Plaza of the Americas (Dallas)
| Plaza of the Americas | |
|---|---|
Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Construction started | 1978 |
| Completed | 1980 |
| Cost | $100 million |
| Management | Equity Office Properties |
| Technical details | |
| Size | 2,000,000 square feet (190,000 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Harwood K Smith |
| Developer | Wynne/Jackson Inc. |
| Main contractor | Henry C Beck Co |
Plaza of the Americas is a major commercial complex in the
- Plaza of the Americas I-South Tower (25-story office tower)
- Plaza of the Americas II-North Tower (25-story office tower)
- Univision Center (26-story office tower)
- 416-room Dallas Marriott City Center (originally the Plaza of the Americas Hotel until 1995,[1] then Le Meridien Dallas until 2003,[2] then The Westin Dallas City Center until 2010[2])
- 25,000 square feet (2,300 m2) of meeting space
- 2 levels of retail surrounding an indoor park
- 1,000 space parking garage
- 2010 Energy Star[3]
History
The $100 million Plaza of the Americas, announced in 1977, was one of the first mixed-use developments in Dallas designed around an enclosed atrium.[4] The design featured dark gray glass cladding for twin office towers contrasted with poured in place concrete for the hotel and garage. Construction on the 5.5-acre (2.2 ha) site began in 1978 and finished in 1980.[5]
In 1983 an additional office building, the 26-story Univision Center (formerly Plaza of the Americas III and Allianz Financial Centre), was constructed across Crockett Street and connected to the complex.[6] An additional parking garage was added in 1984. Through an agreement with the city the developers received tax-exempt bond financing in exchange for a promise to develop 100 units of housing above the garage within 5 years.[7] A fourth 26-story building, Plaza of the Americas IV, was also planned across Crockett Street. In 1989 plans changed to increase the building to 42-stories, but the structure was never built.[8]
The complex became a hub of the
Over the years Plaza of the Americas has hosted many events including prominent sculpture shows, conventions and the Texas Open Squash Tournament.[10]
See also
- List of buildings and structures in Dallas, Texas
References
- ^ "Downtown upswing extends to Le Meridien Dallas - Dallas Business Journal". Archived from the original on 2017-01-13.
- ^ a b "Marriott takes over Westin City Center". 30 September 2010.
- ^ Environmental Protection Agency
- ^ a b Brown, Steve. "Plaza of the Americas sold - Investment group plans `substantial renovation'." The Dallas Morning News 8 Aug. 1990, HOME FINAL, BUSINESS: 1D. NewsBank. Web. 15 Jun. 2010.
- ^ "Plaza Deal Late but Still Alive." The Dallas Morning News. December 23, 1977.
- ^ Univision Tower | Buildings | EMPORIS[dead link]
- ^ Maxon, Terry. "CITY OK'S ISSUING BONDS FOR GARAGE." The Dallas Morning News 8 Nov. 1984, Home Final, News: 48a. NewsBank. Web. 15 Jun. 2010.
- ^ Plaza of the Americas IV | Buildings | EMPORIS[dead link]
- ^ Marvel, Bill. "THE CITY BENEATH THE CITY - Tunnels provide a separate reality for thousands in downtown Dallas." The Dallas Morning News 14 Jun. 1987, HOME FINAL, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: 1C. NewsBank. Web. 15 Jun. 2010.
- ^ History of Texas Open
External links
- Plaza of the Americas | Buildings | EMPORIS Emporis Building Listing
- Dallas Marriott City Center
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