons between Ju-Nel Homes and the work of California developer Joseph Eichler, particularly in their use of glass walls, low-pitched roofs, and indoor-outdoor living spaces.[2][13][14]
Preservation groups, including Docomomo US/North Texas, have highlighted Ju-Nel's role in Dallas' mid-century modern movement.[15]
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "One Man's Quest to Uncover the History—and Mystery—of Dallas' Ju-Nels". D Magazine. March 6, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Rogers, Christine (Fall 2014). "Ju-Nel Mid-Century Modern Houses" (PDF). Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas. 26 (2). Dallas Historical Society: 50–52. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ a b "Verified Ju-Nel Homes". Ju-Nel.com. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ "Ju-Nel Midcentury Modern Homes". Doug Newby. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Burt, Erin Hayes (April 14, 2025). "'Unseen' A-frame Ju-Nel home hits the market in East Dallas for first time in 53 years". Dallas News. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ "Funky 'masterpiece' home from 1950s lists in Dallas". Star-Telegram. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Skrhak, Shelby (April 13, 2025). "Design Lovers, Take Note: A Restored Ju-Nel Home Just Listed Near White Rock Lake". Candy's Dirt. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ a b Mitchell, Keri (April 1, 2006). "Revisiting Ju‑Nel homes". Lakewood/East Dallas Advocate. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Prejean, Riley (September–October 2006). "Ju-Nel Mid-Century Modern Houses". D Magazine.
- ^ "Two Decades Hone a Ju-Nel Home to Perfection". Houzz. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Eubank, Karen (November 7, 2024). "His Love for Earthy Modern Homes Inspires Research Into Rare Ju-Nel Midcentury Gems". Candy's Dirt. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ "The Only Ju-Nel With a Coveted AIA Award". Candy's Dirt. May 2, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ "Midcentury Modern Ju‑Nel in East Dallas' Lochwood Flies Off The Market". Candy's Dirt. February 25, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ "Design Lovers, Take Note: A Restored Ju‑Nel Home Just Listed Near White Rock Lake". Candy's Dirt. April 13, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ "North Texas Chapter". Docomomo US. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
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