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Downtown Dallas: The Commissary - 1217 Main St

Posted: 26 Nov 2016 05:04
by willyk
Heavy renovation is taking place-- street closure, scaffolding, etc. Does anyone know what's up?

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 26 Nov 2016 07:24
by tamtagon
This building was one of the first renovations in the early 2000s kick-starting the return of city life in downtown. I think there was a mid-summer mention of this most recent redo, and for some reason I think office space is being added in the middle..... hummm

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 28 Nov 2016 17:03
by mdg109
I found this in an article about Forty Five Ten:

"Michael Tregoning, chief executive officer of Headington Cos., said the developer owns 9.5 acres at the intersection of Ross and Field and is redeveloping other existing properties including nearby at 1217 Main."

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 28 Nov 2016 20:35
by dukemeredith
Last time I walked by, there was notice posted for a liquor license.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 29 Nov 2016 03:20
by willyk
I have no idea if this is current.


1217 MAIN STREET

Bringing together a successful multi unit operator and a non-performing building in Downtown Dallas with untapped potential, the firm successfully assisted in creating a successful multi-story, multi-concept entertainment destination. This transaction relied on Beckley Morris selecting a local group with the vision to understand the potential of the location and the property, as well as working with the landlord to secure terms that recognized the investment and risks inherent in this type of repositioning.


http://www.beckleymorris.com/retail-real-estate-1/

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 02 Jan 2017 13:21
by kingpin
1/2/17

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ImageUntitled by Around My City, on Flickr

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 12:53
by Tnexster
That looks like a major rework, much more than I was expecting....which was nothing.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 22:22
by joshua.dodd
There was an article about this project posted on skyscrapercity's Dallas Development page last year. I'll try to find it. The entire building is getting an ultra modern facelift. It will be one of the most ultra modern jewels in the CBD when it is completed.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 04 Jan 2017 22:28
by Tnexster
Really? Would love to see that. Great news!

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 07:14
by vman
I noticed this last week. Any news on what's coming here?

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 09:30
by lakewoodhobo
vman wrote:I noticed this last week. Any news on what's coming here?


Before the heavy renovation work began, there was an alcohol permit on the window for a restaurant with the word Commissary in the name. No idea if that's still in the works.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 12:23
by joshua.dodd
Image

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 12:34
by dukemeredith
joshua.dodd wrote:


Wow, that's quite a change! Any word on timeline?

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 05 Jan 2017 21:39
by willyk
joshua.dodd wrote:Image


We've seen lots of renderings, but I don't recall this one. Do we know if it is for real and what is the source? :)

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 06 Jan 2017 10:03
by Jay9398
willyk wrote:
joshua.dodd wrote:Image


We've seen lots of renderings, but I don't recall this one. Do we know if it is for real and what is the source? :)


From watching the construction work up close and personal on a daily basis I will be astonished (in a good way) if this is what they are doing to the building. It is currently mostly wrapped in Tyvek with a few builder grade windows facing Main St. It certainly doesn't look like it's going to be anything close to a glass box.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 06 Jan 2017 10:34
by Tnexster
^Thank you for that observation, I noticed that but not being there I was not sure what I was looking at.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 06 Jan 2017 11:53
by lakewoodhobo
Yep. That rendering showed up in the old forum and we all commented on how it was probably a concept of what an Apple Store would look like on Main St.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 21 Feb 2017 16:28
by dukemeredith
I saw this rumor on the Downtown Residents Counsel Facebook page. Anyone have details?

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 21 Feb 2017 20:02
by lakewoodhobo
^This confirms the TABC permit that was on the window before major construction started. I remember the word Commissary in the name under "applicant".

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 22 Feb 2017 10:31
by exelone31
That sounds awesome!

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 22 Feb 2017 11:31
by LongonBigD
I think I like the sound of this better than an Apple store. While I also saw the resemblance in the renderings to their stores, I never understood the necessity. Right up the freeway, you have TWO very large Apple stores already (one at Knox and one in NorthPark). Not sure DT could support a third one so close.

I think this "commissary" could be very successful given all the bodies nearby, particularly the new hotel next door and condos across the street.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 22 Feb 2017 15:27
by willyk
A take home meal option for everyone living downtown would definitively fulfill a need and likely be very successful.

Headington deserves credit for their creativity and for keeping Main St interesting.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 22 Feb 2017 17:05
by lakewoodhobo
Slightly off-topic, but FedEx has completed its move to the former sandwich place and closed down its Ross @ Field location. If Fast Signs moves, I sure hope it's a sign that Headington is moving forward with something there.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 01 Mar 2017 13:29
by Jay9398
Well, maybe I spoke too soon. At least the first floor facing field looks to be floor to ceiling glass with a mosaic tile pattern on the interior walls. I will try to take a photo later unless somebody beats me to it.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 01 Mar 2017 17:17
by Jay9398
Synn 1.JPG
Synn 2.JPG
Synn 3.JPG

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 10:21
by Tnexster
Wow they really stripped this one down, didn't know it was that extensive but glad it is.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 10:56
by joshua.dodd
I'm almost positive that they are transforming it into the above rendering that I posted before.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 11:47
by ArtVandelay
1217 main_night rendering.jpg


1217 MAIN ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
Description. This soon-to-be jewel in downtown Dallas includes renovations and additions to an existing 4-story + basement building. The new program for the building consists of meat processing and a bakery at the basement level, a ground-floor restaurant, and office space above the ground floor. We were able to determine that with moderate reinforcement, the existing structure could support a vertical addition of an office level at the existing roof level, gaining valuable leasable area for the Owner. Additional design challenges include structural support of new roof-top mechanical equipment and new façade materials.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Building Size: 6 story, 28,400 sf
Architect: 5G Studio Collaborative
Services Provided: Structural evaluation of existing building, Structural engineering

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 11:55
by tamtagon
A Butcher?!?!?! A community is growing downtown.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 12:38
by Tivo_Kenevil
Now we just need a Whataburger , Target and a TJ Maxx and I will never have to leave the CBD.

