Dallas on the Market: A Slick Condo in Turtle Creek’s Iconic Gold Crest Building

An Architect's Mid-Century Dream

By Caitlin Clark // Jun 21, 2024

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The iconic Gold Crest in Dallas was designed by modernist architect George Dahl, who also called the Turtle Creek condo building home.

The 1964 condo was completely reimagined by Dallas architects FAR + DANG and Knox Built Construction.

The home was stripped down to its modernist essence, revealing polished concrete floors and ceiling beams.

Another view of the open concept living area.

Another view of the open concept living area, which opens up to a private 600-square-foot terrace.

A modern fireplace.

The update kitchen features European-style cabinetry and high end Thermador appliances.

One of two large bedrooms with walk-in closets.

Bedrooms also open up to the private terrace along Turtle Creek.

One of two full bathrooms.

One of two generous walk-in closets.

A second bedroom that opens up to the expansive private terrace.

The second full bathroom.

The private, walled-in terrace extends for 600 square feet.

The lobby of the iconic mid-century modern Gold Crest building along Turtle Creek Boulevard in Dallas.

This isn’t the first time the Gold Crest has been the object of our real estate affection, and it won’t be the last. The notable building on Turtle Creek Boulevard was designed in 1964 by modernist architect George Dahl, whose iconic contributions to Dallas include the Art Deco structures in Fair Park and the Neiman Marcus flagship on Main Street. The Gold Crest, a white, linear marvel along winding Turtle Creek, was a magnet for art collectors and creatives (including Dahl himself), as well as socialites like Betty Blake, whom PaperCity’s Rebecca Sherman once had a memorable visit with in her chic corner unit.

The longtime Dallas home editor also wrote about the Gold Crest home of artist Pam Nelson, who like the last owners of the building’s latest condo for sale, paired with an architect (the great Bentley Tibbs) to reimagine the space. Both condos were stripped down to their essence exposing slick concrete floors and ceiling beams — a modernist aesthetic Dahl would surely value.

gold crest condo building turtle creek dallas 0 — The 1964 condo was completely reimagined by Dallas architects FAR + DANG and Knox Built Construction.

In the case of the new Gold Crest listing, unit T1 at 3601 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Knox Built Construction and award-winning Dallas architects FAR+DANG (regular fixtures on the AIA and White Rock Home Tour circuits) reimagined the 1,678-square-foot space with designer lighting, European-style custom cabinetry, and Thermador appliances. Off of the open-concept living area are two large bedrooms with generous walk-in closets, crafting three distinct spaces designed for either socializing or to be a soothing retreat. All three spaces, however, open up to a striking, 600-square-foot private terrace. As with all Gold Crest condos, T1 includes access to the building’s 24/7 concierge, fitness center, and pool.

gold crest condo building turtle creek dallas 16 — The private, walled-in terrace extends for 600 square feet.

The Gold Crest condo is listed for $1.2 million with Steve Killingback of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. An open house will be held on Saturday, June 22, from 1 pm to 3 pm.