M2G Ventures announces the official completion of Inwood Design District (IDD) and Ace on Inwood (Ace) in Dallas.
Representing the firm’s largest investment project to date, the 14-building campus has undergone an intentional revitalization to breathe new vitality into the site. The major project completion is marked by the finalization of The Art Docks, a collaborative mural project that serves as the final milestone of the district’s visual identity.
The reimagined 740,000 SF development serves as a flagship for M2G’s modern commerce philosophy, blending industrial, showroom, and retail uses into a single environment designed to support both logistics and customer-facing experience. Today, the campus comprises approximately 630,000 square feet of industrial space and 109,000 square feet of retail, reflecting the scale and intentional mix of uses across the campus. By honoring the unique attributes of the original structures while introducing thoughtful design interventions, the project reflects both the function and evolving identity of the surrounding Dallas Design District.
“Our goal for this project was to redefine the concept of modern commerce and prove that industrial spaces can be as identity-driven as high-end retail,” said Jessica Miller Essl, Co-founder of M2G Ventures. “By applying design and placemaking to logistics and distribution environments, we’ve created a district where these uses work together in a way that supports both tenant performance and long-term value.”
The Art Docks, completed on April 29, mark the final milestone in more than a year of intentional investment and revitalization across the district. Designed as an identity anchor within an active commercial environment, the installation begins along the Inwood Road corridor, where highly visible murals by renowned 3D artists Jan Riggins and Naomi Haverland welcome visitors into the district, and continues into the heart of the development, where 18 regional and global artists have transformed 11,500 square feet of industrial walls along Conveyor Lane and Security Drive. More than a visual addition, The Art Docks are intended to shape how the project is experienced, creating a shared space for employees, tenants, and visitors through integrated seating, landscaping, and lighting designed for daily use and accessibility. The Art Docks represent a considerable investment, reinforcing M2G’s approach to integrating art as a core component of tenant experience and project identity.
The transformation began in early 2025 following the acquisition of the former Inwood Design Center. M2G Ventures executed a strategy focused on identity, tenant experience, and functionality, avoiding a standardized, copy-paste development model common in fast-growth markets. The project preserved the existing framework while introducing new infrastructure and design elements, including a site-wide exterior refresh featuring a black-and-white color palette, updated facades, new fabric awnings, and steel canopies.
Upgrades to the property’s infrastructure support a high-traffic environment, including updated parking layouts to maximize total stalls and comprehensive ADA accessibility improvements. Modernized lighting was implemented across the district, with low-profile LED soffit lighting and wall packs installed at all entries, and specialized landscape lighting added throughout Ace on Inwood to highlight new green elements and planting. These improvements were designed to enhance both tenant experience and functionality
A primary highlight of the project’s completion is the reconstruction of the Ace on Inwood retail end cap site at 1348 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75247. This demisable 5,850-square-foot space features floor-to-ceiling glass front walls and is designed as a premier restaurant opportunity. The prime anchor location includes a 1,600-square-foot patio, specifically designed for high-visibility activation and outdoor use.
“This project has been a true labor of love for our entire team,” continued Miller Essl. “It is a proud moment for M2G Ventures to serve as the steward of the district. While it was an ambitious undertaking, it reflects exactly what we strive for: honoring what was here while creating new opportunities.”
