Frisco: Stonebriar Centre mall

jrd1964 · Postby **jrd1964** » 09 May 2018 19:17

The latest addition to Frisco's major mall will be a Hyatt Regency hotel. It will be 15 stories tall with 295 rooms and 50,000 square feet of meeting space, and connect directly to the mall between Nordstrom and Dillard's. No construction or completion timeline was given.

https://www.visitfrisco.com/listing/hya ... isco/1802/

DAFW · Postby **DAFW** » 09 May 2018 19:32

It looks great! I vaguely remember some early articles about this hotel was that it was supposed to be completed in 2019... Not sure about that now. Maybe 2020?

DAFW · Postby **DAFW** » 09 May 2018 21:33

Oop! Found the press release!
http://www.friscotexas.gov/DocumentCent ... ndbreaking

Some notes: Broke ground today May 9th, 2018 and Is expected to be complete in the first quarter 2020.
It also says that it will have 18 stories (instead of 15) and contain 303 rooms (instead of 295).

Postby **Tnexster** » 09 May 2018 21:40

That hotel will be the best looking piece of that mall. Stonebriar looks awful.

DAFW · Postby **DAFW** » 09 May 2018 23:38

Tnexster wrote:That hotel will be the best looking piece of that mall. Stonebriar looks awful.

I KNOW! Stonebriar is LONG overdue for an exterior and interior makeover... The entire look and feel is so tacky and awful, for being one of the best performing malls in the country Im surprised they havent modernized or updated it by now... a shame.

texasstar · Postby **texasstar** » 10 May 2018 05:36

DAFW wrote:
Tnexster wrote:That hotel will be the best looking piece of that mall. Stonebriar looks awful.

I KNOW! Stonebriar is LONG overdue for an exterior and interior makeover... The entire look and feel is so tacky and awful, for being one of the best performing malls in the country Im surprised they havent modernized or updated it by now... a shame.

So, what is their incentive to make updates when you are one of the best performing malls in the country?

Postby **cowboyeagle05** » 10 May 2018 11:06

It doesn't matter to me I will just go to NorthPark anyway cause its walkways are cleaner and the design is much more classic vs Stonebriar which tends to be just like any other mall with ads on every surface and the corridors are very mall like. I think this Hotel is a great addition though and wish NorthPark was doing the same already.

DAFW · Postby **DAFW** » 10 May 2018 13:02

texasstar wrote:
DAFW wrote:
Tnexster wrote:That hotel will be the best looking piece of that mall. Stonebriar looks awful.

I KNOW! Stonebriar is LONG overdue for an exterior and interior makeover... The entire look and feel is so tacky and awful, for being one of the best performing malls in the country I'm surprised they haven't modernized or updated it by now... a shame.

So, what is their incentive to make updates when you are one of the best performing malls in the country?

That's kind of the problem because they don't feel like they need to make any changes since business is booming. I just wish they would give Stonebriar a more timeless look, as someone who lives by Stonebriar mall, I don't have an incentive to stay there longer than I need to be due to the crowds and because it's not really visually interesting or appealing to walk around and observe. I always find myself spending much more time in Northpark because of how beautiful and serene the atmosphere is...

Postby **Tnexster** » 10 May 2018 20:52

cowboyeagle05 wrote:It doesn't matter to me I will just go to NorthPark anyway cause its walkways are cleaner and the design is much more classic vs Stonebriar which tends to be just like any other mall with ads on every surface and the corridors are very mall like. I think this Hotel is a great addition though and wish NorthPark was doing the same already.

Agreed, I have wondered about a hotel at NP as well. Seems long overdue and would be a nice addition to the center.

exelone31 · Postby **exelone31** » 11 May 2018 08:42

Man, that south-facing facade at Stonebriar looks like it's straight out of Looney Tunes.

Glad to see the hotel is going up. I wonder if the next evolution for malls like this one and Willow Bend (and others that won't just be torn down) is some Frankenstein-ian move of bolting on different amenities and destinations. Obviously Willow Bend has their Victory Plaza-esque thing going in, so that could be the way they try to keep up with the likes of Legacy West.

Postby **Tnexster** » 12 May 2018 14:13

exelone31 wrote:Man, that south-facing facade at Stonebriar looks like it's straight out of Looney Tunes.

That's about the best description I have heard.

