Harwood International

We’re thrilled to announce that the Harwood District will be hosting a series of screenings and exclusive events in collaboration with DIFF | Dallas International Film Festival as it moves to Victory Park. DIFF is expanding its screenings and has been named an Oscar-Qualifying Festival for the first time by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Join us as we celebrate film, innovation, and community with a special lineup of events throughout the festival. Read the full story below.

Harwood District is home to The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection, the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to samurai armor and art. The museum’s collection is among the largest in the world and will be featured in SAMURAI: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller at Philbrook Museum of Art March 12 - August 3, 2025. The exhibition spans nearly nine centuries, showcasing over 80 objects of samurai armor, helmets, weaponry, and horse armor. Discover how the samurai blended combat with artistry, calligraphy, and poetry, creating one of the most fascinating cultural legacies in history. Learn more about this exceptional exhibition at the link below.

We are honored that Harwood No. 14 has been recognized as one of Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana's 2024 Best Projects, receiving the Award of Merit, Office/Retail/Mixed-Use. At 27 stories, the building is the tallest in the Harwood District, located just north of the Dallas city center. From afar, the building’s finned curtain wall facade adds a unique texture to the city’s rapidly densifying skyline. Corgan provided the design expertise and collaboration necessary to bring the high design vision into reality. Thank you to Harwood International and all of our partners on the project! Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2PnSqEU

Chef James Ash of Harwood Hospitality and Jessica Reid of Harwood International reveal what’s happening this holiday season in the Harwood District! Get the inside scoop by watching the WFAA video below!

Another well-deserved congratulations to Alexis Barbier-Mueller and Oliver Barbier-Mueller, Presidents of Harwood International, for being included in D Magazine's Dallas 500. "Editors make selections after months of research and hundreds of personal interviews. Along with providing business advice and industry insights, this national award-winning book gives readers a glimpse at the human side of DFW's most powerful leaders." Read more about their journey and their impact on the industry below.

We’re thrilled to congratulate Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, founder and CEO of Harwood International, on his well-deserved recognition as one of the D Magazine Dallas 500, marking him as one of the most powerful business leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “After leaving his home in Switzerland in 1979, Gabriel Barbier-Mueller found his calling as a developer. His 19-block Harwood District has brought a European sensibility to Uptown, with a focus on streetscape, green space, and walkability. An impressive nine new restaurants opened in the district under Harwood Hospitality Group in 2023 and 2024.” Learn more about Gabriel's impact and the continued growth of Harwood District below.

Harwood No. 14 has earned an Award of Merit in Engineering News-Record. "Featuring a striking facade that utilizes tailored fins that are angled in different directions as well as strategically placed lighting, this 27-story tower is Harwood International’s tallest to date." Learn more about the newest addition to the Harwood District below.

As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support we've received from all of you—our guests, partners, and community. Your trust and loyalty have made 2024 an unforgettable journey for us, and we couldn’t be more thankful for every moment we shared. We are excited to announce that Hôtel Swexan has been nominated for Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2025, and we would be truly honored to have your vote! If you’ve enjoyed your stay with us, experienced our service, or felt at home in our spaces, we’d love to hear from you. Voting only takes a moment, and your support would mean the world to our entire team. Vote Now: https://tlwbavote.com/ We look forward to welcoming you back and continuing to create unforgettable experiences together in 2025! #HotelSwexan #TravelAndLeisure #WBA2025 #Gratitude #ThankYou #VoteForUs #TravelExcellence

"Real estate firm Harwood International plans a 23-story office tower in the Harwood District near downtown Dallas." Learn more about Harwood's exciting new development, as featured in Dallas Business Journal.

Our team had the pleasure of joining an insightful discussion at The Real Estate Council (TREC) Young Guns Forum last week, where Oliver Barbier-Mueller, President of Harwood International took the stage with Evan Beattie of GFF, Aaron Bidne from Granite Properties, and Jamee Jolly, CAE, IOM of The Real Estate Council. Together, they dove into the future of Uptown, sharing fresh perspectives on growth, sustainability, and the path forward for this vibrant area. Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with industry visionaries as we shape what’s next for our community.