Couple Refreshes Iconic Ju-Nel A-Frame in Dallas

Eastwood Estates homeowners transform 63-year-old mid-century modern home with wrap-around windows.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:23pm

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An Eastwood Estates couple in Dallas recently purchased and renovated a 63-year-old Ju-Nel A-frame home, a mid-century modern architectural style known for its distinctive triangular shape and expansive windows. The homeowners, who had just finished renovating another home, initially didn't plan to buy the A-frame but fell in love with the property after seeing the 9-foot pool and wall of windows in the primary bedroom.

Why it matters

The Ju-Nel A-frame homes, designed by renowned Dallas architects Lyle Rowley and Jack Wilson, are highly sought-after examples of mid-century modern residential architecture. As development continues to transform many Dallas neighborhoods, the preservation and restoration of these iconic homes helps maintain the city's architectural heritage.

The details

After losing out on another home they loved, the couple decided to take a look at the Ju-Nel A-frame, even though they had just finished renovating a Tudor-style home nearby. The A-frame's distinctive features, including the expansive windows and 9-foot pool visible from the primary bedroom, captivated the homeowners, leading them to purchase the property despite initial hesitation.

  • The couple purchased the 63-year-old Ju-Nel A-frame home in 2023.
  • They had recently finished renovating another home in the M Streets neighborhood prior to buying the A-frame.

The players

Ellsworth

One of the homeowners who purchased and renovated the Ju-Nel A-frame home.

Lyle Rowley and Jack Wilson

The renowned Dallas architects who designed the Ju-Nel A-frame homes in the 1960s.

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What they’re saying

“We had just lost out on a house that we absolutely loved to a competing offer. And so we offered, I think, asking price, or right over asking price. We're like, 'They're not going to accept it, right?' And then they did, and we were like, 'Oh, crap, what do we do?' But it was a really beautiful house.”

— Ellsworth, Homeowner

“The renovation process has allowed us to buy homes that otherwise we wouldn't be able to afford. We're able to get into houses with potential and cool neighborhoods, and we enjoy it. There's a lot of satisfaction that comes from improving spaces and making them livable and beautiful.”

— Ellsworth, Homeowner

What’s next

The homeowners plan to continue restoring the Ju-Nel A-frame to its original mid-century modern glory, preserving this iconic piece of Dallas architecture for years to come.

The takeaway

The renovation and preservation of Ju-Nel A-frame homes in Dallas highlights the city's ongoing efforts to maintain its rich architectural heritage, even as development transforms many neighborhoods. This project demonstrates how dedicated homeowners can breathe new life into these mid-century modern gems.