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The Dallas Resource Center reflects the "dog run" architectural style of Texas with many
unique rustic and natural elements. Its design is sophisticated and whimsical with a barn-style
conference door, murals of the West Texas landscape, many locally inspired materials, and an eclectic
mix of classic, clean-lined modern furniture and Allsteel furniture.
Local destinations:Hotel ZaZa, Hotel Crescent Court, McKinney Avenue restaurants
Design launched:July 2002
Designed and developed by:Architecture and interiors: Gensler
Square Footage:8,466 sq. ft.
Unique details:
- Floor-to-ceiling windows for lots of light.
- Walls of recycled barn wood.
- Tumbleweed-inspired lighting.
- Murals of Marfa, Texas (where the movie Giant was filmed).
- Limestone wall quarried in Austin.
Awards:
- 2003 Best of Gensler Design Award.
Most outrageous thing ever said in/about the showroom:
"Are those your Christmas decorations or do you have those year-round?" said by a recent visitor, referring to our unique tumbleweed-inspired lighting.
Most famous showroom visitor:
Mayor of Dallas, Laura Miller. She recently came through the door looking for another location in the building. We showed her through the resource center anyway. She was impressed with the space and was glad she stopped by!