Harwood International

What Harwood International does

Harwood International is a family-owned commercial real estate developer and operator founded in 1988 by Gabriel Barbier-Mueller and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company develops, owns, and operates a 19-city block master-planned district in Uptown Dallas spanning 30+ acres, comprising 3+ million square feet of completed Class AA office, luxury residential, and mixed-use real estate, with an additional 8+ million square feet of identified development opportunity. Operations are organized into two integrated verticals: a Real Estate vertical covering Capital Markets, Investment Management, Development, and Asset Management, and a Hospitality vertical operated through the wholly-owned Harwood Hospitality Group, which runs 20+ restaurant and bar concepts, catering, and the 134-room flagship Hôtel Swexan boutique hotel. The firm also maintains European offices in London and Geneva.

The business model combines recurring rental income from trophy office leasing (commanding the highest rates in the Dallas market with 90%+ historical occupancy) with luxury for-sale residential (Bleu Ciel and Azure condominiums starting at $1M) and subscription-style hospitality revenue from the hotel and restaurant portfolio. Vertically integrated in-house capabilities include HDF (design and architecture) and HCMS (construction management), enabling control of quality and cost across the development pipeline. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales via a dedicated in-house leasing team, supplemented by capital markets advisory from Newmark and tenant representation by firms such as Savills; major customers include Jones Day, Boston Consulting Group, Haynes and Boone, Rolex, and Corgan. The company has no public listing, no disclosed institutional investors, and no parent entity; ownership is concentrated in the Barbier-Mueller family, with Alexis and Oliver Barbier-Mueller serving as Co-Presidents.

The firm has received ENR's Best Office Project in the World (Rolex Building, 2019), MICHELIN One Key for Hôtel Swexan (2024), and inclusions on Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler best-of lists. The company is currently navigating significant financial distress, including multiple foreclosures in 2025-2026, the sale of 892,000 SF of office buildings to TPG, the loss of anchor tenant Jones Day from Harwood No. 15, and an active recapitalization effort led by Newmark to bring in new equity and debt partners for the next phase of district development.

Name

Harwood International

Legal name

Harwood International

Website

https://harwoodinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Harwood International is a family-owned Dallas-based commercial real estate developer that owns, develops, and operates a 19-city block master-planned district in Uptown Dallas comprising 3+ million square feet of Class AA office, luxury residential, a 134-room boutique hotel, and 20+ restaurants and bars, serving enterprise tenants, high-net-worth residents, and luxury travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mixed-Use Commercial Real Estate and Hospitality Development

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate development
• Class AA office leasing
• Luxury residential condominiums
• Mixed-use district development
• Hospitality management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Office Leasing and Property Management: Class AA office leasing and asset management services across the Harwood District portfolio
2. Residential Condominium Sales: Luxury residential unit sales at Bleu Ciel with prices starting at $1,000,000
3. Hotel Operations: 134-room boutique hotel operations at Hôtel Swexan with multiple dining concepts
4. Restaurant and Hospitality Venues: 20 bar and restaurant destinations across the Harwood District operated by Harwood Hospitality Group

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Harwood International is a vertically integrated, family-owned real estate developer and hospitality operator. It develops, owns, leases, and manages Class AA office towers, luxury residential condominium properties, and mixed-use developments within its 19-city block Harwood District in Uptown Dallas. Through Harwood Hospitality Group, it also operates a 134-room luxury boutique hotel (Hôtel Swexan) and 20+ restaurant and bar concepts, combining real estate development with on-site hospitality experiences for corporate tenants, residents, and guests.

Product overview

Harwood International is a family-owned global real estate pioneer operating two integrated verticals: Real Estate and Hospitality. The Real Estate vertical encompasses Capital Markets, Investment Management, Development, and Asset Management, managing a portfolio of Class AA office towers (Harwood No. 1, No. 2, No. 10, No. 14, No. 15, The Luminary, Rolex Building), luxury residential properties (Bleu Ciel, Azure), and the 19-city block Harwood District master-planned development. The Hospitality vertical operates through Harwood Hospitality Group, managing 20+ distinct restaurant and bar concepts including MICHELIN-recognized Mercat Bistro and Stillwell's, flagship hotel Hôtel Swexan (MICHELIN One Key recipient), event venues, and catering services. The company develops, owns, and operates all properties through integrated divisions including HDF (design), HCMS (construction management), and HDF (construction).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hôtel Swexan: 134-room luxury boutique hotel in the Harwood District, designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates and HDF. Features five dining concepts including Babou's nightclub, Isabelle's martini bar, Stillwell's steakhouse, Léonie, and more. Received MICHELIN One Key distinction in 2024 and named one of the World's Greatest Places by TIME Magazine.

