Larry Boerder, a Dallas architect, grew up in a family of architects. In an era where most professors are teaching modern theory, he investigated historical styles. His Master's thesis was on the homes on Swiss Avenue. He did the illustrations for the book by Virginia and Lee McAlester, Great American Homes and Their Architectural Styles. He has designed dozens of new homes that are not overwrought with European detailing to reflect eclectic styles with twenty-first century amenities.