Downtown Dallas: The Commissary - 1217 Main St

willyk · Postby **willyk** » 26 Nov 2016 05:04

Heavy renovation is taking place-- street closure, scaffolding, etc. Does anyone know what's up?

Postby **tamtagon** » 26 Nov 2016 07:24

This building was one of the first renovations in the early 2000s kick-starting the return of city life in downtown. I think there was a mid-summer mention of this most recent redo, and for some reason I think office space is being added in the middle..... hummm

mdg109 · Postby **mdg109** » 28 Nov 2016 17:03

I found this in an article about Forty Five Ten:

"Michael Tregoning, chief executive officer of Headington Cos., said the developer owns 9.5 acres at the intersection of Ross and Field and is redeveloping other existing properties including nearby at 1217 Main."

dukemeredith · Postby **dukemeredith** » 28 Nov 2016 20:35

Last time I walked by, there was notice posted for a liquor license.

willyk · Postby **willyk** » 29 Nov 2016 03:20

I have no idea if this is current.

1217 MAIN STREET

Bringing together a successful multi unit operator and a non-performing building in Downtown Dallas with untapped potential, the firm successfully assisted in creating a successful multi-story, multi-concept entertainment destination. This transaction relied on Beckley Morris selecting a local group with the vision to understand the potential of the location and the property, as well as working with the landlord to secure terms that recognized the investment and risks inherent in this type of repositioning.

http://www.beckleymorris.com/retail-real-estate-1/

kingpin · Postby **kingpin** » 02 Jan 2017 13:21

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Postby **Tnexster** » 04 Jan 2017 12:53

That looks like a major rework, much more than I was expecting....which was nothing.

joshua.dodd · Postby **joshua.dodd** » 04 Jan 2017 22:22

There was an article about this project posted on skyscrapercity's Dallas Development page last year. I'll try to find it. The entire building is getting an ultra modern facelift. It will be one of the most ultra modern jewels in the CBD when it is completed.

Postby **Tnexster** » 04 Jan 2017 22:28

Really? Would love to see that. Great news!

vman · Postby **vman** » 05 Jan 2017 07:14

I noticed this last week. Any news on what's coming here?

Postby **lakewoodhobo** » 05 Jan 2017 09:30

vman wrote:I noticed this last week. Any news on what's coming here?

Before the heavy renovation work began, there was an alcohol permit on the window for a restaurant with the word Commissary in the name. No idea if that's still in the works.

joshua.dodd · Postby **joshua.dodd** » 05 Jan 2017 12:23

dukemeredith · Postby **dukemeredith** » 05 Jan 2017 12:34

joshua.dodd wrote:

Wow, that's quite a change! Any word on timeline?

willyk · Postby **willyk** » 05 Jan 2017 21:39

joshua.dodd wrote:

We've seen lots of renderings, but I don't recall this one. Do we know if it is for real and what is the source?

Jay9398 · Postby **Jay9398** » 06 Jan 2017 10:03

willyk wrote:
joshua.dodd wrote:

We've seen lots of renderings, but I don't recall this one. Do we know if it is for real and what is the source?

From watching the construction work up close and personal on a daily basis I will be astonished (in a good way) if this is what they are doing to the building. It is currently mostly wrapped in Tyvek with a few builder grade windows facing Main St. It certainly doesn't look like it's going to be anything close to a glass box.

Postby **Tnexster** » 06 Jan 2017 10:34

^Thank you for that observation, I noticed that but not being there I was not sure what I was looking at.

Postby **lakewoodhobo** » 06 Jan 2017 11:53

Yep. That rendering showed up in the old forum and we all commented on how it was probably a concept of what an Apple Store would look like on Main St.

dukemeredith · Postby **dukemeredith** » 21 Feb 2017 16:28

I saw this rumor on the Downtown Residents Counsel Facebook page. Anyone have details?

Postby **lakewoodhobo** » 21 Feb 2017 20:02

^This confirms the TABC permit that was on the window before major construction started. I remember the word Commissary in the name under "applicant".

exelone31 · Postby **exelone31** » 22 Feb 2017 10:31

That sounds awesome!

LongonBigD · Postby **LongonBigD** » 22 Feb 2017 11:31

I think I like the sound of this better than an Apple store. While I also saw the resemblance in the renderings to their stores, I never understood the necessity. Right up the freeway, you have TWO very large Apple stores already (one at Knox and one in NorthPark). Not sure DT could support a third one so close.

I think this "commissary" could be very successful given all the bodies nearby, particularly the new hotel next door and condos across the street.

willyk · Postby **willyk** » 22 Feb 2017 15:27

A take home meal option for everyone living downtown would definitively fulfill a need and likely be very successful.

Headington deserves credit for their creativity and for keeping Main St interesting.

Postby **lakewoodhobo** » 22 Feb 2017 17:05

Slightly off-topic, but FedEx has completed its move to the former sandwich place and closed down its Ross @ Field location. If Fast Signs moves, I sure hope it's a sign that Headington is moving forward with something there.

Jay9398 · Postby **Jay9398** » 01 Mar 2017 13:29

Well, maybe I spoke too soon. At least the first floor facing field looks to be floor to ceiling glass with a mosaic tile pattern on the interior walls. I will try to take a photo later unless somebody beats me to it.

Jay9398 · Postby **Jay9398** » 01 Mar 2017 17:17

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Postby **Tnexster** » 09 Mar 2017 10:21

Wow they really stripped this one down, didn't know it was that extensive but glad it is.

joshua.dodd · Postby **joshua.dodd** » 09 Mar 2017 10:56

I'm almost positive that they are transforming it into the above rendering that I posted before.

