Storefront Retail/Office

1320 Hemphill Street stands at the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Hemphill Street in Fort Worth's Near Southside, at the gateway to Magnolia Village. The modern mixed-use building combines street-level retail and restaurant space with office space above, a pairing that suits creative office, medical, retail and restaurant users seeking visibility in a walkable, historic entertainment district.

The architecture gives the corner a strong, contemporary presence while sitting comfortably beside older brick storefronts. Red brick piers frame tall walls of glass on the upper levels, set over a darker masonry base at the street. Warm light along the parapet and around the entries brings out the brick and glass in the evening, and a steel and glass canopy with hanging lanterns marks the main entrance from the sidewalk. Broad steps, brick paving and street lamps connect the building directly to the corner crosswalks at Magnolia and Hemphill.

The ground floor is built for arrival from the street. Storefront bays with large display glass face Hemphill Street and Magnolia Avenue, so a shop or restaurant can open directly to foot traffic and present itself to passing cars. Upper-level offices sit above the street activity, with long runs of windows that bring natural light into the work floors and give tenants a clear presence on the corner. The arrangement keeps public-facing uses at sidewalk level while placing day-to-day office work in space set above.

Parking is integrated with the building rather than left to the surrounding blocks. A covered parking structure forms part of the property, supplemented by surface stalls around the building, so staff and visitors can park on site and walk a short distance to the entries. That close connection between car, storefront and office entry is practical for businesses with steady client flow, including medical and service users.

The setting adds to the appeal. Magnolia Village brings together boutique shops, eateries and entertainment within walking distance, so lunch, errands and after-work plans are close at hand. The property is minutes from Downtown Fort Worth and about a mile from I-30 and I-35W, giving commuters and clients direct highway routes. It is also positioned among major medical centers and health systems in the Near Southside and medical district, which suits healthcare support tenants with frequent trips between offices.