< Back to Projects Northern Trust Level 3 Owner: Webster Kirby RE LLC Architect: Tramonte Design Studio Size: 3,348 sq. ft. Category: Office / Corporate (Interiors) Interior demolition and renovation of Levels 2 & 3 at the Kirby Northern Trust Building. Scope included a 5,524 square foot interior buildout of new office space with the installation of imported stone flooring, wallcovering, custom millwork and Hurculite door and glass wall partitions. The project also consisted of bringing the current building up to current fire safety codes. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Mims Baptist Church Owner: Mims Baptist Church Architect: Size: 55,000 sq. ft. Category: Liturgical / Faith Based The Worship Center is a 55,000-square-foot facility including a pastors suite, a music ministry suite with a 7,000-square-foot choir rehearsal hall, and administrative space. The main auditorium seats 2,000 and includes complete audio/video capabilities with theatrical lighting. The choir area seats 178 choir members and includes an orchestra pit. The fan shaped sanctuary measures 90 feet in height from the base of the building to the top of the 21-foot high by 10 foot wide lighted cross. The present sanctuary was converted into a two-story education building to house classrooms, dining facilities and a recreation center. A new administration building was also constructed. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects 5050 Westheimer Parking Garage Owner: Stanford Development Corporation Architect: Gensler & Associates Size: 130,000 sq. ft. Category: Garage / Structured Parking The six-story, 226-space parking facility for Stanford's world headquarters building at 5050 Westheimer in Houston is a standout among traditional structures. Clients and special guests have exclusive access to the first level, which boasts a ten-foot, ten-inch clearance and oversized parking spaces. Features also include 24-hour security, private offices, elevators and tinted, patterned concrete. In addition, the covered walkway to the grand atrium makes a beautifully landscaped buffer between the parking area and the headquarters. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Observation Unit & Conference Center Owner: Houston Methodist Healthcare System Architect: Dewberry Size: 21,000 sq. ft. Category: Healthcare (interiors) The Observation Unit/Conference Center Project consisted of two separate phases which were built consecutively and completed in 9 months. The first phase of the project consisted of an 11,000 square feet, 2nd floor interior build-out of an observation unit consisting of 20 patient rooms, 2 nurse stations, staff lounge with work space, medication room and a family waiting area. This brand-new observation unit expanded the hospitals capacity nearly 200 percent to a total of 31 patient rooms. Within the construction zone was an existing IT closet that had to remain fully operational as it served some of the existing hospital's critical life safety monitoring systems. The second phase of the project was the Conference Center which consisted of 10,000 square feet of new construction on the ground level. This required a new foundation and exterior shell to be built in a location bounded by the restricting structure above. With this phase, the hospital expanded operations by providing 2 conference rooms including all supporting audio-visual components, a reception desk with waiting areas for existing medical disciplines, and an 1,850 square foot shell space for future expansion. Both Phase 1 and 2 were constructed in the centermost location of the existing hospital. All work was closely coordinated and communicated daily between construction and key hospital staff. In order to maintain consistent hospital operations during both construction phases; PCRAs, ICRAs, temporary barriers, negative air machines and directional signage were utilized to isolate construction from hospital areas. All components of construction were designed and constructed to match the existing building standards and the bordering clinical areas. Additionally, a Patient's First program was implemented to create greater awareness around construction work regarding patient safety and to assist in preventing disruption of hospital procedures. All construction personnel were required to attend this policy orientation which focuses on the importance of the patients experience while receiving treatment and for those visiting the hospital. The renovation of existing space and new construction were executed with minimal impact to hospital operations and end users. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Holcomb Family YMCA Owner: YMCA of Greater Houston Architect: Gensler & Associates Size: 18,500 sq. ft. Category: Community / Non-Profit In response to COVID-19 and to jump-start the fundraising and membership campaign for the new Holcomb Family YMCA, the Y developed a unique outdoor recreational facility in Spring, TX. The facility includes new parking areas, shipping container pods for offices, restrooms, storage, a double-width fitness room, and an electrical-room tower. Additionally, an open-air exercise canopy with cardio and weight-lifting equipment, seating for recreation, and an office meeting area. The facility also includes an open-air pavilion with basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts, a full-width divider curtain for multiple activities at the same time, and an extensive artificial turf field for an exercise class area. A natural grass sports field with lighting, a connector bridge, gabion walls with hardscape, sidewalks, stairs, landscaping, and irrigation round out the amenities for the 4.5-acre site surrounded by existing trees and a lake. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Rice University Kraft Hall for Social Sciences Owner: Rice University Architect: Rogers Architects Size: 77,600 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed Tellepsen completed the construction of a 77,600 square-foot building which serves as the home to Rice University's School of Social Sciences. The facility serves to enhance research productivity and education, invigorate the collaborative culture of engineering and sciences, spur translation of research and entrepreneurship and enable strategic engagement with local industry. This facility also consists of a state-of-the-art classroom space, student lounges, gathering spaces for researchers to collaborate, flexible office spaces, and a beautiful inner courtyard. The most unique aspect of this project is that it has the most prominent curtain wall of any building on the entire Rice University campus, resulting in a modern look while incorporating more traditional Rice finishes. