The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

The first phase of the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, consists of a buff-colored brick and limestone tower detailed in a simplified Regency style conceived as an extension and updating of the well-known Crescent complex, designed by Philip Johnson and completed in 1985. The base of the building accommodates hotel amenities to include a spa, a pool, a restaurant, and a 10,000-square-foot ballroom. The cruciform plan of the tower creates an iconic form on the skyline while providing variety and views for the 70 condominium units - ranging from one-bedroom apartments to penthouse duplexes, each with its own balcony - located atop the hotel's 217 guest rooms. Separate entrances and lobbies for the hotel and for the residences establish a distinct identity for each component.

Street trees and quiet gardens at the base of the tower help the tower sit comfortably alongside the adjoining residential neighborhood. Our master plan also includes the conceptual design of a complementary office tower at the western edge of the site.

The second residential tower is scheduled to start construction later on this year. It will house 96 condominium units and four 4-story townhouses with separate entrances on Olive Street, an outdoor swimming pool and gardens, a health club, and other amenities for its residents. It will connect to the Ritz-Carlton hotel through a sky-bridge and a separate passage through which the residents will be able to receive Ritz-Carlton services from the Phase One building. The tower continues the architectural language developed for the first phase, and through a curved facade interacts with the Crescent complex, creating an urban sense of place on Pearl Street.

RAMSA Partners Robert A.M. Stern, Paul Whalen, and Dan Lobitz led the design.

Website: http://www.theresidencesdallas.com/