--- title: "Bernbaum-Magadini Architects — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bernbaum-magadini-architects-pfvwus-pf~436307186 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~436307186.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bernbaum-Magadini Architects" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0bb376e90f2b0dc9_9269-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "4645 N Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75205, United States" latitude: 32.826 longitude: -96.7843 phone: "(214) 219-4528" website: http://www.bmarchitects.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 513 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # Bernbaum-Magadini Architects Original Houzz profile: [Bernbaum-Magadini Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bernbaum-magadini-architects-pfvwus-pf~436307186) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Dallas, TX - **Serves:** Dallas, Irving, University Park, Highland Park, Preston Hollow - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2018), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Bernbaum-Magadini Architects (BMA), founded in 1998 by Bruce Bernbaum and Patricia Magadini, is a Dallas firm with a team-based design approach. This approach inspires double the know-how, double the proficiency and double the inclusiveness. The designs of Bernbaum-Magadini Architects possess a compositional integrity based on accuracy and innovation. The staff at Bernbaum-Magadini Architects has the experience to handle projects of any size and complexity, along with the courage to recommend unusual solutions. The staff has a winning architectural philosophy that a successful building emerges gracefully from the integration of individualized needs and ultimate form, regardless of the structure’s function. These architectural talents bring an open mind to every project and take a teamwork approach, resulting in an impressive body of work. Feel free to reach out to us, we would love to hear from you! ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - New Home Construction - Universal Design - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Dallas - Irving - University Park - Highland Park - Preston Hollow ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bernbaum-Magadini Architects | | Address | 4645 N Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas 75205, United States | | Phone | (214) 219-4528 | | Website | http://www.bmarchitects.com | | Followers on Houzz | 513 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bernbaum-Magadini Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bernbaum-magadini-architects-pfvwus-pf~436307186) - **Website:** http://www.bmarchitects.com - **Phone:** (214) 219-4528 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Dallas Architecture Forum - Texas Society of Architects - AIA Dallas - Best of Houzz 2015 - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2018), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [AIA Dallas](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-dallas-pfvwus-pf~1133534482) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Clay Conn, Dec. 2017** > We had a significant remodel/addition project that Bruce Bernbaum completed for us. At over $300,000, it was an appreciable addition/remodel. The challenge was that our home had been remodeled once before. So, there were many challenges in respecting the work/remodel that had already taken place and adding new space that didn't look like it was an 'add on' but rather looked as intentional from the onset of the project. I sourced several architects who showed little interest in the project. I assume it was due to the difficulty of what I described. Bruce was different. Upon a single phone call to his office to speak with 'someone' he immediately scheduled a visit to our house. In the spirit of brevity, Bruce provided probably 5 or 6 different layouts. We constantly came back to him with a different challenge or concern which changed the direction of the project. He was phenomenal in blending the right amount of listening to his customer(s) and imparting his wealth of knowledge and experience to help guide us. He was phenomenal and the final project we got has exceeded all our expectations. He even found us an interior designer that helped us round out the finished product. I cannot recommend Bernbaum/Magadini enough. The words that come to mind are professionalism and integrity. You won't be disappointed. **★★★★★ — davegf, May 2014** > Hiring Bernbaum-Magadini was the best thing we could have done for our new home project. Not only did they produce a stunning conceptual design, they translated that design into a very complete set of detailed construction documents which all but eliminated surprises during construction. We also used Bernbaum-Magadini for construction management and to recommend multiple candidates for general contractor, interior design and landscape architect. The resulting team we chose worked well together and the project was everything we had hoped for with a minimum of hassle. > > I have known people who skimped on architecture costs and each time they regretted doing so. If you want the best in creative design and seamless project execution, Bernbaum-Magadini is the way to go. > > There is no question we would use Bernbaum-Magadini again. **★★★★★ — jamesdewy, April 2014** > We started with trying to remodel our current house. Then we decided to design a new residence on the existing site. They designed our residence. Developed detailed plans and documents to build our residence. Bruce and Tricy are easy to work with and very flexible in their best practices. They were very helpful in keeping us within our budget yet developing our design criteria as expressed. **★★★★★ — lonterry, April 2014** > After living in our current home for over 30 years, the strong urge to move into an entirely new living environment became our quest. We desired our new home to be in the contemporary end of the design spectrum. Their website caught our attention since it contained photos of past projects exhibiting the exact design look and feel of what we had envisioned. > We interviewed a number of firms but found them to have the right mix of personality and style to be our ideal partner for our project. We were comfortable with the principals of the firm from the beginning. They listened to our ideas, shared many of our thoughts and in short order incorporated them into a pleasing concept. > One of our major requests was to give the home a “warm” contemporary feel which they translated well into their design concept. They were innovative in creating storage spaces that flowed with our interior design. Our kitchen area in particular excelled in storage solutions much to our delight. > Their principals met with our builder weekly giving us comfort and supervision at every phase of construction. They visited the building site continuously to monitor adherence to design specifications and monitored expenditures. We considered their participation in the building phase to be truly “hands-on” which surpassed