Renovation innovation, Dallas Belo tower reimagined

​DALLAS – Construction crews have been dismantling the upper floors of the 17-story former Belo Building at Young and Market St.

Now called 400 Record St., the 1980s high-rise is getting a top to bottom redo.

On the upper three floors, contractors have removed the granite and glass exterior.

The profile of the downtown tower is being changed with an outdoor garden and deck on the roof.

A metal grid canopy that matches the one being installed at the base of the tower will extend over the new opening at the top of the building.

On the downtown side of the tower, the upper floors are getting an all-new look.

A final addition to the tower exterior will be installation of LED lighting effects.

Construction on the tower is scheduled to wrap up by early 2017.