CASE STUDY

MODERA KATY TRAIL

DALLAS, TEXAS

Project DETAILS

Location: Dallas, Texas

Client: BKV Group / Modera by Mill Creek Residences

Segment: Multifamily

Services:

  • Project Discovery

  • Art Narrative Development

  • Art Direction

  • Collection Building

  • Production and Procurement Management

  • Project Management

AT A GLANCE

14-STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Locally focused art narrative

125 Unique Art Pieces across lobby space and common areas

Creating a strong sense of place and belonging through community storytelling

THE ART NARRATIVE

An Eclectic History

Gallery hangs with mixed ornate framing and elevated articles like archival drawings, player piano scrolls, ornate mirrors and quirky animal portraits are seamlessly blended to visually compose a first-class union between the old and the new. Pressed foliage are modern touches that remark on the natural environment.

Together, the composition of artworks draws inspiration from the unrivaled locality while establishing an appreciation of the historic and the contemporary.

BUILDING A STRONG SENSE OF PLACE THROUGH COMMUNITY STORYTELLING

An important landmark within the surrounding community of Modera Katy Trail is Steinway Hall, a 10,000 square foot space that has been family owned and operated for over 30 years. Pianos became an important aspect of the storytelling within our art narrative, and representation of the instrument’s legacy was brought into various areas throughout the property to celebrate this unique community feature. As an example, we took this opportunity to bring in historical found objects by showcasing a vintage piano scroll that accents the west corner of the lobby lounge, which now rests just behind one of Steinway’s classic baby grand pianos.

Images courtesy of BKV Group

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