Surya, in Dallas the Nasher sculptural centre has been in a dispute over intense hot sports caused by the newly constructed Museum tower with its highly reflective skin. To resolve this issue a team led by REX and Front was commissioned by the Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund. They had the challenge of designing a solution to resolve this two yearlong dispute.
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The team proposed a 400-foot sun responsive structure named Surya. This aimed in shielding Nasher from the constant glare that the Museum emits, while at the same instance acting as a landmark for the art District. The structure blocks the glare received by the sculptural centre, but not by being a large mass in the way. It uses a tracking mechanism that opens and closes like an umbrella when needed, to prevent glare transmitting to the centre. This makes for a great solution, as the Museum’s view that’s restricted by Surya will only be so for the duration at which the glare is in that position.
Project info:
Architects: REX/Front
Country: United States, Dallas
Year: 2013
Photographs: Luxigon, REX
Key Personnel: Adrian Betanzos (F), Adam Chizmar (R), Danny Duong (R), Richard Green (F), Ramon van der Heijden (F), Anthony Kantzas (F), Joshua Prince-Ramus (R), Marc Simmons (F), Yalin Uluaydin (F)
Consultant: Magnusson Klemencic
Client: Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund
Surface Area: 5,360 m² (57,600 sf)
Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.