Trammell Crow Center

2001 Ross - 1985

This granite and glass skyscraper has a cross shaped plan with bay windows projecting from each end of the cross.  The top of the building changes to all glass and the arms of the cross terminate in an angled form with a flat top.  At that point the crossing of the axes is crowned by a pyramidal top that is all glass.  The tower was designed by SOM (Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill).  Situated on a relatively small city block, the project includes several levels of parking beneath the landscaped site.  The site also features many bronze sculptures.  A small two story pavilion is also located to the north of the tower and it houses a museum.  Recently, a new lighting scheme was introduced to the building by illuminating the upper portions of the pyramid.  The skyscraper is Post Modern in styling and is 686 feet tall with 50 stories.  The Trammel Crow Center is the 6th tallest building in Dallas and is named after its principal tenant.