Products and services

• Hôtel Swexan 134-room luxury boutique hotel in the Harwood District offering five dining concepts, rooftop infinity pool, spa amenities, and design-forward accommodations combining Swiss-Texan heritage with European-inspired hospitality for luxury travelers and corporate guests.
• Bleu Ciel Luxury 33-story condominium tower designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, featuring two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes from 1,300 to over 7,000 square feet with the largest private terraces in the nation, priced from $1,000,000, for high-net-worth buyers seeking integrated district living.
• Azure 31-story luxury condominium high-rise designed by James KM Cheng Architects featuring 156 homes, junior Olympic swimming pool, private 18-seat film theatre, and landscaped podium gardens for high-net-worth buyers.
• Harwood No. 14 Class AA office tower designed in partnership with Kengo Kuma & Associates, Corgan, and HDF offering 360,000 RSF of office space, 16,000 SF of restaurant space, and a 17,000 SF rooftop sky garden as the tallest office tower in the Harwood District.
• Harwood No. 15 Upcoming 23-floor Class AA office tower with 340,000+ RSF featuring spa amenities, technology-forward conferencing, fitness center, and 20,000 SF rooftop park, located near Katy Trail and La Rue Perdue for enterprise corporate tenants.
• Harwood No. 10 22-story Class AA office tower designed by HDF offering 220,548 RSF with resident-style lobby, squash court, fitness center, sky gardens, and boutique office penthouse space for enterprise tenants.
• Rolex Building (Harwood No. 8) Seven-story Class AA office building completed in 2018, designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates and HDF with 136,857 square feet including 56,422 SF of office space; winner of ENR's Best Office Project in the World for enterprise tenants.
• Harwood No. 2 Office building designed by Richard Keating with 178,384 RSF, connected to Marie Gabrielle Gardens, with Toby Award-winning sustainability and design credentials for enterprise tenants.
• The Luminary Seven-story creative office building offering 169,005 RSF with rooftop terrace, bike racks, and 14' floor-to-ceiling electronically tinted SageGlass, targeted at architecture, design, and creative industry tenants.
• Harwood Hospitality Group Hospitality division operating 20+ restaurant and bar concepts across the Harwood District, including MICHELIN-recognized restaurants, catering services, event venues, and Hôtel Swexan hotel operations for diners, guests, and event hosts.
• Stillwell's Signature steakhouse on the seventh floor of Hôtel Swexan featuring meat from the in-house HWD Beef program and a rare wine collection; MICHELIN Recommended for luxury diners and hotel guests.
• Mercat Bistro Contemporary European-style bistro offering varied menu and wine list in an eccentrically vintage setting with recycled and reclaimed design elements, MICHELIN Recommended, for Harwood District diners.
• Dolce Riviera Upscale Italian restaurant emulating the breezy seaside resort of the Italian Riviera or Capri, featuring nautical-themed interior and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine program for upscale diners.
• Harwood Real Estate Vertical (Capital Markets, Investment Management, Development, Asset Management) Integrated real estate platform spanning Capital Markets, Investment Management, Development, and Asset Management functions, with 3+ million SF of developed Dallas product and 8+ million SF of additional development opportunity, for institutional partners, tenants, and capital providers.
• Marie Gabrielle Gardens First restaurant and venue established in the Harwood District featuring an enchanting 1.5-acre European garden oasis with 8,265 square foot pond, event space, and exquisite dining for events and weddings.
• La Rue Perdue European-inspired cobblestone alleyway at the base of Harwood No. 10 featuring multiple Harwood Hospitality Group dining concepts including pubs, pizzerias, and markets as a curated dining destination.
• Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar Historic restaurant and bar in a 1927 school building featuring Dallas' largest garden patio and housing The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection for diners and cultural patrons.
• Babou's Hideaway nightclub on the lower level of Hôtel Swexan featuring a lively dance floor, intimate nooks, and The Library at Babou's adjacent for nightlife patrons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90 percent occupancy historically maintained across portfolio
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SavillsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresented Jones Day in lease negotiations for 73,000+ SF at Harwood No. 15.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Related Group: Major privately held U.S. luxury condominium developer (Florida focus) with adjacent office and hospitality. Comparable to Harwood for the luxury condo development model (Bleu Ciel, Azure) and developer-led master planning with trophy-tier design.
• Hillwood Urban (Ross Perot Jr.): Hillwood is a Dallas-based master-planned mixed-use developer owned by the Perot family with deep ties to Trophy office towers, industrial parks, and mixed-use districts. Like Harwood, it is a privately-held, family-controlled developer building signature Class AA product and operating adjacent hospitality/logistics businesses.

Others

• Newmark Group: Global CRE services firm serving as Harwood's longtime adviser and partner on recapitalization. Comparable as a strategic enabler and capital-markets intermediary rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Omni Hotels & Resorts: Dallas-based luxury hotel operator with significant Texas and resort portfolio. Comparable to Harwood for trophy/upper-upscale hotel positioning in Dallas and integrated real-estate-plus-hospitality business model.
• Brandt Hospitality Group: Privately held full-service hospitality management and real estate firm based in the upper Midwest operating branded and independent hotels plus restaurants. Comparable to Harwood Hospitality Group's boutique luxury hotel and multi-concept F&B operating model.
• KDC (Kettering Development & Construction): Privately held Dallas-based commercial real estate developer of Class A office towers and large corporate campuses. Comparable to Harwood for trophy office product serving major corporate tenants (financial, professional services) in Dallas markets.

Broad incumbents

• Trammell Crow Company: Dallas-based national commercial real estate developer with deep office, residential, and mixed-use capabilities, owned by CBRE Group. Comparable to Harwood as a large private developer of trophy office product; differs in breadth/scale rather than product type.
• Related Companies (Stephen Ross): National privately held developer of large-scale mixed-use districts (Hudson Yards), Class AA office, luxury residential, and hospitality assets. Comparable to Harwood for the master-planned-district-with-hospitality model at trophy scale.
• Lincoln Property Company: One of the largest privately held U.S. real estate firms, headquartered in Dallas, with major office, multifamily, and mixed-use development operations. Comparable to Harwood as a Dallas-anchored, vertically integrated developer/operator of office and residential product at scale.

Regional players

• Crescent Real Estate (Crescent Hotels & Resorts): Privately held Dallas/Fort Worth-based luxury hospitality and Class A office operator with trophy assets in Dallas (Crescent complex). Comparable to Harwood for Dallas-anchored trophy office plus luxury hospitality operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/harwoodintl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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