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    A refined urban residence rising from the edge of downtown and the banks of the Trinity

    The Braden on Fifth

    The Braden on Fifth is a 345-unit apartment building located on the Pier 1 headquarters campus at the northwest corner of downtown Fort Worth. The seven-story building has a warm material palette with brick and stone detailing against smooth stucco and metal panel surfaces.

    The leasing office activates the intersection of 5th and Summit with a large expanse of storefront glass while residential stoops promote walkability along the building’s street frontages. To meet the requirements of the Fort Worth Urban Downtown Design Standards the residential stoops connect to a network of wide sidewalks lined with street trees and pedestrian lighting along all surrounding streets.

    An over one-acre-large luxury amenity terrace is located on top of the podium parking garage structure and features a resort style pool, lounge areas, and drought tolerant landscaping. Conditioned amenity areas are located in a glass jewel box portal that rests on the terrace and provides visual continuity to the outdoor amenities and downtown skyline beyond.

    The project recently received top honors at the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) 2019 Aurora Awards:
    Grand Award for Best Multifamily Housing Community – 5 Stories or More Built For Rent
    Residential Community of the Year – Multifamily

    Braden on Fifth – Exterior A – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Exterior A – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Exterior B – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Exterior B – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Exterior C – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Exterior C – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Fountain – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Fountain – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Pool A – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Pool A – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Pool B – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Pool B – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Pool C – GFF
    Braden on Fifth – Pool C – GFF

    Mixed-Use & Multifamily

    Perspective rendering from a covered patio at Assembly Park, showing outdoor dining tables overlooking a landscaped plaza with walking paths, planted seating areas, and a children's play zone. In the background, retail storefronts and a stage structure provide an active gathering space.

    A bold reinvention of 1980s retail into a dynamic, pedestrian-friendly district

    Assembly Park Mixed-Use

    Plano, Texas

    A celebrated mid-rise meets a refined residential tower, shaping a new chapter for Maple Terrace

    Hines Maple Terrace

    Dallas, Texas

    View of the curved corner façade of Empira 711 N Pearl at dusk, with illuminated windows and street lights reflecting off the building's glass and metal surfaces.

    A vertical community rising at the crossroads of culture and city life

    Empira 711 Pearl

    Dallas, Texas

    View of the building from across the street showing the retail base, restaurant terrace, and tower above.

    Reclaiming the corner as a civic and architectural anchor for Oak Lawn

    2615 Oak Lawn Mixed-Use

    Dallas, Texas

    Our People

    Evan Beattie

    Principal
    Chairman / Chief Executive Officer

    Todd Burtis

    Design Principal

    Sara Good

    Associate Principal
    Studio Director

    Kent Pontious

    Associate Principal
    Studio Director

    Lonnie Burns

    Associate Principal
    Studio Director
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      3030 Nowitzki Way, Suite 400
      Dallas, Texas 75219

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      1701 River Run, Suite 800
      Fort Worth, Texas 76107

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      114 West 7th Street, Suite 200
      Austin, Texas 78701

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