Chase Tower Plaza and Rotunda Restaurant

Dallas, Texas

Upon acquiring the landmark Chase Tower, New York-based Fortis Property Group engaged BOKA Powell to improve the tower’s connection to the adjacent Dallas Arts District as well as facilitating visitor access to the building. To achieve this, BOKA Powell created a plan to mitigate visual barriers along the Ross Avenue and Pearl Street frontages. The existing sunken plaza is now raised to street-level, creating a lush landscaped planting area as well as open green space for outdoor gatherings and public events. As part of the plaza improvements, a new motor court and canopy provides valet parking and access to the west building entrance. A new portal has been created for vehicular access from Pearl Street. In addition, the iconic rotunda at the corner of the property was converted into a restaurant space. Existing fitness equipment in the Rotunda was relocated to a new studio below grade. A new bistro was added to the building lobby, among other improvements inside the building’s first floor.