Winspear Opera House
New York has the nation’s tallest skyscraper. Chicago has some fancy buildings. But one city wins when it comes to sheer density of urban design: Dallas. That’s the conclusion of Kriston Capps, who writes about housing, architecture, design, and other factors that shape cities for CityLab.
Six different Pritzker Prize-winning architects have designed signature buildings in the Dallas Arts District, all within an area that’s smaller than a square mile. All of the designers have won other prestigious awards, including Japan’s Praemium Imperiale, the American Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal, and the Royal Institute of British Architects’ Gold Medal. Dallas’ superior six includes one architect who’s been knighted by France, one who’s been knighted by England, and one who’s been named a senator for life in Italy.
Wyly Theatre
Nasher Sculpture Center
Meyerson Symphony Center
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Thanksgiving Square
No other geographic area in the nation this small features as much architecture by architects who have received the top honors in their fields.
For sheer density of great design in a single destination? Head to Dallas.
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