Chase Tower (Dallas)
| Formerly | Chase Tower |
|---|---|
| Company type | Commercial office building |
| Industry | Real estate, office space |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Dallas , United States |
Key people | Hines Interests Limited Partnership (management) |
| Products | Office space rental |
| Owner | Fortis Property Group |
| Website | dallasartstower |
Dallas Arts Tower—previously known as Chase Tower—is a 55-story postmodern skyscraper located at 2200 Ross Avenue within the City Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas. It stands as the fourth tallest skyscraper in Dallas and ranks 13th in height across Texas, excluding antennas and spires, effectively making it the third tallest structure. The building was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and reached completion in 1987. Historically, it accommodated the Dallas Petroleum Club, a business and social venue situated on the 39th and 40th floors.
A notable architectural feature of the tower is its curved glass crown paired with a unique six-story central void near the rooftop, which has earned it the nickname "Keyhole Building."
History
During the time Ion Storm was operational, its corporate headquarters occupied Suite 4500, a penthouse suite on the 54th and highest floor of the tower. Lisa Chadderdon from Fast Company highlighted this penthouse location as "unusual," given that it remained vacant for nearly ten years following the building’s construction by JPMorgan Chase.
In 2007, ownership transferred to Hines REIT, which appointed Hines Interests Limited Partnership to manage property operations.
By 2008, Autonomy etalk had plans to move its workforce from Las Colinas, Irving into the Chase Tower.
As of late 2009, Deloitte operated an office with approximately 950 employees in the building. Earlier that year, Deloitte revealed intentions to consolidate its Downtown Dallas and Irving locations. Despite potential multimillion-dollar savings by relocating to Irving, the City of Dallas proposed an economic incentive to encourage Deloitte to remain downtown. As a result, Deloitte renewed its lease for fifteen years starting in 2011 and committed to maintaining at least 1,111 employees at JPMorgan Chase Tower.
Between 2015 and 2016, significant renovations enhanced common areas such as the main lobby and mezzanine. These upgrades included new lighting fixtures, updated furnishings, a redesigned sundries shop, and a Starbucks kiosk. Additionally, an executive conference center was introduced on the 40th floor along with a video conferencing facility on level 38.
The rotunda located on the north plaza was transformed into a tenant-exclusive fitness center equipped with cardio machines, weight training equipment, group exercise studios, locker rooms featuring showers, and executive lockers with lounge privileges. This fitness center is staffed full-time on weekdays.
Previously open to the public, the Sky Lobby on the 40th floor at the base of the "keyhole" feature has since been closed.
In August 2016, Fortis Property Group acquired ownership of the building.
In 2023, plans were unveiled to rename the property as Dallas Arts Tower alongside renovations that will introduce an art gallery and two new dining establishments.
In popular culture
In the 2012 television revival of Dallas, the tower and its penthouse office served as the fictional headquarters for Barnes Global/Ewing Global during the show's second season. The Dallas Petroleum Club was also depicted under its real name in multiple episodes.
The 1997 TV film Asteroid features a dramatic scene where an asteroid fragment splits the building, destroying its distinctive "keyhole" crown.
Additionally, the Chase Tower was used for establishing shots in the sitcom Cristela.
See also
- List of tallest buildings in Dallas
- Tallest buildings in Texas
- List of tallest buildings in the United States