our expectations. > They excelled in creating the clean, crisp design we coveted. We were excited with their creative ideas and truly felt they were partners with us in every way. Our entire home creation experience with them was a pleasure. **★★★★★ — brbeavers, April 2014** > When we interviewed them initially, we showed them a picture of a house we wanted to emulate, and it turned out to be one of their houses. They designed a beautiful house that has no wasted space, with minimal hallways. They were flexible enough to make changes in the plans that I requested, but did not hesitate to tell me when they thought my modification was ill-advised. One or the other architect attended nearly every meeting with the contractor, and they designed many unique features such as a shower that is hidden behind a panel, down to the last detail. We had very few change orders, as a result of their good planning and that of the contractor. I have lived in the house for more than three years now, and I continue to notice things that were planned perfectly, such as the degree of overhang on the roof over our porch: enough to provide shade, not enough to make the room dark or to impinge on the view. They were unfailingly accessible and affable. They worked well with us and with the contractor. ## Selected projects - [Ricks Circle Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ricks-circle-residence-pj-vj~1153844) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: A large 1 acre lot gave this active family plenty of room for the 6500 SF house, 1000SF pool cabana/ guest house, large pool, half-court basketball court and small soccer field. Entertaining their family and also friends of their two young sons was an important element in the design of this home. Materials were chosen, both inside and out, that were durable and had a comfortable aesthetic. A special collections room was also designed for the extensive array of artifacts consisting of arrowheads… - [Cottonwood Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cottonwood-residence-pj-vj~1114263) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: A home for entertaining friends and family was the inspiration for this 7500 SF home. Although the couple were empty nesters they wanted plenty of room for children, spouses and grandchildren to come and visit. The existing home was demolished and the new home was sited to insure that all existing trees were preserved. We took advantage of the view on this beautiful 5 acre property by designing 3 glass boxes that project into the landscape and engage the vista. The glass boxes house the master b… - [The See-Through House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-see-through-house-pj-vj~529934) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Entertaining is an important part of this empty nesters home. They often open their home to charitable organizations for social events or fund raisers but they also enjoy more intimate gatherings. The kitchen was designed with a tall stacking pocket door that pulls out on flush tracks in the ceiling and floor to conceal the kitchen from the large family room for large catered affairs. When the family is home, or friends are over, the door is hidden inside a large pocket in the wall. Large window… - [Meaders Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meaders-residence-pj-vj~369232) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: The Meaders Residence is significant to this firm because of the relationship built with the client, and the opportunities provided to our firm. At the time of the commission, our fourth with this client, this was our largest residential project, both in terms of square footage and budget. The success we have enjoyed with this client is due to our ability to communicate well and continually think of creative solutions to everyday challenges. The owners found a wooded urban lot to build a home fo… - [Sale Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sale-street-residence-pj-vj~369170) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 14 - Description: A complex site and program presented several challenges for this urban infill residence. The lot is 50’ x 250’ with a 10’ fall from front to back. It is bordered by small homes to the North and on the south by a projected 4 story condo project. The program required a below-grade four-car garage and a separate 1 bedroom apartment on the ground level. The 10,000 SF main residence was designed to face an interior courtyard containing a pool, kitchen and deck. In order to create an outdoor living sp… - [River Hills Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-hills-residence-pj-vj~371222) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Entertaining is an important part of this empty nesters home. They often open their home to charitable organizations for social events or fund raisers but they also enjoy more intimate gatherings. The kitchen was designed with a tall stacking pocket door that pulls out on flush tracks in the ceiling and floor to conceal the kitchen from the large family room for large catered affairs. When the family is home, or friends are over, the door is hidden inside a large pocket in the wall. Large window… - [Horseshoe Trail Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/horseshoe-trail-residence-pj-vj~371386) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This house is 4400 SF and was built for a professional couple that are empty nesters. They wanted 2 bedrooms upstairs with a small sitting area when their girls come home for a visit. He is an amateur photographer so there are plenty of walls to display ever changing photographs. They also love to read so in lieu of a large master bedroom there is a small library/sitting area just outside the master. The kitchen is open to the large family room because they like to cook and entertain. The long l… - [Oak Point Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-point-residence-pj-vj~372910) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This project is an example of a client who wanted the clean lines and accessible geometry you typically find in contemporary architecture, but in this case, we removed the rigidity typical of most contemporary homes. The primary focus for the ranch residence was the couples love of animals, horses in particular. This house is located about an hour north of Dallas, Texas and is a working horse farm – complete with its own stable and riding arena. The Texas vernacular architecture reflects the cou… - [Glenn Falls Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glenn-falls-residence-pj-vj~372861) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: When this couple married, they replaced the house one of them owned with a more spectacular 4,400 square-foot home sited on a large lot in Devonshire Estates. The sleek, clean lines and warm tones of this home provide a showcase for the couple’s art and Rumford fireplace anchoring the family room. To emphasize the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the home, we designed window walls, usually a feature of commercial