Uptown Station / Dallas, Texas
The Cityplace Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone achieved great success in collecting the full amount of tax increment prior to the sunset of the district scheduled for 2012. The final projects to be funded from the TIF coffers included the extensions of Noble, Oak Grove and Howell Streets through the neighborhood and creation of three pocket parks in strategic locations. GFF Planning and TBG Partners collaborated on the master planning and design of these improvements. Of greatest interest is… Read more
Fair Park Livestock Center / Dallas, Texas
As the first new building to be constructed in the historic context of Fair Park since the 1960’s, the new Fair Park Livestock Center is an exciting opportunity to reinterpret the architecture of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exhibition to meet modern functional and technology requirements. The new facility will replace the existing outdoor auction barn, located adjacent to the Swine Building and Cattle Barn 1. The Livestock Center will provide exhibit space, a stepped-floor auction arena and… Read more
Gaylord Texan Resort Pool / Grapevine, Texas
Welcoming the guests of the Gaylord Texan, the Resort Pool provides 10 acres of respite for business travelers and enhanced vacation amenities for leisure travelers. The western theme architecture nostalgically conjures images from a more relaxed time. The main entrance sets the stage for a backdrop of old west storefronts including a retail shop with saloon swinging doors. An outdoor bar boasts cedar columns and beams creating an upscale pole barn for enjoying a cool beverage. A gourmet… Read more
Northwood Club / Dallas, Texas
Located in the heart of North Dallas, Northwood Country Club Fitness facility is carved into a mature landscape on club’s 50 year old site. The building houses strength training, aerobics, yoga studio and food services for pool users and golfers. A two story design was created to accommodate a steep change in grade and to connect parking, the existing club house and pool decks. The upper floor houses the fitness rooms and is linked to the club house by an established walkway system. The lower… Read more
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center / Seagoville, Texas
The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center serves as the hub of environmental and social interest for the 3,100 acres of man-made wetland habitat on the Rosewood Seagoville Ranch property. The Center provides opportunities for research, education, wildlife observation and community gathering. The 5,400 SF facility fulfills many roles including a staging and exhibit hall for interactive exhibits; a fully equipped research lab for use by research groups to study the wetland plants and animals; a… Read more
Annette Strauss Artist Square / Dallas, Texas
Annette Strauss Artist Square is the new home for the city’s premier outdoor performing arts venue adjacent to the new Winspear Opera House. It was designed by internationally renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners. Good Fulton & Farrell was the Architect of Record for the project. Named for the late former Mayor of Dallas, a passionate supporter of the arts and the Dallas Arts District, Strauss Square will host a variety of outdoor events ranging from concerts to theatrical and… Read more