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects YMCA of Greater Houston - Duncan Interior Renovation Owner: YMCA of Greater Houston Architect: YMCA of the Greater Houston Area Size: 21,317 sq. ft. Category: Community / Non-Profit The YMCA Duncan Interior Renovation project consisted of a 21,317-square-foot remodel of the lobby, in addition to adult and youth locker rooms, conversion of the lounge to a multi-use space containing an office, main hallways, spin studio, and work-out studios, along with the demolition of three offices which were converted to an open area creating a large Intergen room. Additional detailed work included the demolition and abatement; new PolyCore and Impact lockers in the Wellness Center, women's locker room, and main corridor; new toilet partitions in adult locker rooms; new acoustical ceilings, new LVT flooring, Kinetex carpet tiles, and rubber base throughout; painting of walls and Gypsum board ceilings; new ceiling fans in studios; new LED lighting; and upgraded manual flush valves & faucets with new battery-powered sensor operated fixtures. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Memorial Park Running Complex Owner: Memorial Park Conservancy, Inc. Architect: Nelson Byrd Woltz Size: 5,327 sq. ft. Category: Parks / Open Spaces The Running Complex is gracefully nestled in the southwestern arm of the Kinder Land Bridge & Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Prairie. This exquisite facility boasts a track, viewing decks, an event plaza and terrace, gathering spaces, trails, and more. Designed as a central hub for all park enthusiasts, the Running Complex also serves as a new gateway to the Bayou Wilds trails of Memorial Park. The new running track is constructed to NCAA specifications, ensuring top-notch quality for all users. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Exxon Exploration-Greenspoint Owner: Exxon Exploration Architect: Size: 240,000 sq. ft. Category: Office / Corporate (Interiors) Complete demolition and build-back of 240,000 square feet of interior space on 12 different building levels in Greenspoint Three. Executive areas of the building included high-level finishes consisting of both wood and stone flooring, custom mahogany doors, with millwork, crown molding, chair railing, and wainscot throughout. The project was successfully completed on time and within budget. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects The Fay School Owner: The Fay School Architect: Gensler & Associates Size: 43,000 sq. ft. Category: Education - K-12 - Private The Fay School is a nondenominational, not-for-profit, co-educational school in which children of diverse talents and backgrounds with average to above average academic abilities are offered a high-quality education in a secure, nurturing, and academically challenging environment. This is a three-story, 43,000-square-foot addition containing classrooms, computer labs, art rooms, science rooms, multi-purpose room, administrative offices and two dining halls. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects San Jacinto College North Campus Cosmetology and Culinary Arts Center Owner: San Jacinto College Architect: Huitt-Zollars (Formerly Morris Architects) Size: 57,481 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed This is a new 57,481 square-foot, two-story classroom building housing cosmetology and culinary training and certification programs. The building is comprised of three commercial kitchens, two commercial bakeries, a banquet space, over 200 cosmetology workstations, along with offices for the programs faculty and administrative personnel. Site development included grading, drainage systems, installation of water systems, wastewater systems, and natural gas lines. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects YMCA of Greater Houston - Trotter Family YMCA Renovation Owner: YMCA of the Greater Houston Area Architect: Brave/Architecture Size: 23,500 sq. ft. Category: Community / Non-Profit The Trotter Family YMCA has been serving its community for over 40 years. It had been renovated several times during that period and had become broken organizationally into many small parts. Along with the facelift of its exterior main entrance, the program included a fully renovated lobby and welcome center, as well as the addition of a new two -tory building, family pool, and water park. The renovation included classrooms, child care and a fitness room. The addition enlarges the fitness area and adds exercise rooms. These new and updated facilities provide the YMCA community with more than 17,000 square feet of fitness area and outdoor space for the entire family. This extensive renovation and addition redefined the facility's role programmatically and architecturally within the community. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Houston Christian University Husky Football Stadium Owner: Houston Baptist University Architect: Alexander & Linville, Goodwin, Pierce Size: 23,000 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed The Huskies Football Stadium Complex includes a Desso iDNA artificial playing surface. On the west side of the field, a 5,000-seat grandstand with a press box and private VIP boxes was constructed. Permanent restrooms and concessions areas were built on the west side to serve the Huskies fans. The field is lit to NCAA television standards. A series of modular structures provide 16,000 square feet of space to serve as the home and visiting team's locker rooms, a training center, and workout facilities. The press and VIP boxes are 2,000 square feet. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Texas Children's Hospital Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute Owner: Texas Children's Hospital Architect: Perkins&Will Size: 408,600 sq. ft. Category: Healthcare (New | Major Addition) The 408,600-square-foot, 13-story building is home to nine floors of basic science research labs with lab support functions, one floor dedicated to a vivarium for small animals, a main level conference center, two floors for a mechanical/data center, and two floors of subgrade parking. The building physically interconnects with MD Anderson Basic Sciences Research Building at the 3rd floor through a horizontal walkway. The front of the building features a unique tower design that rotates four degrees each floor as it rises, mimicking a DNA strand. The design was constructed with twisting concrete double helix columns with slab edges strategically rotated on each ascending floor. The design is highly efficient, creating a daylight harvesting system that provides 98.5% daylight to all regularly occupied spaces. The LEED Gold certified structure uses an advanced environmental monitoring system to continually monitor contamination levels and automatically adjust air changes accordingly. This system is critical to the success of each research lab which requires varying air quality levels and reduces energy utilization by 35% compared to traditional lab buildings. Equipment corridors are at the center of each research floor, resulting in open lab spaces with lower noise levels. The labs were constructed with concrete moment frames that provided higher ceilings and plenum space that further enhanced the efficiency of the air quality system. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next