A century-old church at the gateway to the Dallas Arts District, reconnected and reimagined through a series of thoughtful design interventions
First United Methodist Church in downtown Dallas has actively served the City of Dallas for a century, and the neo-Gothic facility stands as a gateway to the Dallas Arts District. Originally constructed in 1926, the historic building at Ross and Harwood had been added to and renovated numerous times in the Church’s history, with varying degrees of sensitivity. Since 2007 GFF has collaborated with the church on multiple projects, beginning with a building assessment, feasibility study and master plan for future growth and expansion.