Auberge Resorts Collection Appointed to Manage The Knox, A New Luxury Urban Hotel and Residences at the Most Interesting Address in Dallas

MILL VALLEY, CA (May 9, 2023) – Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, has been selected by MSD Partners, Trammell Crow Company, Highland Park Village Associates, and The Retail Connection to manage The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection and The Knox Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, creating a new urban retreat in the heart of Dallas’ magnetic Knox Street neighborhood. Located along the Katy Trail, one of the city’s most iconic destinations, the boutique hotel and residences will anchor a four-acre luxury lifestyle development that includes curated retail and restaurants, design-forward luxury office and multifamily, and a new park connected to the trail. Set to open in 2026, The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection will offer a one-of-a-kind urban experience with proximity to some of the best shopping and culinary destinations in the country.

Located in Dallas’ most vibrant and exciting neighborhood, The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection is the city’s most interesting and desirable new address, situated in a district that promotes walkability, cultivated greenspace, a highly social atmosphere and is a gateway to Highland Park. The Knox will naturally enhance the neighborhood’s authentic charm and sophistication, offering a unique urban retreat in the Knox Street neighborhood and one of the most coveted destinations in Dallas.

“We are thrilled to expand our portfolio in Dallas’ most dynamic neighborhood – the historic Knox District – which continues to see tremendous growth and energy,” said Dan Friedkin, chairman, Auberge Resorts Collection. “Our partnership with ownership allows us to bring our one-of-a-kind Auberge experience to even more destinations in Texas. The hotel and residences will complement the destination with exciting locally driven food and beverage offerings, vibrant cultural experiences and curated health and wellness experiences.”

The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection will feature 140 hotel rooms and suites, as well as 48 private, world-class luxury residences. An oasis of serenity in Dallas, residents will enjoy exclusive access to a private residential club with amenities including a bar and lounge, sunroom, fitness center and indoor pool, along with preferred access to Auberge hotel amenities, all just steps from everything the city has to offer. Hotel amenities will include a lively second floor restaurant, a series of spacious living rooms and outdoor lounges that will create a drinking and dining destination unlike anything else in Dallas, expansive event spaces, a vibrant outdoor pool bar, fitness center, spa and movement studio.

Innovative while staying true to the area’s historic roots, The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection was designed in connection with the vibrancy and celebrated charm of dynamic Knox Street. Internationally acclaimed Martin Brudnizki Design Studio has been selected to lead the interior design of the hotel, which will set a new standard for luxury in the city when it debuts. His repertoire of hotels, restaurants and private clubs demonstrates a contemporary luxury that graciously highlights the authenticity of the locale. Next generation talent, Dallas-based interior designer Chad Dorsey has been chosen to design the exquisite private residences with his signature relaxed luxury approach to modern living, which will be complemented by the intimate and highly personalized service of Auberge. The Knox Residences will honor the unmistakable lifestyle of Dallas with expansive and thoughtful living spaces, oversized closets, fine details and two dedicated and exclusive amenity levels.

“We are pleased to partner with Auberge Resorts Collection and look forward to their collaboration as we prepare to launch this extraordinary retreat in the heart of the iconic Knox Street neighborhood,” said Coburn Packard, partner & head of real estate at BDT & MSD Partners. “The Knox represents a natural extension of our portfolio of exceptional and market-defining luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, and we are delighted to bring our vision to life in Dallas’ most vibrant urban lifestyle destination.” 

What was once the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railway in the 1880s, the Katy Trail shines today as Dallas’ familiar haven for outdoor leisure and activity, creating a focal point for the hotel’s scenic grounds. Centered around the 3.5-mile-long public park and walking trail featuring beautiful scenery, well-maintained paths and the city energy, the newly developed area will further serve guests and locals as a picturesque respite while integrating new opportunities to experience shopping, art, culinary, and health and wellness offerings.

With distinct dining at its core, Knox Street harnesses a convivial ambiance that draws visitors, locals and residential owners to experience a unique slice of Dallas. Hotel guests and residential owners will delight in sampling innovative food and drink among the many al fresco dining options, as well as strolling the neighborhood’s tree-lined streets, marveling at the mix of historic and modern architecture and discovering fresh retail—all defining The Knox as a standalone destination for seekers of an elevated urban experience.

For more information: www.aubergeresorts.com and www.theknoxresidences.com.

About Auberge Resorts Collection

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 26 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: www.aubergeresorts.com.

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About The Friedkin Group

The Friedkin Group is a privately-held consortium of automotive, hospitality, entertainment, sports, and adventure companies. These organizations include: Gulf States Toyota, GSFSGroup, US AutoLogistics, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Resorts Collection, AS Roma, Imperative Entertainment, 30WEST, NEON, Diamond Creek Golf Club, Congaree and Legendary Expeditions. The Friedkin Group is led by Chairman and CEO Dan Friedkin. For more information, visit www.friedkin.com.

About MSD Partners

MSD Partners (“MSD”) is an affiliate of BDT & MSD Partners, a merchant bank with an investment and advisory platform built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors. Since 2010, the firm’s affiliated funds have deployed more than $50 billion across their investment strategies. It is currently invested in approximately $10 billion of real estate. In addition to The Knox, MSD Partners’ major real estate investments include Four Seasons Maui at Wailea and Four Seasons Hualalai in Hawaii, Four Seasons Vail, Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, The Boca Raton, the Naples Beach Club development (a Four Seasons and Discovery Land Company project), more than 15,000 multifamily units nationwide, and multiple developments in Austin, notably State House and Music Lane on South Congress Avenue and 601 W. 2nd Street along Lady Bird Lake.

About Trammell Crow Company

Trammell Crow Company (“TCC”) is a leading commercial real estate developer and an independently operated subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. Founded in 1948, TCC has developed or acquired nearly 2,900 buildings valued at $75 billion and over 655 million SF. It employs 700 professionals in 27 major cities throughout the United States and Europe. The company serves users of and investors in office, industrial/logistics, healthcare, life sciences, and mixed-use projects, as well as multifamily residential through its operating subsidiary, High Street Residential.

About Highland Park Village Associates

Highland Park Village Associates and its affiliates represent one of Dallas’ most established and reputable retail teams, with vast experience in leading distinct development projects. The group directs all aspects of tenant leasing, property operations, and marketing for the company’s principal property, Highland Park Village. In addition to this iconic luxury fashion and lifestyle destination, affiliates of Highland Park Village Associates and HP Village Realty, LLC own and advise on other retail developments, including The Knox, Phillips Place in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth, Texas, the Scottsdale Design District in Scottsdale, Arizona, and commercial properties in Aspen, Colorado.

About The Retail Connection

The Retail Connection (“TRC”), based in Dallas, Texas, is one of the largest privately owned retail real estate brokerage, advisory, investment, and management firms in the United States. TRC represents more than 300 retail, restaurant, and entertainment chains across the country and over 30 million SF of retail properties in Texas and the surrounding states. The company’s four statewide offices lead TRC’s partners and clients through Texas, the Southwest, and North America’s retail markets, structuring approximately a billion dollars in transactions annually. TRC’s Connected Investments division is one of the most prolific retail developers and investors in Texas.