ArtVandelay · Postby **ArtVandelay** » 09 Mar 2017 11:47

1217 main_night rendering.jpg

1217 MAIN ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
Description. This soon-to-be jewel in downtown Dallas includes renovations and additions to an existing 4-story + basement building. The new program for the building consists of meat processing and a bakery at the basement level, a ground-floor restaurant, and office space above the ground floor. We were able to determine that with moderate reinforcement, the existing structure could support a vertical addition of an office level at the existing roof level, gaining valuable leasable area for the Owner. Additional design challenges include structural support of new roof-top mechanical equipment and new façade materials.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Building Size: 6 story, 28,400 sf
Architect: 5G Studio Collaborative
Services Provided: Structural evaluation of existing building, Structural engineering

Postby **tamtagon** » 09 Mar 2017 11:55

A Butcher?!?!?! A community is growing downtown.

Tivo_Kenevil · Postby **Tivo_Kenevil** » 09 Mar 2017 12:38

Now we just need a Whataburger , Target and a TJ Maxx and I will never have to leave the CBD.

Also thats a real gaudy butcher shop.

eburress · Postby **eburress** » 09 Mar 2017 14:16

ArtVandelay wrote:1217 main_night rendering.jpg

1217 MAIN ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
Description. This soon-to-be jewel in downtown Dallas includes renovations and additions to an existing 4-story + basement building. The new program for the building consists of meat processing and a bakery at the basement level, a ground-floor restaurant, and office space above the ground floor. We were able to determine that with moderate reinforcement, the existing structure could support a vertical addition of an office level at the existing roof level, gaining valuable leasable area for the Owner. Additional design challenges include structural support of new roof-top mechanical equipment and new façade materials.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Building Size: 6 story, 28,400 sf
Architect: 5G Studio Collaborative
Services Provided: Structural evaluation of existing building, Structural engineering

Man, what an improvement for the appearance of that building and its new uses are exciting!

Postby **cowboyeagle05** » 09 Mar 2017 17:14

That rendering certainly doesn't sell me but Tim Headington usually doesn't skimp on finishes so I am anxious to see what the final product actually looks like.

Tivo_Kenevil · Postby **Tivo_Kenevil** » 09 Mar 2017 17:24

cowboyeagle05 wrote:That rendering certainly doesn't sell me but Tim Headington usually doesn't skimp on finishes so I am anxious to see what the final product actually looks like.

I saw one block of checkerd blue and white tone tiles on the exterior today. Not sure if that blue translucent rendering is the real Tex Mex enchilada.

willyk · Postby **willyk** » 09 Apr 2017 22:29

Tivo_Kenevil wrote:
cowboyeagle05 wrote:That rendering certainly doesn't sell me but Tim Headington usually doesn't skimp on finishes so I am anxious to see what the final product actually looks like.

I saw one block of checkerd blue and white tone tiles on the exterior today. Not sure if that blue translucent rendering is the real Tex Mex enchilada.

Saw the tiles on the N side of the building.

dukemeredith · Postby **dukemeredith** » 30 Apr 2017 13:04

I stopped by on my walk this morning and took a couple pictures. The blue tile is... interesting.

Postby **Tnexster** » 30 Apr 2017 22:41

Makes me long for the days the Sheraton was blue.

Hannibal Lecter · Postby **Hannibal Lecter** » 01 May 2017 00:25

^ I miss that.

exelone31 · Postby **exelone31** » 01 May 2017 10:35

Whoa, that blue tile looks pretty awesome. Is that going to cover the entire building?

Postby **CTroyMathis** » 14 May 2017 18:50

Slightly less than 2 weeks ago:

https://twitter.com/CTroyMathis/status/ ... 6722151424

Tivo_Kenevil · Postby **Tivo_Kenevil** » 14 May 2017 22:45

Still don't know about that color. The translucent blue will look eye catching at night

eburress · Postby **eburress** » 15 May 2017 10:54

Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Still don't know about that color. The translucent blue will look eye catching at night

That's not the finished state, is it? I thought they were going to tile over that blue stuff.

Postby **cowboyeagle05** » 15 May 2017 11:00

According to the rendering above it looks like there will LED lights surrounding the window bump outs that will light up the blue surface. I believe the tile is being used selectively in cutouts on the building not to cover the entire thing but I could be wrong.

Tivo_Kenevil · Postby **Tivo_Kenevil** » 15 May 2017 11:09

eburress wrote:
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Still don't know about that color. The translucent blue will look eye catching at night

That's not the finished state, is it? I thought they were going to tile over that blue stuff.

It appears so. It fits the rendering posted above.

However, some color is desperately need in that corner too much tan concrete.

Jay9398 · Postby **Jay9398** » 17 May 2017 14:07

Tivo_Kenevil wrote:
eburress wrote:
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Still don't know about that color. The translucent blue will look eye catching at night

That's not the finished state, is it? I thought they were going to tile over that blue stuff.

It appears so. It fits the rendering posted above.

However, some color is desperately need in that corner too much tan concrete.

The picture below is from yesterday afternoon. If you look at the side facing Field Street, they have started to install the metal lattice work that supports the tile installed on the rest of the building. It looks to me like they are planning to tile every part of the building that isn't glass.

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eburress · Postby **eburress** » 17 May 2017 15:04

Jay9398 wrote:
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:
eburress wrote:
That's not the finished state, is it? I thought they were going to tile over that blue stuff.

It appears so. It fits the rendering posted above.

However, some color is desperately need in that corner too much tan concrete.

The picture below is from yesterday afternoon. If you look at the side facing Field Street, they have started to install the metal lattice work that supports the tile installed on the rest of the building. It looks to me like they are planning to tile every part of the building that isn't glass.

Synn.JPG

OK, that's what I thought. I was pretty sure that blue drywall stuff wasn't the final exterior.