DALLAS, January 9, 2008 – Hunt Consolidated’s new $120 million, 15-story corporate headquarters is integrating unique features into its exterior landscape, complementing the topography and environment of the nearby Dallas Arts District in downtown. TBG, Texas’ largest landscape architecture and planning firm, is overseeing the project by providing site planning, sustainable design and landscape architectural services. The 400,000 square feet, glass-and-stone tower is located at 1900 Akard Street at the intersection of Woodall Rodgers Freeway.
“It is our mission to integrate Hunt’s headquarters into the cultural fabric of the City of Dallas and the building’s surrounding Arts District,” said Daniel Woodroffe, principal of TBG. “We installed the district’s signature bald cypress trees and massive live oak transplants to create and instant, mature landscape. The design of the project, from the lighting effects, fountains and the stone sidewalks, reflects the owners desire for longevity, quality and attention to detail."
TBG developed a state-of-the-art site plan for the Hunt project, which was designed to act as a portal into the city while maintaining a seamless transition between the building’s interior and exterior. A choreographed elliptical fountain and infinity edge reflecting pool that wraps around the front of the building before leading to the lobby was designed to further reinforce the blend of the architecture and landscape. Multicolor LED lighting, controlled by a central management system, corresponds with the exterior building lighting. In addition to TBG’s involvement, other key team members on the project include Woodbine Development Corporation, Austin Commercial, The Beck Group Architects, Brockette Davis Drake, Inc., Liebherr Construction Equipment Company, and Gensler Architects.

About TBG
As Texas’ largest landscape architecture and planning firm, TBG designs mixed-use and residential communities, corporate campuses, civic buildings, hotels, resorts, healthcare and educational facilities, city parks and historic sites. With 23 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff, TBG works to incorporate sustainable design principles into each project. Established in 1987, TBG is now staffed by over 130 professionals in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. For more information, please visit www.tbg-inc.com.