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World-renowned Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek renovated restaurant and bar.
By Eileen Madigan, Special to DTM
The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, an to blend the Mansion’s
award-winning, five-star hotel and restaurant lo- signature historic char-
cated in the heart of Dallas, unveiled its new look acter and architectural
late last year after undertaking the most signifi- details with contempo-
cant renovations in the restaurant’s history. Built rary design elements. It
in 1925 as the residence of cotton magnate Shep- was important to create
pard King, the 16th century Italian Renaissance- a more approachable
style mansion was converted into a world-class res- and less formal ambi-
taurant in 1980 by Caroline Rose Hunt. Eileen ance than the restau-
Madigan, Director of Design and Construction rant’s previous tradi-
for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts shared details on tional design. In the
the renovation, a collaboration between Rosewood Mansion’s 27-year his-
Hotels & Resorts and BAMO, Inc., a San Fran- tory, this was the most
cisco-based interior design firm, with DTM. significant renovation
In 2007, the design team at BAMO assisted to the restaurant.
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek during With such a celebrat-
a $5-million renovation of the hotel’s storied ed history, the renova-
restaurant and bar. The goal of this renovation tions were considered
The Chef’s Room features chairs by R. Jones upholstered in charcoal cotton vel-
vet, original wood mantel hand-carved by Peter Mansbendel, oak-paneled walls, an
was to update a classic Texas hotel restaurant very carefully. While
elaborate domed plaster ceiling and stained glass windows.
and usher it into the next era. The idea was the restaurant and bar
needed a more modern look, it was not the
and gold leaf accents. Dark Macassar ebony
intent of the design team to completely repo-
wood tables shine brilliantly, creating a reflec-
sition the property. Rather, it was important
tion of the original wood-carved ceiling that
to enhance the original design while broaden-
now glistens with a pearlized finish. In the
ing its appeal to an increasingly sophisticated
veranda, celadon green fabrics flow as elegant
and international clientele in Dallas. In fact,
rattan chairs by Laura Kirar adorn smooth
the original design provided a rule book for
wooden tables. The veranda’s palladium win-
the renovation and guided the team through-
dows look out to the picturesque patio, which
out the process.
now boasts plush furnishings and custom-
The restaurant and bar renovation resulted
made lanterns from San Miguel de Allende
in three distinct venues: the casual and elegant
hanging from the trees.
Mansion Restaurant, the formal Chef’s Room
The elegant and refined Chef’s Room, once
and the stylish Mansion Bar. All three venues
the original Sheppard King Library, showcas-
shared a common thread of a residential feel,
es the Mansion’s history at its best: the histor-
which pays tribute to the Mansion’s history.
ic plaster ceiling, stained glass windows and
The Mansion Restaurant’s new look is
wooden mantel carved by Swiss woodcarver
highlighted by sleek furnishings, contempo-
Peter Mansbendel. The oak-paneled room
rary fixtures and vibrant artwork by Texas art-
features an accent wall of luxurious persim-
ists. In the main dining room, new modern
mon-colored brushed velvet and artwork by
lighting elements and honey-colored walls
local artist David Bates.
contribute to the warm ambiance. At the
The Mansion Bar design pays tribute to the
restaurant’s entrance, two signature grape leaf
bar’s signature theme of an English hunting
columns, original to the King home, have
lodge. Walls are lined in cognac-colored leather
been enhanced with a white antique finish
and the blend of new and traditional artwork
Entrance to Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

1n Design Trade Magazine
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