A Pei-era tower with the confidence of a clean diagram—vertical discipline in a city that loves horizontal sprawl.
Skyscraper in Dallas, Texas.
Featured in I. M. Pei's definitive monograph, I.M. Pei: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
Best experienced as skyline piece: view it from a distance where the massing reads as a single gesture.
From a downtown park/clear street axis, blue hour for crisp silhouette and city lights.
Office building; typically not a public interior destination.
Pei towers are about proportion games—once you see the ratios, you can’t unsee them.
15–30 minutes
Design & Structure
Rational tower planning: module repetition and core efficiency; facade expresses structural discipline.
Glass/metal/stone corporate palette—value is in precision and restraint.
Conventional high-rise systems; the feat is coordination and long-term envelope performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed One Dallas Center?+
One Dallas Center was designed by I. M. Pei and completed in 1979. It is located in Dallas, United States.
Where is One Dallas Center located?+
One Dallas Center is located in Dallas, United States. Its coordinates are 32.7841°, -96.7970°.
When was One Dallas Center built?+
One Dallas Center was completed in 1979. It was designed by I. M. Pei.
Can I visit One Dallas Center?+
One Dallas Center is a real building in Dallas that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.