Park Village Shopping Center, Southlake, Texas
articulating tenants with diversity of materials
Southlake Park Village pays close attention to breaking the whole into smaller pieces to ensure a human dimension is maintained. This is achieved by articulating the buildings with a diversity of materials, colors, and patterns. The shopping experience is enriched by using a traditional scaled sensibility done in a modern style.
Client | Woodmont Company
Location | Southlake, TX
Size | 190,000 SF
Type | Retail Center
This project consists of a 190,000 square-foot mixed-use hybrid power/ lifestyle center which is an emerging prototype for retail. Two different scales of retail are used, big box stores are located on the “rim” and specialty shops are in the “village”. We met with the client early on and established clear design parameters to create a unique lifestyle neighborhood look and to become a destination for shopping and restaurants. The power center entrances are far from the intersection for safety. They lead vehicles to circulate towards the pedestrian-friendly “village”. The arrangement of the buildings offers easy vehicular accessibility. The heart of the “village” is the community center which includes an outdoor fountain, fireplace, and sitting areas for pedestrian enjoyment. Creating sightlines and visibility was very important to orient the user. The opposite corner off site offers a visual back into the lifestyle center for added value.
The contemporary project is located in an upscale neighborhood built in a traditional vernacular while fitting into the context. The new buildings display a unique architecture with their undulating forms and unique earth tone colors. Durable materials were chosen for long-lasting results with the least amount of impact on the project. The project encourages a pedestrian-friendly environment that downplays the use of cars. Strategic awning placement was successfully used for solar orientation.
Due to the fast track schedule and budget, concrete tilt-wall construction was used. Thin brick veneer finishes give the building a masonry look, yet were huge savings in the overall construction costs. Collaboration with the client and contractor from the beginning allowed for minimal value engineering on this large scale project.
