Plaza of the Americas (Dallas, Texas)
Encyclopedia
Plaza of the Americas is a major commercial complex in the City Center District of downtown
Dallas
, Texas
(USA
). It is adjacent to DART's Pearl Station and connected to the Dallas Pedestrian Network
. The complex features several amenities connected by an enclosed 120000 sq ft (11,148.4 m²). skylighted atrium which rises 13 stories above the lowest level:
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. 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. 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.
The complex became a hub of the Dallas Pedestrian Network
when skybridges connected Plaza of the Americas to Bryan Tower
, Sheraton Dallas Hotel
and Chase Tower. The complex was sold and renovated in 1990.
Over the year Plaza of the Americas has hosted many events including prominent sculpture shows, conventions and the Texas Open Squash Tournament.
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Dallas, Texas
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, Texas
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(USA
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). It is adjacent to DART's Pearl Station and connected to the Dallas Pedestrian Network
Dallas Pedestrian Network
The Dallas Pedestrian Network is a system of grade-separated walkways covering thirty-six city blocks of downtown Dallas, Texas, USA. The system connects buildings, garages and parks through underground tunnels and above-ground skybridges...
. The complex features several amenities connected by an enclosed 120000 sq ft (11,148.4 m²). skylighted atrium which rises 13 stories above the lowest level:
- 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)
- 407-room Dallas Marriott City Center of meeting space
- 2 levels of retail surrounding an ice rinkIce rinkAn ice rink is a frozen body of water and/or hardened chemicals where people can skate or play winter sports. Besides recreational ice skating, some of its uses include ice hockey, figure skating and curling as well as exhibitions, contests and ice shows...
- 1,000 space parking garage
- 2010 Energy Star
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. 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 acres (22,257.7 m²) site began in 1978 and finished in 1980.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. 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. 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.
The complex became a hub of the Dallas Pedestrian Network
Dallas Pedestrian Network
The Dallas Pedestrian Network is a system of grade-separated walkways covering thirty-six city blocks of downtown Dallas, Texas, USA. The system connects buildings, garages and parks through underground tunnels and above-ground skybridges...
when skybridges connected Plaza of the Americas to Bryan Tower
Bryan Tower
The Bryan Tower is a skyscraper in Dallas, Texas. The building rises 512 feet . It contains 40 floors, and was completed in 1973. The Bryan Tower currently stands as the 19th-tallest building in the city. The architect who designed the building was Neuhaus & Taylor...
, Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
The Sheraton Dallas Hotel, formerly the Adam's Mark Hotel and originally the Southland Center, is a complex of international style skyscrapers located in the City Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas. The hotel is the tallest and largest hotel in Dallas and Texas with 1,840 guest rooms and ...
and Chase Tower. The complex was sold and renovated in 1990.
Over the year Plaza of the Americas has hosted many events including prominent sculpture shows, conventions and the Texas Open Squash Tournament.
External links
- http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/cx/?id=101315 Emporis Building Listing
- Dallas Marriott City Center
- America's Ice Garden