Masonry Magazine October 2010 Page. 37
Southern Methodist University - Dallas, Texas
The new Dallas Hall Mall at Southern Methodist University is a beautiful example of how concrete pavers can be used to create a pedestrian-friendly environment. The design team chose pavers in a variety of shapes, colors, and textures to create a unique and inviting space. The pavers were used to create pedestrian thoroughfares and walkways, and the resulting effect was an increased sense of safety and friendliness for pedestrians. The statuary furnishings, complimented by colorized and textured paver pavements, created an institutional spirit and an architectural impression beyond expectations. Shapes, colors, textures and patterns of concrete pavers exemplified the project's beauty and impact on the campus.
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
Client: Southern Methodist University
Landscape Architect: Chris Miller, The Office of Christopher Miller
Landscape Contractor: Metroplex Garden Design Landscaping
General Contractor: Adolfson & Peterson
Paver Contractor: Concrete Paver Systems, Duncanville, Texas
Application: Pedestrian Thoroughfares and Walk Ways
Paver Shapes: City Stone Series and Holland Stone
Paver Colors: Antique Terra Cotta, Cast Stone, Double Dose Red, Light Brown, Charcoal, River Red
Paver Finishes: Apricot Quartex, Obsidian Quartex
Total Square Footage: 83,000 square feet IMAS
"I think the other challenge on a campus is to create spaces that have a more garden-like atmosphere, but... to do it in a way that is both physiologically safe and physically safe. You really have a clear view down the mall; you have a clear view on the spaces on the side. It's well lit at night without being over lit. It has to function in the daytime, at nighttime, it has to function as a major use event with 1,000 people, and it has to function with two pedestrians walking up the center of the mall. It does that well." - Chris Miller, Landscape Architect for the project
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