WATCH: The Craftsmanship Behind the Gallery Penthouse with Sam Allgood
In this exclusive walk-through, Sam Allgood—principal of Allgood Pfannenstiel General Contractors—pulls back the curtain on the meticulous craftsmanship that makes the Gallery Penthouse at HALL Arts Residences truly extraordinary. From custom steel pivot doors to hand-matched stone receptacles, Sam takes viewers through the details that elevate this residence from exceptional to one-of-a-kind.
This is a rare look at what it takes to build at this level—where every material, every artisan, and every finish is chosen with intention.
Steel as a Design Language
One of the first things Sam highlights is the residence’s signature use of black steel—a thread that runs through the entire home. The radius pivot doors, built with 2-inch steel interior tubing and Fritz Jurgens pivot hardware, are among his personal favorites. They don’t just open and close; they follow the arc of the ceiling above them, turning a functional element into a sculptural one.
That same black and steel aesthetic carries through the fireplace surround, elevator lobby, library, and even into the primary bath, where mirrors are finished in matching frames. The result is a home that feels cohesive and considered from every angle—strong, modern, and refined.
The Art of Collaboration
To build at this caliber, Sam explains, you have to work with the best artisans in the city. For the Gallery Penthouse, that meant bringing in Raphael Figueroa and his team at il granito to create the stunning ocean blue lava integral stone sinks—a striking feature that anchors the residence’s material palette.
The collaboration didn’t stop there. Allgood’s paint artisans custom-matched the exact tone of the lava stone onto the surrounding receptacles—a subtle but remarkable detail that speaks to the level of craft woven into every surface of this home.
Walls that Move, Spaces that Transform
Among the Gallery Penthouse’s most impressive features are its interior pocketing doors—14-foot panels that glide effortlessly into the walls, functioning almost as moving architecture. They allow the home to shift between open, flowing living spaces and more intimate, defined rooms, giving residents a level of flexibility rarely found at this scale.
Throughout the residence, the building’s developer specified full top cabinetry, with the Gallery Penthouse featuring black gray structured oak—a darker, more dramatic tone than the rest of the building. It pairs beautifully with the ocean blue lava stone, grounding the palette in something both bold and organic.
A Showcase of Craftsmanship
The first impression upon entering the Gallery Penthouse sets the tone immediately: burnished plaster walls, defined by black and steel edges, open onto a custom Montego fireplace that commands the room. It’s an arrival that feels like walking into a gallery—intentional, immersive, and alive with texture.
For Sam Allgood, this project represents everything that exceptional residential construction can be. Every detail was carefully considered and executed by some of Dallas’s finest craftspeople. It’s a home that doesn’t just showcase architecture—it honors the people who built it.
Interested in experiencing the Gallery Penthouse firsthand? Schedule a private tour today.