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Mondrian
Dallas, Texas
ZOM, RTKL Associates Inc.
Implementing a unique multi-rise mixed-use design, The
Mondrian features a 20-story tower with 146 units and an
adjoining four-story low-rise section comprised of 72 urbanstyle lofts. The tower portion of the building, scaled to relate
to the adjacent context. The structure is accompanied with
structural parking, two courtyards, and retails space.
With an average size of 1,427 square feet, units feature
contemporary styles and luxury elements attractive to urban dwellers. By balancing the cost of high-rise construction with low-rise construction, the project includes the best
of both lifestyles while being financially viable. The 218
rental apartments and 25,000 square feet of ground-floor
retail enliven the street. Five levels of structured parking
and two courtyards complete the plan.
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Healthy Communities
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Mondrian
Dallas, Texas
ZOM, RTKL Associates Inc
Project Acreage: Approx. 4 Acres
Residential Acreage (if applicable): Mixed-Use Structure
Other Use Type(s) Acreage: Mixed-Use Structure
Key Financing Sources: $36,091,890 private funds, and $1,800,000 Tax Investment Fund.
Total Area of Development (SF): 560,000 SF
Area of Residential Component: NK
Area of Non-Residential Component: 25,000 SF
Multi-Modal Transportation Components: Located by the I75 corridor, in walking distance to DART light rail and bus,
and M-Line trolley.
Total Number of Residential Units: 218 (72 urban-style
lofts + 140 units apartments and penthouse units ranging in
size from 923 SF to 3363 SF)
Number of Efficiency Units: Available
Number of One-Bedroom Units: Available
Number of Two-Bedroom Units: Available
Number of 3+ Bedroom Units: Available
Number of Universal Design Units: NK
Land Use Mix: Residential, Retail, Public Amenities
Ratio of Residential to Total Area: NK
Ratio of Retail to Total Area: 0.045
Ratio of Office to Total Area: NK
Ratio of Community Areas to Total Area: NK
Total Project Cost: Approx. $37,891,890
Ratio of Public Financing to Total: NK
Portion of Public Money used for Infrastructure: NK
City Development Approval Strategy (e.g. standard
zoning, form-based code, PD): NK
Key Land Use Tools: Mixed-use and street level retail
Property Status (e.g. greenfield, brownfield): Grayfield
Distance to Light Rail Station(s): Less than 1/8 of a mile
Distance to Bus Stations(s): Less than 1/8 of a mile
Total Number of Transit Stops per Weekday: 100+
Mix of Incomes for Housing Choices (if applicable): Provides residential product types for family and students.
Connectivity with Surrounding Community (e.g. physically, aesthetically, culturally): Mondrian resides in the
West Village district near the intersection of Blackburn and I75, nearly 1.5 miles north of downtown Dallas. It is strategic
location provides physical connection to its immediate context and downtown Dallas for live, work and play.
Key Design Features: The Mondrian is a multi-rise structure that features a 20-story high-rise tower and an adjoining
four-story low-rise section. The differences between the two styles provide residents with an additional level of choice.
Five levels of penthouse units with floor-to-ceiling glass are oriented to display views of downtown Dallas. The tower
portion of the building, scaled to relate to the adjacent context, feature loft units with 18-foot ceiling heights. With an
average size of 1,427 square feet, units feature kitchens with deluxe appliances and granite counter tops, ceramic tile
and wood floor areas, and generous expanses of glass. The structure also provides amenities for its residence such
as two courtyards and structural parking. By balancing the cost of high-rise construction with low-rise construction, the
project includes the best of both lifestyles.
Mondrian
Dallas, Texas
ZOM, RTKL Associates Inc
Features that Promote Unique Identity and Quality of Place: Multi-rise mixed-use structure with appropriate building
fenestration for urban streetscape. Provides views to downtown Dallas and immediate access to West Village District.
Sustainability of Site Location (e.g. within 1/2 mile from DART light rail station, previously developed, infill site,
adaptive reuse of existing building): Strategically developed infill structure with easy access to public transportation.
Strategies for Healthy Communities and Indoor Environments: Mondrian promotes urban living in a walkable
urban neighborhood context, and provides outdoor amenities such as two courtyards for its residence. The retails
space in the complex is also occupied as a gym which provides opportunities as an active living component.
Case Study Authorship, Credits, Contacts:
Taner R. Ozdil, Center for Metropolitan Density & Program in Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture at The
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Tom Brink, Erich Dohrer, & Harold Thompson, RTKL Associates Inc. (2009)
Nhasala Manandhar, Xiwen Feng, & Grace Herman, Program in Landscape Architecture, School of Architecture at UTA
The North Texas Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism
References:
“The Mondrian Cityplace”, August, 2011, http://hotpads.com/apartments/3000-Blackburn-Street-Dallas-TX-75204-4cyy6zbygtxu6#lat=32.808429&lon=-96.793779&zoom=20&previewId=4cyy6zbygtxu6&previewType=listing&detailsO
pen=true&listingTypes=rental,sublet,room,corporate&loan=30,0.0525,0
“Mondrian Cityplace High Rise Apartments for Rent in Dallas West Village Sold to USAA” Dallas Real Estate, June 4,
2010, http://www.buyandselldallas.com/real-estate-blog/2010/06/mondrian-cityplace-high-rise-apartments-for-rent-indallas-sold-to-usaa/
“Uptown: The Mondrian at Cityplace” Dallas Fort Worth Urban Forum, Mar 2002, http://forum.dallasmetropolis.com/
showthread.php?t=465
“USAA Real Estate buys Mondrian at Cityplace apartments in Uptown” The Dallas Morning News, 03 June 2010, http://
www.dallasnews.com/business/commercial-real-estate/20100602-USAA-Real-Estate-buys-Mondrian-at-7164.ece
“ Cityplace area TIF District” Dallas Area Redevelopment Office of Economic Development Dallas-EcoDev.org, 2009,
http://www.dallas-ecodev.org/SiteContent/66/documents/Incentives/TIFs/Cityplace/CityPlace_marketing.pdf