Posted on Nov 25, 2014
Work is progressing forward for Wade Park, the massive 175-acre, $1.6 billion, mixed-use destination project that broke ground this summer at the North Dallas Tollway and Lebanon Road – ideally located at the heart of Frisco’s “$5 Billion Mile.” With site grading in the works and vertical construction beginning in the spring, Atlanta-based developer Thomas Land & Development (TLD) is unveiling new project designs, construction plans and partners. Additional retail and hotel announcements are expected soon, following Whole Foods Market®, iPic Theaters, and Pinstripes, who signed leases for Wade Park earlier this year. “We are incredibly enthusiastic to play a part in the major growth that’s taking place in Frisco, with Wade Park offering a true destination center unlike any other in the country,” said Stan Thomas, president & CEO of Thomas Land & Development. “Attention to detail in developing a unique experience, while also creating a sense of community, is the driving vision behind the design, with the perfect mix of modern and comfortable urban living in one of North Texas’ most in-demand locations.”
Design & Construction
Atlanta-based Wakefield Beasley & Associates in collaboration with 5G Studios, a Dallas-based firm, are heading up architecture for Wade Park, which will feature the ultimate combination of work-live-play balance with vast upscale retail, residential, hotel and office spaces integrated throughout the complex.
New design renderings showcase plans for a modern architectural style and urban feel for the center, also maintaining a level of tranquility through heavy landscaping with mature trees, lush grass, flowers, large-scale water features, and designed streetscapes, and walkways.
“The architecture will be very eclectic, with a blend of styles that appeal to each generation of patron and tenant. The retail component will be respectful of the ‘national brand’ of each tenant, so the materials, colors and graphics will depict a wide range of image and texture. The luxury apartments above the retail will be designed to appeal to the millennial generation and the empty nester, with a range of glass and edgy materials mixed with traditional stone and brick exterior,” said Lamar Wakefield, principal at Wakefield Beasley & Assoc. “The offices will primarily include high-performance glazing systems with high, unfinished ceilings for creative offices in the boutique office areas."
Dallas-based SWA is leading the charge in creating memorable spaces through their landscape and hardscape design, working alongside the Frisco team at Kimley Horn & Associates. The intricate lighting details are being developed by Atlanta-based PHA Lighting.
The Dallas office of construction giant Balfour Beatty is serving as general contractor, overseeing all construction activity. Balfour Beatty began work at the project groundbreaking in August, now completed to the limit of current permits. Full-site mass grading permits are expected to be issued for the remainder of the first 110 acres of the project for work to begin by year-end. Vertical construction is planned to begin second quarter of next year.
Design & Construction
Atlanta-based Wakefield Beasley & Associates in collaboration with 5G Studios, a Dallas-based firm, are heading up architecture for Wade Park, which will feature the ultimate combination of work-live-play balance with vast upscale retail, residential, hotel and office spaces integrated throughout the complex.
New design renderings showcase plans for a modern architectural style and urban feel for the center, also maintaining a level of tranquility through heavy landscaping with mature trees, lush grass, flowers, large-scale water features, and designed streetscapes, and walkways.
“The architecture will be very eclectic, with a blend of styles that appeal to each generation of patron and tenant. The retail component will be respectful of the ‘national brand’ of each tenant, so the materials, colors and graphics will depict a wide range of image and texture. The luxury apartments above the retail will be designed to appeal to the millennial generation and the empty nester, with a range of glass and edgy materials mixed with traditional stone and brick exterior,” said Lamar Wakefield, principal at Wakefield Beasley & Assoc. “The offices will primarily include high-performance glazing systems with high, unfinished ceilings for creative offices in the boutique office areas."
Dallas-based SWA is leading the charge in creating memorable spaces through their landscape and hardscape design, working alongside the Frisco team at Kimley Horn & Associates. The intricate lighting details are being developed by Atlanta-based PHA Lighting.
The Dallas office of construction giant Balfour Beatty is serving as general contractor, overseeing all construction activity. Balfour Beatty began work at the project groundbreaking in August, now completed to the limit of current permits. Full-site mass grading permits are expected to be issued for the remainder of the first 110 acres of the project for work to begin by year-end. Vertical construction is planned to begin second quarter of next year.
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