Rare I.M. Pei-Designed Private Home Hits the Market

The 19,000-square-foot Texas house is one of only three known private residences by the renowned architect.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:00pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph showing the blurred, hazy interior of a modernist home, with soft pools of warm amber, sage, and indigo light creating a dreamlike, serene atmosphere.The geometric grandeur and museum-like ambiance of I.M. Pei's private residence design evoke a sense of refined tranquility.Fort Worth Today

One of only three known private homes designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, a 19,000-square-foot house in Fort Worth, Texas has hit the market for $22 million. Pei originally built the home in 1969 for an oil and banking heiress, bringing his signature geometric style and museum-like gravitas to the sprawling residence.

Why it matters

Pei is best known for his iconic civic architecture like the Louvre Pyramid, but he also designed a small number of private homes that showcase his distinct modernist aesthetic. This Texas property is a rare opportunity to own one of these exclusive Pei-designed private residences.

The details

The home includes seven bedrooms, three kitchens, three living rooms, two dining rooms, two climate-controlled wine cellars, and an art gallery. It also features a putting green and pool on the four-acre property. Pei's signature use of concrete, glass, and stone is evident both inside and out, lending the space a museum-like quality, particularly in the garden room with its sloped steel-and-glass ceiling and wood-lattice sunscreen.

  • Pei originally built the home in 1969.
  • The home has just been listed on the market in 2026.

The players

I.M. Pei

A renowned Chinese-American architect known for his iconic civic buildings like the Louvre Pyramid and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He designed only a small number of private residences, including this Texas home.

Oil and banking heiress

The original owner of the I.M. Pei-designed home in Fort Worth, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“a house that would be comfortable for two people—or two or three hundred.”

— I.M. Pei, Architect

The takeaway

This rare I.M. Pei-designed private residence showcases the architect's distinct modernist aesthetic and museum-like grandeur, providing a unique opportunity for a buyer to own one of the few private homes ever built by this celebrated designer.