Meyer was one of the pioneers of modern architecture in Texas. Born and educated in New York City, he moved to Dallas in 1935. He designed numerous homes influenced by the International Style with a sensitivity to the Texas climate and native materials. Among his best designs are the Sanger House (1937), the Zale House (1939), and the Ben Lipshy House (1952). His design for Temple Emanu-El (1953-1959) received the AIA Honor Award. The Meyer Collection contains drawings for over 240 projects in addition to photographs and correspondence.
Temple Emanu-El, n.d. Design Studies Dallas, Texas Howard Meyer, Architect Colored Pencil on Trace
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