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| Downtown Dallas Dallas has a modern skyline- beautiful if viewed from the right direction. This view is from the Trinity Levee just off North Beckley Ave south of I-30 (Google Earth coordinates: -96.81965833333334,32.76761944444444,0). Post-sunset is my favorite time to take photos, and this time it didn't disappoint. ©2006 by Jeffrey L. Cooper |
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Fountain Place Known as the Allied Bank Tower when it was built in 1986, this tower had the dubious distinction of becoming the world's largest foreclosure. It's unfortunate, because this is one of the gems of the Dallas skyline, and there was to be a second tower next to it, sitting at a 90° angle. It is 60 stories tall, and looks different from every angle. The architect was I.M. Pei , who also designed our Symphony Center (see other photos on this site), and who is world famous for putting the pyramid in front of the Louvre, in Paris. What is even more remarkable about this building is the focus on the public. On the grounds around the building is a stunning array of fountains, pools, trees, and a general park-like atmosphere. You can see the pictures of the fountain grid (and hence the newer name). They are computer controlled and come on in varying sequences. The image below conveys a unique perspective- I used a fish-eye lens for the shot. And, in the lower left, you see a reflection of me and my friend Dennis in the glass of one of the supporting columns. Clockwise from top right ©2001, 2001, 1997, 1990, 1995, 2001, 2001 by Jeffrey L. Cooper |
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Bank of America Plaza At 72 stories, it's the tallest building in Dallas. Originally named Interfirst, it is lined by 2 miles of argon light, which really stands out at night, as you can see in the pictures below. It was built in 1985. I call this building the "Green Giant." Day shots ©1997, Night shots ©1986 by Jeffrey L. Cooper |
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Renaissance Tower This building was built in 1974 and was the tallest building in Dallas at 56 floors until the Bank of America Plaza was built. It was renovated in the 1980's, and the pyramid in front was added to much applause (I.M. Pei again, perhaps?), along with the towers on top adorned with the small diamond-shapes. Clockwise from left ©2001, 1997, 1996 by Jeffrey L. Cooper |
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Trammel Crow Center Built in 1984, this building beautifully sits next to the Dallas Museum of Art. It's exterior is striking, and it has a great plaza to wander around. At night, the building is caged by four bright beacons located at the base in the sunken corners, pointing straight up into the night sky. On a clear night, you can barely make out the beams in the atmospheric dust, and they appear to converge at some very high altitude. ©2001 by Jeffrey L. Cooper |
