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The Joule Hotel
Dallas, Texas

The Joule Hotel
Dallas, Texas


August 11, 2010
Image depicts the completed exterior of the historic Joule Hotel in Dallas and itsĀ eight-story addition. The addition connects seamlessly with the existing facility and is highlighted by a cantaliver pool on the top floor.
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The Joule Hotel in Dallas, designed by local firm Coburn & Smith, was constructed in 1927 as the Dallas National Bank Building. Originally one of the finest examples of gothic revival architecture in Texas, it had had most of its gothic elements removed over the years after being converted into an office building and later abandoned. What was left had fallen into disrepair.
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The 20th floor penthouse is a spacious, 5,000-sf living space that showcases high end finishes throughout.
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An attentive, $50 million reconstruction carried out by Balfour Beatty Construction has brought the building back to its original exterior look and transformed the interior into a sleek, modern hotel.
The Joule Hotel project consisted of restoring and renovating the historic building at 1530 Main, demolition of an adjacent building at 1526 Main, and construction of a new eight-story structure adjacent to the hotel. The Joule has met the requirements of the Texas Historical Commission, making it once again a landmark on Main Street. The meticulous restoration of the original exterior faƧade is complemented by The Jouleā€™s chic, modern interior, designed by architect Adam Tihany. The boutique hotel is now bringing nightlife and business to downtown Dallas.
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Project Summary
The Joule Hotel
Dallas, Texas

Building Team
Submitting firm:
Balfour Beatty Construction (general contractor)
Design architect: Tihany Design
Architect of record: Architexas
Structural engineer: Jaster-Quintanilla

General Information
Construction time: May 2005 to January 2008
Project size: 83,490-sf renovation, 47,853-sf addition
Project cost: $50 million
Delivery method: CM at risk
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