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3525 Turtle Creek

3525, 3525 Turtle Creek Boulevard
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3525 Turtle Creek

Site overview

“3525” was built in 1957 as Dallas’ first luxury high rise apartment building. Sited along the prestigious Turtle Creek Boulevard, the 22-story building was designed by New York transplant Howard R. Meyer (1903-1988). Organized in plan around an elevator core are four apartments, each “L” shaped and arranged in a pinwheel fashion, with a smaller fifth apartment fit between two of the “Ls.” This arrangement provides three exposures to each apartment. The concrete structural frame is visible on the exterior and infilled with brick, ribbon windows and open-air terraces. A concrete brise-soliel on every façade unifies and distinguishes the design. Sited on a hill overlooking the creek, park and the Kalita Humphreys Theater (F. L. Wright), 3525 set the tone for the high rise- lined Turtle Creek Boulevard that exists today. 

3525 Turtle Creek

Site overview

“3525” was built in 1957 as Dallas’ first luxury high rise apartment building. Sited along the prestigious Turtle Creek Boulevard, the 22-story building was designed by New York transplant Howard R. Meyer (1903-1988). Organized in plan around an elevator core are four apartments, each “L” shaped and arranged in a pinwheel fashion, with a smaller fifth apartment fit between two of the “Ls.” This arrangement provides three exposures to each apartment. The concrete structural frame is visible on the exterior and infilled with brick, ribbon windows and open-air terraces. A concrete brise-soliel on every façade unifies and distinguishes the design. Sited on a hill overlooking the creek, park and the Kalita Humphreys Theater (F. L. Wright), 3525 set the tone for the high rise- lined Turtle Creek Boulevard that exists today. 

3525 Turtle Creek

Site overview

“3525” was built in 1957 as Dallas’ first luxury high rise apartment building. Sited along the prestigious Turtle Creek Boulevard, the 22-story building was designed by New York transplant Howard R. Meyer (1903-1988). Organized in plan around an elevator core are four apartments, each “L” shaped and arranged in a pinwheel fashion, with a smaller fifth apartment fit between two of the “Ls.” This arrangement provides three exposures to each apartment. The concrete structural frame is visible on the exterior and infilled with brick, ribbon windows and open-air terraces. A concrete brise-soliel on every façade unifies and distinguishes the design. Sited on a hill overlooking the creek, park and the Kalita Humphreys Theater (F. L. Wright), 3525 set the tone for the high rise- lined Turtle Creek Boulevard that exists today. 

3525 Turtle Creek

Site overview

“3525” was built in 1957 as Dallas’ first luxury high rise apartment building. Sited along the prestigious Turtle Creek Boulevard, the 22-story building was designed by New York transplant Howard R. Meyer (1903-1988). Organized in plan around an elevator core are four apartments, each “L” shaped and arranged in a pinwheel fashion, with a smaller fifth apartment fit between two of the “Ls.” This arrangement provides three exposures to each apartment. The concrete structural frame is visible on the exterior and infilled with brick, ribbon windows and open-air terraces. A concrete brise-soliel on every façade unifies and distinguishes the design. Sited on a hill overlooking the creek, park and the Kalita Humphreys Theater (F. L. Wright), 3525 set the tone for the high rise- lined Turtle Creek Boulevard that exists today. 

3525 Turtle Creek

Site overview

“3525” was built in 1957 as Dallas’ first luxury high rise apartment building. Sited along the prestigious Turtle Creek Boulevard, the 22-story building was designed by New York transplant Howard R. Meyer (1903-1988). Organized in plan around an elevator core are four apartments, each “L” shaped and arranged in a pinwheel fashion, with a smaller fifth apartment fit between two of the “Ls.” This arrangement provides three exposures to each apartment. The concrete structural frame is visible on the exterior and infilled with brick, ribbon windows and open-air terraces. A concrete brise-soliel on every façade unifies and distinguishes the design. Sited on a hill overlooking the creek, park and the Kalita Humphreys Theater (F. L. Wright), 3525 set the tone for the high rise- lined Turtle Creek Boulevard that exists today. 

Primary classification

Residential (RES)

Designations

National Register of Historic Places (2008), listing #08000475

Author(s)

Nancy McCoy, FAIA, FAPT | | 8/11/2022

How to Visit

Drive into the porte-cochere (note sculpture on walls); doorman may permit access to the lobby, but if not, the lobby, Turtle Room and pool with fountain can be seen from the exterior.

 

The visitation information link provides floor plans and other helpful information, including history.

 

Location

3525 Turtle Creek Boulevard
Dallas, TX, 75219
More visitation information

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Designer(s)

Other designers

Howard R. Meyer (architect)

Heri Bert Bartscht (sculptor)

Edward T. Dicker and Jerome J. Frank (builders)

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Completion

1957

Original Brief

“3525” was built in 1957 as Dallas’ first luxury high rise apartment building. Sited along the prestigious Turtle Creek Boulevard, the 22-story building was designed by New York transplant Howard R. Meyer (1903-1988). Meyer’s primary architectural influences were Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier, as well as the international style in general. Organized in plan around an elevator core are four apartments, each “L” shaped and arranged in a pinwheel fashion, with a smaller fifth apartment fit between two of the “Ls.” This arrangement provides three exposures to each apartment. The concrete structural frame is visible on the exterior and infilled with brick, ribbon windows and open-air terraces. A concrete brise-soliel on every façade unifies and distinguishes the design. Sited on a hill overlooking the creek, park and the Kalita Humphreys Theater (F. L. Wright), 3525 set the tone for the high rise- lined Turtle Creek Boulevard that exists today. Builders Edward T. Dicker and Jerome J. Frank sought to create the most luxurious residence in Dallas featuring, dining facilities, a club room, doorman and maid service, covered parking and the staff to see that the cars were kept clean, as described in promotional materials. A circular swimming pool with a waterfall also face the creek. After an impressive start as an apartment building with notable residents, the property was converted to condominiums in the late 1970s. An unfortunate addition was made to the porte-cochere but the design is otherwise intact.

Current Use

Condominium residence 

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