November 8, 2022 – MySweetCharity – Jeanne Prejean
With the Preston Hollow neighborhood, three of the neighbors were holding parties making the winding narrow roads sidelined with cars on Thursday, October 13.
One of the locations stood out, though. While tall hedges and brush hid more than two acres from prying eyes to the left on the entrance was a silver spaceship and across the way was a lineup of out-of-this-world visitors.
It was obvious that the property’s owner Selwyn Razor and Rich Moses were creative and had a sense of humor in the days leading up to Halloween. What a great way to welcome guests for the Family Gateway’s “Stronger Together Breakfast” patron party on Thursday, October 13.
But as guests like Yeny and Quincy Roberts and Exa and David Whiteman walked up the driveway, they were amazed at the estate’s blending the natural beauty of the grounds with water features including ponds with mammoth water lilies and the dramatic ultra-contemporary main house.
Once inside the amazement only ramped up with stairs leading to room showcasing fabulous modern artwork. Selwyn’s favorite piece was suspended in its own room.
When one guest gingerly stepped down some steps, Selwyn laughed recalling her mother had claimed the house was not made for children and older folks.
Married 24 years, Selwyn and Rich bought the house in 2014 known to locals as The Stretto House designed in 1989 by then 47-year-old architect Steven Holl, whose inspiration was “spatial dams” with metal framed “aqueous space” flowing like the overlapping stretto in music. The creation not only earned him the 1993 AIA National Honor Award.
Having been vacant for a number of years, the couple undertook a meticulous updating of the property with architect Max Levy. The goal was to maintain the integrity of Holl’s design but to update and make additions for their family.
The result is a breathtaking showcase for the Razor-Moses’ museum quality art collection without a cold, austere environment.
When Family Gateway President/CEO Ellen Magnis was asked about the decision to hold “Stronger Together Breakfast” instead of the usual luncheon, she said that all the lunched dates at the Omni were booked, so they opted for the morning slot for the fundraiser on Friday, October 28, featuring Chris Gardner.
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