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OHT starts Ambassador apartments on site of Cedars hotel fire
The site’s historical significance will be blended into its modern design, said Corgan’s Stephen Lohr, who leads the firm’s multifamily studio.
The original Ambassador Hotel, known for its red brick exterior, and after a 1930a renovation, Spanish Revival stucco, sat empty for years and was challenging to redevelop because of its wood construction that didn’t hold up to modern fire safety standards.
“I hope it can be kind of a benchmark for that area of the Cedars and inspire others to continue development and continue residential development in that area,” Lohr said. “I think everyone would agree that Dallas needs more housing, so hopefully this can be a catalyst for that.”
