Ju-Nel Homes was a homebuilding firm based in Dallas, Texas that specialized in mid-century modern residential design. The firm was founded in 1959 by architects Lyle Rowley and Jack Wilson, who focused on custom homes that incorporated natural materials and emphasized connections to the surrounding landscape.
Rowley and Wilson were both former apprentices of Texas modernist architect Howard Meyer. They named their company by combining the names of their wives, Julie Rowley and Nelda Wilson. Ju-Nel Homes built approximately 147 houses in Dallas, concentrated in neighborhoods including Eastwood Estates, Casa Linda, Lake Highlands, and areas near White Rock Lake.
Their designs often incorporated wooded or sloped lots, with homes positioned to preserve existing trees and natural features. Rowley retired in 1967, and Wilson continued operating the firm until 1981.
Ju-Nel Homes attracted clients from the Dallas creative community, including advertising executive Stan Richards, founder of The Richards Group, and conductor Walter Hendl.
The firm's houses have appeared on local home tours and in preservation efforts related to mid-century modern architecture in Dallas. Research by local historians and preservation advocates has identified and documented over 140 Ju-Nel homes as of 2024.
A residence built by Ju-Nel received an award from the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 2025.
Architecture sources have drawn comparisons between Ju-Nel Homes and the work of California developer Joseph Eichler, particularly in their use of glass walls, low-pitched roofs, and indoor-outdoor living spaces.
Preservation groups, including Docomomo US/North Texas, have highlighted Ju-Nel's role in Dallas' mid-century modern movement.