construction. But this home is anything but commercial. The… - [Del Norte](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/del-norte-pj-vj~373076) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This 4,500 square-foot house was designed for a very narrow lot without alley access. The owners required a two-car garage that was accommodated by creating a motor court at the rear of the property that also functions as a party patio. The garage doors are frosted glass and blend with the contemporary style of the residence. The long floor plan has large expanses of glass on either side of the living spaces, making the house feel larger than it is. The kitchen is open to the living room and has… - [Orchid Lane Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orchid-lane-residence-pj-vj~373064) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: After much consideration was given to remodeling the existing home this family had occupied for several years, it was determined the best course of action was to design a new and more efficient home. The site location is in a very sought neighborhoods where many older and outdated homes are being replaced by large traditional homes; but in the case of this project, a smaller more contemporary home was designed for the property. The 4,000 SF home includes a photography studio, small office, exerc… - [Azalea Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/azalea-residence-pj-vj~373011) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: This single-story traditional ranch house was 2,935 square-feet that we expanded into a 5,787 square-foot contemporary. We added 463 square-feet to the first floor and a dynamic second floor of 2,389 square-feet. This renovation expanded the home from its original three bedrooms, three baths to six bedrooms, five baths. We also added a new family room, playroom, exercise room and extensive kitchen-breakfast room renovation. - [Park Lane 1 Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-lane-1-residence-pj-vj~372980) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: For this active young couple, the perfect house combines clean lines and lots of natural light within a traditional space. Steel windows and plaster walls allow us to create a modern interpretation of Tuscan styling. This home is 6,500 square feet with large, open living, dining and kitchen areas that accommodate substantial informal family gatherings. Our design brings the outdoors in and maximizes the use of exterior spaces with the inclusion of patios on the front and sides as well as the bac… - [Taos Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/taos-residence-pj-vj~377293) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Bluffview Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bluffview-residence-pj-vj~374995) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: We were asked to create new spaces in this existing contemporary residence in the Bluffview section of Dallas. The renovation centers on a cozy sunken family room. The plan also called for relocation and expansion of the kitchen and breakfast room and the renovation of a suite of guest rooms. We extended this project to the backyard, with construction of a new pool on the sloping lot and a cabana that provides outdoor entertaining for an active family. - [Residential Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-projects-pj-vj~108037) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Janmar Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/janmar-residence-pj-vj~391518) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: This single-story traditional ranch house was 2,935 square-feet that we expanded into a 5,787 square-foot contemporary. We added 463 square-feet to the first floor and a dynamic second floor of 2,389 square-feet. This renovation expanded the home from its original three bedrooms, three baths to six bedrooms, five baths. We also added a new family room, playroom, exercise room and extensive kitchen-breakfast room renovation. - [Pemberton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pemberton-residence-pj-vj~391665) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: This stunning 5,700 square-foot limestone and stucco was sited to retain and enhance the mature trees. Sliding window walls lead to two outdoor living spaces which allow for entertaining on an intimate or grand scale. One area has an outdoor kitchen and the other a steel fire pit. The Keeping Room with a glass tile fireplace is integrated with the kitchen and breakfast room to form the hub of operation for any family. The large Family Room has a soaring vaulted ceiling wrapped in whitewashed pin… - [Midbury Circle Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midbury-circle-residence-pj-vj~391726) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bernbaum-magadini-architects-pfvwus-pf~436307186) ## Ideabooks - [GOLDBERG CLOSET](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113017139/list/goldberg-closet) — 1 idea - [Wulff Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110765707/list/wulff-residence) — 16 ideas - [Queen Beds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108711501/list/queen-beds) — 9 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/bmarchitects) ## Community Q&A **Q: Countertop** *(in Photo Questions)* What are the countertops here? A: The interior designer for this project was Nancy Leib. nancy@pd-nl.com She should be able to help with the stone selection. Thanks. **Q: absolutely stunning!!** *(in Photo Questions)* What material is around the trees? It’s hard to tell from the photo A: Thanks for the kind words! I have attached a link to the company that makes the steel tree grate that is surrounding the tree and set flush with the concrete. Jamison, 4’x6’ steel tree grate http://www.urbanaccessories.com/product-categories/tree-grates/products/jamison **Q: marca armadio?\\** *(in Photo Questions)* Molto bella l'idea dell'armadio con la tv integrata.. che marca e che modello è l'armadio? grazie A: The cabinets were custom made for this project. They are flat slab, painted doors and panels. Thank you for the inquiry. **Q: Do you know the paint color for this room?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This project was a large addition renovation. The paint was color matched to the existing wall color so I don't have a specific name or number for the color-sorry. **Q: Very cozy room** *(in Photo Questions)* Fireplace brand and type please A: The firebox is from Sparkfire and the mosaic tile surround was designed and fabricated by a mosaic artist from Ravenna, Italy named Anna Fietta. She shipped the art in panels from her studio and then came over and pieced them together on site. Truly a stunning piece. **Q: Windows** *(in Photo Questions)* Please identify the window manufacturer A: There was not a specific window manufacturer on this project. In order to match the existing windows the large windows on this project were framed on site and the glass was manufactured to fit the openings. Thanks for the inquiry. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*