A merican abstract artist and architect Richard Meier said, “The purpose of the house is to provide a place of residence and respite…a catalyst for further contemplation of nature and art, and the science of bringing them together in harmony.”

As a writer, I typically avoid using the word “iconic,” but, in this case, I simply must. How else could a Dallasite possibly describe the Rachofsky House? Meier built the residence located at 8605 Preston Road in 1996, and, as of this week, it’s officially on the market for a cool $23 million .

What could be chicer than a 9,062-square-foot house with six bathrooms but only two bedrooms? It says, “We love to entertain, but please don’t stay the night.” Obsessed.

And entertain they DID.

Surely you’re familiar with the Rachofsky House already. S

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