Founded in 1988 by Swiss-born Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, Harwood International is a Dallas, Texas based niche real estate developer/ investor able to deliver strong focus on value added returns to its worldwide ventures. Leveraging its full service organization of 100+ professionals with offices in London, Zurich, Beverly Hills, and Geneva, Harwood International successfully develops/manages assets on behalf of a diverse group of financial partners.
Harwood International’s operating philosophy for its properties is founded upon solid capital structure, elegant modern design, energy conservation, cutting edge communications and networks, beautiful greenspaces, and long-term ownership and management.
There are award winning Harwood International projects all over the world:
Harwood International Center is Harwood’s award winning campus encompassing more than 17 city blocks and located in the heart of Dallas’ Uptown. Every aspect of this unique office community has been masterfully planned to deliver state-of-the-art operating efficiencies and strategic business advantages in a sophisticated corporate environment, setting a new benchmark for premier, Class A office space. Four phases of the project – including the Rolex, Centex, and Jones Day headquarters – have been completed to date with plans for the next phases in progress. The Centex Building within the complex was even recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as the most energy efficient in the nation.
Cleveland House on St. James’s Square in London’s prestigious West End is just a short walking distance from Buckingham Palace. This 100 million ₤ project encompassing seven floors of premier office space, features a striking multi-story water feature designed by noted British sculptor William Pye and has set the pace for some of the most valued lease space in London and reportedly in the world.
Rennweg 28 is a Class A property located in the Zurich “Golden Triangle”, just a few steps from Bahnhofstrasse, one of the world’s most prestigious business addresses. The building offers prime office and retail space and a rooftop garden with breathtaking views of the historic part of downtown Zurich.
The Rolex Building in Beverly Hills, is located at 9420 Wilshire Boulevard, just a few steps away from the world’s most exclusive boutiques and luxury hotels on Rodeo Drive. This Los Angeles landmark was completely redesigned by DMJM Architects in 1998 and so well received that it earned first place awards for outstanding renovation from the Los Angeles Business Council and the City of Beverly Hills.
Lititz Watch Technicum, designed by Michael Graves, is located in Lititz, Pennsylvania at the heart of the region’s historic Amish country. Harwood International constructed this 40,000 square foot facility to accommodate the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle and the practical needs of a premier luxury watch making and teaching facility.
Capital Partner
Having access to worldwide financial resources, Harwood International attracts private financing from prominent international investors and leading institutions and prides itself with the distinct competitive advantage of partnering with leading companies around the world to invest in attractive situations due to its history of generating attractive, proprietary deal flow for its investors.
This strong financial foundation values the returns that long-term ownership and management give to an investment portfolio, while the ability to weather volatile economic conditions that may adversely affect real estate development puts Harwood in a unique position to take advantage of buying opportunities.
Harwood’s analysis of any investment opportunity is underpinned by rigorous and analytical focus on value. The firm scrutinizes such factors as industry structure and prospects, company positioning, valuation, and structural downside protection. Harwood believes that this disciplined, value oriented approach will always serve investors well in the pursuit of investment opportunities.
Property Service Company
Harwood International provides an array of service offerings customized to meet a client’s specific needs including commercial real estate development, property management, and leasing. Additionally, Harwood International offers acquisition, US and International property asset management and capital placement services. Harwood offers the complete solution to project needs in the European tradition of value combined with personal service to deliver superior products, on time and on budget.
To our Tenants
Harwood International’s philosophy is based on long-term view. Its tenants enjoy the benefit of quality construction and attentive property management, as well as state-of-the-art operations which result in some of the world’s most energy efficient buildings. Harwood International consistently works with world-class architects who share the company’s vision and values resulting in premier corporate environments.
“We must continually strive to
think of the long-range results
of our projects, I believe that
the real estate industry should
develop properties that give
something back to the
community from both an architectural
and
environmental aspect.”
Gabriel Barbier- Mueller