My hometown, roughly six square miles, sits only 3 miles from downtown Dallas, Texas. All of the homes are custom built. That in mind, a house on the corner of Armstrong Parkway and Preston pops out when driving by. We call it the “Mushroom House”. Built by architect Tom Workman in 1997, the 5,576 square foot home sits on .76 acres. The iconic feature, the roof, refers to the shape of a mushroom with green shingles. These shingles were custom made. The yard has pointed awnings made of purple and green strips. They illuminate the creative design. The home has a cottage look with  fairy tale and imaginary references. Growing up I remember it being built. The “Mushroom House” took my first fascination in architecture. I always wondered about the story of the eccentric design, and how  it came into the mind of the owners. Every time I drive down Preston I can not help but look. Though it truly doesn’t fit compared to the homes around it, its bizarre design makes it truly one of a kind.