The Westchester at Preston Center

The Westchester brings a neighborhood-first approach to one of the most active districts in Dallas, creating a welcoming apartment community anchored entirely in everyday human experiences. At its core, the project focuses on how people interact with the streetscape from the ground up. By moving all resident parking completely below grade, the ground level is given back to the public realm. Wide sidewalks, heavy tree canopy, and a vibrant activity lawn replace what could have been asphalt, creating an inviting, walkable green pocket where neighbors can gather, walk dogs, and sit outside. The building invites the neighborhood inside with a double-height leasing lobby and fitness space, using large windows to stay connected to the energy of the sidewalk rather than feeling closed off from it.