Dimensional "Maple Terrace" monument sign at the entry plaza of an Uptown Dallas residential building - environmental graphic design by RSM Design

Dallas, Texas

Maple Terrace

Reimagining Historic Roots in Uptown Dallas

Project type

Wayfinding Signage Design

Project sector

Workplace Design Residential Community Signage
Historic black-and-white photograph of the original Maple Terrace apartment building in Uptown Dallas, showing its twin towers and Mediterranean Revival architecture

Project info

Client Hines

Architect 5G Studio Collaborative

Architect GFF

Other McNair Interests

Other Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc.

1925 landmark reborn for today’s workplace

Built in 1925, Maple Terrace is one of Dallas’s most treasured architectural landmarks. Designed by British architect Sir Alfred Bossom, the historic apartment building was among the city’s first luxury residences, home to generations of Dallas social and cultural figures. Nearly a century later, it is being reimagined for the 21st century as a dynamic mixed use destination with offices, restaurants, retail, and new residential spaces.

RSM Design was honored to contribute to this transformation, crafting a wayfinding and signage program that bridges the site’s storied past with its renewed identity. With deep respect for the building’s historic character, the team preserved its architectural elegance while introducing a contemporary layer of clarity, accessibility, and place identity. Thoughtful materials, typography, and detailing complement the timeless architecture while positioning Maple Terrace as a forward looking hub for modern urban life.

Close-up of dimensional letters reading "Maple Terrace, Uptown Dallas, 3001" on a stucco monument sign - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Detail of dimensional metal letterforms on the Maple Terrace monument sign at the property entrance - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Wood directional sign with custom Art Deco typography guiding to the Penthouse, Conservatory, and Restrooms at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Custom Art Deco numeral "2" on a wood-paneled wall at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Bronze dimensional lettering reading "Creative Studio" beside an arched wood doorway at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
"The Lounge" wall sign with custom icon on a wood-paneled wall at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Brass "MT" monogram inlaid in the stone lobby floor at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Dimensional directional sign reading "601 - 627" with custom Art Deco numerals at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Dimensional "Conference" sign beneath a sconce light fixture on a wood-paneled wall at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Framed directional sign reading "Restrooms" with an arrow on an archway wall at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Pet Park pylon sign with dog icon and posted rules at the fenced dog run at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
"Maple Terrace Residences" sign on the building facade beside the entrance and planter - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Dimensional bicycle icon above a "Bike Room" sign at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design
Parking garage column marked "B1 Row, B" at Maple Terrace - environmental graphic design by RSM Design

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