Tower at Cityplace, Skyscraper in Uptown Dallas, United States
Tower at Cityplace is a 42-story skyscraper in Uptown Dallas featuring a distinctive facade of Brazilian red granite complemented by pink and white marble finishes. The building rises prominently within the skyline and contains multiple levels connected by internal circulation spaces.
Construction began in December 1984 and concluded in 1988, with the building originally designed as the corporate headquarters for Southland Corporation. Its completion marked a significant expansion of high-rise development beyond the downtown area.
The tower's name comes from the 135-acre Cityplace development it was meant to anchor, and its ground floor holds a 38,000-square-foot conference center with a 175-seat auditorium, a large cafeteria and a fitness center. The first four floors are finished in pink and white marble, imported wood paneling and decorative tile, and the elevators are lined with brass, polished wood, stone and cut mirrors.
DART's Cityplace Station connects directly to the building via an underground passage, making public transit access straightforward. The connection through this passage means visitors can reach the building without exposure to weather.
Enough Brazilian red granite was ordered and cut for the planned twin tower and surrounding mid-rise buildings; the surplus stone still sits for sale in a storage yard in south Dallas County. The twin, CityPlace West, was never built.
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