Museum Tower (Dallas) facts for kids
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Museum Tower while still under-construction in February 2012
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential condominiums |
| Location | 1918 North Olive Street Dallas, Texas |
| Coordinates | 32°47′22″N 96°48′01″W / 32.789386°N 96.800248°W |
| Construction started | 2010 |
| Completed | January 2013 |
| Cost | US$200 million |
| Height | |
| Roof | 560 ft (170 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 42 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Johnson Fain Partners |
| Developer | Dallas Police and Fire Pension System |
| Other information | |
| Number of units | Over 100 |
The Museum Tower is a very tall building, called a skyscraper, located in the Arts District of Dallas, Texas. It has 42 floors and stands about 170 meters (560 feet) high.
This building was finished in January 2013. It is one of the newest and tallest buildings in Dallas. It is also the second-tallest building in Dallas where people live, right after the Gables Republic Tower.
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How Tall is Museum Tower?
The Museum Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Dallas. It is the 15th-tallest structure in the city. It is the same height as the Reunion Tower and Cityplace Center.
Among buildings where only people live, the Museum Tower is almost the tallest. Only the Republic Center Tower I is taller, with its spire reaching 184 meters (604 feet). But if you measure just the roof height, the Museum Tower is actually taller. It also holds the record for the highest home in Dallas.
Building Design
The Museum Tower was designed by an architect named Scott Johnson. He works for the Johnson Fain architectural firm in Los Angeles.
The building was first planned to be 20 stories tall. But they decided to make it much taller to fit more homes. The tower is covered in glass and has a unique oval shape.
Location and What's Inside
The Museum Tower is right in the middle of the Arts District. It is very close to several famous places. These include the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Meyerson Symphony Center, the Winspear Opera House, and the Wyly Theatre.
The building has 115 homes, called condominiums. These homes are different sizes, from 153 square meters (1,650 sq ft) to 808 square meters (8,700 sq ft). Each home has its own elevator that goes directly to it. They also have private balconies where residents can enjoy the views.
The Museum Tower area also has an outdoor swimming pool on the second floor. There are also public gardens. The building is next to Klyde Warren Park. This park has public fountains and a place to watch movies outdoors.
When Construction Began
The idea for the Museum Tower was first shared on June 15, 2007. Developers hoped to start building in late 2007. However, a big economic problem in 2008 caused delays. Plans were put on hold until 2010.
On June 15, 2010, it was announced that the Dallas Police & Fire Pension System would help pay for the Museum Tower. This pension fund actually owns the entire project.
Construction officially began on Thursday, June 24, 2010. The building was finished in January 2013.
Issues with the Nasher Sculpture Center
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The glass on the Museum Tower has caused a problem for the nearby Nasher Sculpture Center. The Nasher's architect, Renzo Piano, designed its roof to let in just the right amount of sunlight. This was based on how the sun moves across the sky.
However, the Museum Tower's glass reflects a strong, unwanted glare into the Nasher's galleries. An artist named James Turrell created a special artwork there called Tending (Blue). He believes the glare has ruined his artwork. Because of this, the museum has closed the inside of this sculpture to visitors at his request.
Peter Walker, who designed the Nasher's outdoor sculpture garden, said the glare was like "an attack" on the garden, the building, and the art. In August 2015, the owners of Museum Tower stated they would no longer take responsibility for the glare. They said that fixing the problem would be too expensive and difficult.
