East 9th
at Bishop Arts

Commercial · Case Study

An urban multi-family amenity and leasing lounge in Dallas's historic Bishop Arts District, designed to blend Oak Cliff's artistic energy with boutique, modern luxury.

LOCATION

Dallas, TX
Bishop Arts
Oak Cliff

asset type

Boutique Multifamily
Amenity Lounge

Interior Design
Furnishings
Procurement
Project Oversight
Apartment Finishes
Apartment Lighting

scope

timeline

10 months

Located at 526 E 9th Street in Dallas's vibrant Bishop Arts District, East 9th was developed to capture the creative, independent spirit of Oak Cliff while offering residents a refined, boutique living experience. The developer needed an interior design partner who could translate the neighborhood's artistic heritage into a functional, high-performing resident amenity lounge, leasing office, and co-working sanctuary. The primary challenge was balancing character with commercial durability. Positioned in a highly competitive DFW urban leasing market, the interior needed to feel authentic to Bishop Arts—avoiding sterile, corporate multi-family aesthetics—while adhering to strict CapEx budgets, high-traffic commercial durability standards, and tight delivery timelines.

The Brief

Before view of the resident amenity lounge during construction at East 9th apartments in Dallas, Texas, showing unpainted drywall, bare concrete subfloor, and exposed window framing before interior buildout by Artbuckle & Co.
Finished co-working bar and resident lounge at East 9th in Dallas, TX, featuring forest green walls, white quartz counter, brass and leather stools, and framed art, designed by Artbuckle & Co.

Key Design Decision: Pair clean, modern architectural lines with warm, organic textures, custom wood joinery, and sculptural lighting drops that mirror the eclectic, artistic soul of the Bishop Arts District. Artbuckle & Co. approached East 9th by curating a spatial layout that guides residents seamlessly from active leasing reception into quiet, residential-inspired lounges and co-working nooks. To ground the urban space, the studio specified custom millwork, matte black hardware, layered architectural lighting, and plush, high-durability performance seating. By balancing industrial refinement with domestic warmth, the interior creates an immediate emotional connection for prospective tenants from the moment they step through the doors.

The Approach

In Progress

In-progress installation of a vibrant red Frank Moth floral mural along an apartment hallway at East 9th in Dallas, TX, by Artbuckle & Co.

The work behind it

Custom Frank Moth surrealist floral wall mural installation in a resident corridor at East 9th in Dallas, TX, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Installation of a surrealist botanical wall mural by Frank Moth in a corridor at East 9th in Dallas, TX, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Framing phase and Frank Moth botanical palm wall mural installation at East 9th in Dallas, TX, executed by Artbuckle & Co.
Unfinished resident amenity space during drywall construction at East 9th apartments in Dallas, TX, managed by Artbuckle & Co.
Raw framing and concrete subfloor during the amenity bar buildout at East 9th apartments in Dallas, TX, managed by Artbuckle & Co.
In-progress resident lounge featuring forest green walls, black chandelier, and a Frank Moth mural at East 9th in Dallas, TX, by Artbuckle & Co.
Raw drywall construction phase in the leasing entry corridor at East 9th in Dallas, Texas, during space planning by Artbuckle & Co.

The Reveal

The final result

Lobby credenza bar at East 9th in Dallas, TX, featuring forest green accent walls, white quartz counter, framed floral art, and gold desk lamp, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Resident lounge at East 9th in Dallas, TX, featuring a green sofa, Frank Moth surrealist wall mural, linear black chandelier, and striped rug, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Co-working bar counter at East 9th in Dallas, TX, featuring deep green walls, white quartz top, brass and leather counter stools, and framed art, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Amenity lounge seating nook at East 9th in Dallas, TX, featuring cognac velvet armchairs, mustard drapes, green walls, and a striped rug, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Close-up of a floral vase on a round coffee table in the resident lounge at East 9th in Dallas, Texas, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Outdoor dining and co-working area at East 9th in Dallas, TX, with green chairs, wood table, striped rug, and blue exterior wall paneling, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Detail of a cognac velvet lounge chair, green side table, and patterned pillow at East 9th in Dallas, TX, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Lounge reading corner at East 9th in Dallas, TX, featuring framed Frank Moth art, cognac armchair, side table, mustard drapes, and green walls, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Green ottoman and geometric coffee table styling in the resident lounge at East 9th in Dallas, Texas, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Lounge seating area at East 9th in Dallas, TX, featuring a velvet sofa, brass wall sconce, mirror, potted olive tree, and striped rug, designed by Artbuckle & Co.
Wide view of the resident lounge at East 9th in Dallas, TX, featuring a green sofa, Frank Moth surrealist mural, cognac chairs, and floor lamp, designed by Artbuckle & Co.

Credits

Developer - CAP Multifamily

Custom Wallpaper - Artist - Frank Moth

Photography - Stacy Markow Photography

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