The Rachofsky House, a landmark contemporary art residence in Dallas designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier, has been quietly listed for sale off-market by Compass agent Faisal Halum. The 9,000-square-foot home at 8605 Preston Road has been owned for decades by prominent collectors Howard and Cindy Rachofsky, who annually hosted the Two x Two gala there, raising over $130 million for amfAR and the Dallas Museum of Art. Howard Rachofsky confirmed the sale, citing his age (81) and ongoing estate planning.
The listing marks the end of an era for the Dallas art scene, as the Rachofskys had already announced the Two x Two gala would not continue past 2024. The house is not just a residence but a celebrated architectural work and a hub for the contemporary art circuit, making its sale a significant cultural and market event. Questions remain about the fate of the Rachofskys' art collection, which they had previously pledged to the Dallas Museum of Art, adding complexity to the story.