Also thats a real gaudy butcher shop.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 14:16
by eburress
ArtVandelay wrote:1217 main_night rendering.jpg

1217 MAIN ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
Description. This soon-to-be jewel in downtown Dallas includes renovations and additions to an existing 4-story + basement building. The new program for the building consists of meat processing and a bakery at the basement level, a ground-floor restaurant, and office space above the ground floor. We were able to determine that with moderate reinforcement, the existing structure could support a vertical addition of an office level at the existing roof level, gaining valuable leasable area for the Owner. Additional design challenges include structural support of new roof-top mechanical equipment and new façade materials.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Building Size: 6 story, 28,400 sf
Architect: 5G Studio Collaborative
Services Provided: Structural evaluation of existing building, Structural engineering


Man, what an improvement for the appearance of that building and its new uses are exciting!

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 17:14
by cowboyeagle05
That rendering certainly doesn't sell me but Tim Headington usually doesn't skimp on finishes so I am anxious to see what the final product actually looks like.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 09 Mar 2017 17:24
by Tivo_Kenevil
cowboyeagle05 wrote:That rendering certainly doesn't sell me but Tim Headington usually doesn't skimp on finishes so I am anxious to see what the final product actually looks like.

I saw one block of checkerd blue and white tone tiles on the exterior today. Not sure if that blue translucent rendering is the real Tex Mex enchilada.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 09 Apr 2017 22:29
by willyk
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:
cowboyeagle05 wrote:That rendering certainly doesn't sell me but Tim Headington usually doesn't skimp on finishes so I am anxious to see what the final product actually looks like.

I saw one block of checkerd blue and white tone tiles on the exterior today. Not sure if that blue translucent rendering is the real Tex Mex enchilada.


Saw the tiles on the N side of the building.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 30 Apr 2017 13:04
by dukemeredith
I stopped by on my walk this morning and took a couple pictures. The blue tile is... interesting.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 30 Apr 2017 22:41
by Tnexster
Makes me long for the days the Sheraton was blue.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 01 May 2017 00:25
by Hannibal Lecter
^ I miss that.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 01 May 2017 10:35
by exelone31
Whoa, that blue tile looks pretty awesome. Is that going to cover the entire building?

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 14 May 2017 18:50
by CTroyMathis

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 14 May 2017 22:45
by Tivo_Kenevil
Still don't know about that color. The translucent blue will look eye catching at night

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 15 May 2017 10:54
by eburress
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Still don't know about that color. The translucent blue will look eye catching at night


That's not the finished state, is it? I thought they were going to tile over that blue stuff.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 15 May 2017 11:00
by cowboyeagle05
According to the rendering above it looks like there will LED lights surrounding the window bump outs that will light up the blue surface. I believe the tile is being used selectively in cutouts on the building not to cover the entire thing but I could be wrong.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 15 May 2017 11:09
by Tivo_Kenevil
eburress wrote:
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Still don't know about that color. The translucent blue will look eye catching at night


That's not the finished state, is it? I thought they were going to tile over that blue stuff.


It appears so. It fits the rendering posted above.

However, some color is desperately need in that corner too much tan concrete.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 17 May 2017 14:07
by Jay9398
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:
eburress wrote:
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Still don't know about that color. The translucent blue will look eye catching at night


That's not the finished state, is it? I thought they were going to tile over that blue stuff.


It appears so. It fits the rendering posted above.

However, some color is desperately need in that corner too much tan concrete.


The picture below is from yesterday afternoon. If you look at the side facing Field Street, they have started to install the metal lattice work that supports the tile installed on the rest of the building. It looks to me like they are planning to tile every part of the building that isn't glass.

Synn.JPG

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 17 May 2017 15:04
by eburress
Jay9398 wrote:
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:
eburress wrote:
That's not the finished state, is it? I thought they were going to tile over that blue stuff.


It appears so. It fits the rendering posted above.

However, some color is desperately need in that corner too much tan concrete.


The picture below is from yesterday afternoon. If you look at the side facing Field Street, they have started to install the metal lattice work that supports the tile installed on the rest of the building. It looks to me like they are planning to tile every part of the building that isn't glass.

Synn.JPG


OK, that's what I thought. I was pretty sure that blue drywall stuff wasn't the final exterior.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 17 May 2017 22:22
by Tnexster
I like the tile work on the back side, if that is what they have planned this will really pop.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 21 May 2017 13:09
by CTroyMathis

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 04 Jun 2017 17:28
by kingpin
6/4/17

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ImageUntitled by Around My City, on Flickr
ImageUntitled by Around My City, on Flickr

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 17 Jun 2017 23:58
by willyk
Saw more of the tile. Gonna be a looker.

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

Posted: 28 Aug 2017 11:43
by Thymant
From Last Week:

ImageDallas Construction August 2017 by Thymant, on Flickr