DAFW · Postby **DAFW** » 12 May 2018 15:32

exelone31 wrote:Man, that south-facing facade at Stonebriar looks like it's straight out of Looney Tunes.

its going to age so bad :shock:

.....how could they let that happen.

jrd1964 · Postby **jrd1964** » 13 May 2018 01:31

DAFW wrote:
exelone31 wrote:Man, that south-facing facade at Stonebriar looks like it's straight out of Looney Tunes.

its going to age so bad .....how could they let that happen.

It's probably like cars, homes, office buildings ... somebody in an ivory tower somewhere thinks it looks good then, so let's throw it together already, without thinking of how it will look later. Some stuff ages well, others, not so much.

Postby **Tnexster** » 13 May 2018 21:29

I remember when it was built and I saw if for the first time, I thought it was hideous then.

jrd1964 · Postby **jrd1964** » 14 May 2018 03:06

I didn't understand it myself. It was kind of "look at me, look at me, I have more signs than the other malls". With most malls, you see signs for the anchors and the mall itself, and that's it. I guess the addition of the Hyatt will make it stand out in a different way now.

The_Overdog · Postby **The_Overdog** » 14 May 2018 10:22

I think it just looks like a mall, but then again I've never understood what people see in Northpark architecturally. So I may be an outlier.

itsjrd1964 · Postby **itsjrd1964** » 03 May 2019 02:54

According to this hotel-industry magazine article, the Hyatt Regency at the mall is still set to open next year. The construction/skeleton has topped out, and will still be 18 stories tall.

In the article, was this unrelated (but interesting) note: there will be a 3000 square foot branch of Frisco's Public Library at Stonebriar, accessible from both the hotel and the mall.

https://www.hotelmanagement.net/develop ... 20-opening

itsjrd1964 · Postby **itsjrd1964** » 06 Nov 2019 07:37

Amazon opens a 4-star store in Frisco's Stonebriar Centre, one of six in the U.S.

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/ret ... ar-centre/

itsjrd1964 · Postby **itsjrd1964** » 07 Nov 2019 07:01

More from the DBJ:
https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news ... o.amp.html

itsjrd1964 · Postby **itsjrd1964** » 09 May 2020 10:45

The Hyatt Regency at Stonebriar is (partially) set to open June 1.

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... y-to-open/

acclar11 · Postby **acclar11** » 14 Apr 2022 15:45

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/ret ... following/
Lululemon is now opening a new store.

Postby **undefinedprocess** » 17 Apr 2022 12:38

acclar11 wrote:https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2022/04/14/friscos-stonebriar-centre-just-landed-this-athleisure-brand-with-a-cult-like-following/
Lululemon is now opening a new store.

This is somewhat surprising considering the fact their Legacy West store is less than 5 minutes away and is always packed.

Addison · Postby **Addison** » 17 Apr 2022 13:23

undefinedprocess wrote:
acclar11 wrote:https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2022/04/14/friscos-stonebriar-centre-just-landed-this-athleisure-brand-with-a-cult-like-following/
Lululemon is now opening a new store.

This is somewhat surprising considering the fact their Legacy West store is less than 5 minutes away and is always packed.

I think the bolded is the reason why.

Proquest20 · Postby **Proquest20** » 17 Apr 2022 16:25

If they wanted to have two stores in such a close radius of each other, they should have kept the Shops at Legacy store open instead of relocating.

acclar11 · Postby **acclar11** » 27 Jun 2022 10:21

https://www.omniplan.com/work/projects/ ... entre.html
Stumbled across this online. Curious to see if or when these renovations take place.

Addison · Postby **Addison** » 27 Jun 2022 11:18

Proquest20 wrote:If they wanted to have two stores in such a close radius of each other, they should have kept the Shops at Legacy store open instead of relocating.

They probably figure they'll get better foot traffic in Stonebriar.

Proquest20 · Postby **Proquest20** » 27 Jun 2022 15:41

acclar11 wrote:https://www.omniplan.com/work/projects/stonebriar-centre.html
Stumbled across this online. Curious to see if or when these renovations take place.

They need to. Stonebriar literally feels like walking into a giant Walmart.

Postby **undefinedprocess** » 28 Jun 2022 22:38

acclar11 wrote:https://www.omniplan.com/work/projects/stonebriar-centre.html
Stumbled across this online. Curious to see if or when these renovations take place.

Proquest20 wrote:
acclar11 wrote:https://www.omniplan.com/work/projects/stonebriar-centre.html
Stumbled across this online. Curious to see if or when these renovations take place.

