Fox’s KDFW in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, has commenced construction on its new state-of-the-art building. The station, which publicly announced its relocation plans to the Irving, Texas suburb in August 2024, officially broke ground on its new broadcast facility on January 14, 2025. Situated in the Las Colinas neighborhood, the building is projected to be under construction for approximately two years. To keep viewers informed, the station has established a “Fox 4ward” camera providing a live feed of the construction progress.
The new building is anticipated to span 60,000 square feet across two stories and will incorporate a secure inner courtyard designed to promote employee well-being. This courtyard will also serve as a versatile outdoor broadcasting space. The entire building is designed to be “camera ready,” a testament to the architectural vision of Corgan, the firm responsible for its design.
A key aspect of the design prioritizes separate entrances for employees and the public, utilizing landscaping to ensure both physical and visual separation. Furthermore, the new station incorporates a pre-planned tour route for visitors.
The focal point of the design is a newsroom boasting a double-height ceiling with an overlooking balcony. Designers believe this layout fosters a stronger connection between different departments and the station’s core local content production.
Corgan has strategically integrated large communal spaces to encourage collaboration and community engagement. This includes a striking stairway connecting both floors, which seamlessly integrates with informal seating areas, as depicted in the firm’s renderings. The final design elements may be subject to adjustments during the construction phase.
The facility will leverage fiber lines for signal transmission, minimizing the need for a large broadcast antenna tower. Only a minimal number of satellite dishes will be installed. While official details regarding the main news studio’s contents remain unannounced, a new set is highly probable, considering that the current set, installed approximately 17 years ago, is among the longest-used in a major market despite some past updates.
This is not Corgan’s first broadcast project in the Dallas area; their portfolio includes the KXAS broadcast facility and work for KERA, a public broadcaster in Northern Texas, in addition to other diverse commercial projects nationwide. Renderings were provided courtesy of Corgan.