They need to. Stonebriar literally feels like walking into a giant Walmart.

These came out a couple of years ago, maybe even 3 now... I think one tiny part of the mall has had some work done (that appears to be part of this plan, at least based on me tying the renovations to these plans based on the materials/style used)... Maybe a test..?

Anyways, could be wrong, but I feel like they're gonna sit on the reno plans for a hot minute, especially since a recession will lessen spending and affect business. However, it is Frisco, so...

I could also see them waiting and using this as a "trick up their sleeve" depending on how successful retail in the 1.42M new developments in/around Fields (PGA HQ). The Lesso mall is no longer happening, but I could see somebody coming in, grabbing some land up there, and pitching a "mixed-use" mall similar to those plans. Definitely think it'd be on the higher end though considering Frisco/Prosper border.

Postby **Tnexster** » 29 Jun 2022 12:43

So the hotel in the rending is already built?

Postby **cowboyeagle05** » 29 Jun 2022 23:20

Tnexster wrote:So the hotel in the rending is already built?

Yes, Google Maps shows groundwork but Streetview has more recently updated pics...

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Postby **undefinedprocess** » 30 Jun 2022 20:35

Tnexster wrote:So the hotel in the rending is already built?

Yep, and opened its doors in June 2020. Think they had some sort of grand opening in 2021, but been open for over 2 years now.

acclar11 · Postby **acclar11** » 05 Jul 2022 18:24

https://locations.michaelkors.com/us/tx ... lsrc=aw.ds
Michael Kors has closed. Also, still no new word on the Lululemon slated to open.

Proquest20 · Postby **Proquest20** » 05 Jul 2022 23:36

I'm so glad Michael Kors is gone. I hope Coach is next.
Anyone think they may build a new store at Legacy West soon?

Postby **undefinedprocess** » 08 Jul 2022 04:30

Proquest20 wrote:Anyone think they may build a new store at Legacy West soon?

Who, MIchael Kors? I don't know that there's space for them in Legacy West to be honest... I don't know which retail spaces are open, if any...

acclar11 · Postby **acclar11** » 08 Jul 2022 10:00

undefinedprocess wrote:
Proquest20 wrote:Anyone think they may build a new store at Legacy West soon?

Who, MIchael Kors? I don't know that there's space for them in Legacy West to be honest... I don't know which retail spaces are open, if any...

There are 4 vacant spots next to Tory Burch- Also Victoria's Secret has closed

Postby **undefinedprocess** » 12 Jul 2022 09:32

acclar11 wrote:
undefinedprocess wrote:
Proquest20 wrote:Anyone think they may build a new store at Legacy West soon?

Who, MIchael Kors? I don't know that there's space for them in Legacy West to be honest... I don't know which retail spaces are open, if any...

There are 4 vacant spots next to Tory Burch- Also Victoria's Secret has closed

Oh wow, I had no idea Victoria's Secret closed its Legacy West location... When did that happen? And maybe I'm just dumb, but that's incredibly surprising.

acclar11 · Postby **acclar11** » 12 Jul 2022 18:34

undefinedprocess wrote:
acclar11 wrote:
undefinedprocess wrote:Who, MIchael Kors? I don't know that there's space for them in Legacy West to be honest... I don't know which retail spaces are open, if any...

There are 4 vacant spots next to Tory Burch- Also Victoria's Secret has closed

Oh wow, I had no idea Victoria's Secret closed its Legacy West location... When did that happen? And maybe I'm just dumb, but that's incredibly surprising.

A few months ago I think

Proquest20 · Postby **Proquest20** » 16 Aug 2022 10:59

Their Willow Bend store closed around the same time, too. I wonder if they’re generally consolidating stores or if something else is going on.

acclar11 · Postby **acclar11** » 17 Aug 2022 11:07

Did a bit of research on Stonebriar store sizes, and it appears that Anthropologie took over part of the former Abercrombie & Fitch space. According to their TDLR permit, the store's size is 10,114 Sq. Feet, so about 6,000 square feet of store space is in the Nordstrom wing, and the additional 4,000 is from the old Abercrombie. This means the 4,500 sq. feet needed for the new Lululemon will probably be from the remainder of the A&F space. They also have wallboarded the old Michael Kors which might mean a new tenant coming soon, as Stonebriar rarely covers up vacant spots unless their under construction.