< Back to Projects 1885 St. James Place Owner: 1885 St. James Place Partners, L.P. Architect: Jackson & Ryan Architects Size: 349,474 sq. ft. Category: Office / Corporate (New | Major Addition) Located in the prestigious San Felipe Green development, 1885 St. James Place offers 159,000 rentable square feet of Class A office building designed to accommodate a variety of tenant suites. The building has accessible exterior balconies. Decorative masonry on the upper levels provides a sophisticated look while also presenting a unique opportunity for a special tenant experience. The podium style building has six levels of parking with 435 spaces with 9 stories of offices stacked above. Developed by Nelson Murphree Legacy Partners, LLC., 1885 St. James Place epitomizes class and luxury within the Houston business community. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects University of Houston Katy Academic Building Owner: University of Houston Architect: SmithGroup, formerly F & S Partners Size: 83,000 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed The project consisted of a nursing simulation learning center, offices, engineering studios, multi-purpose classroom and seminar spaces. The building scope was 83,000 square feet with a three-level steel structure on a structural slab and auger cast foundation system. The exterior is a combination of brick veneer with aluminum curtain wall and composite panels. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Sacred Heart Church, Conroe Owner: Sacred Heart Church Architect: HBL Architects Size: 31,000 sq. ft. Category: Liturgical / Faith Based With a history beginning in 1898, Sacred Heart Parish has deep roots in the city of Conroe. Starting with a single small building, the church has continuously grown over the years. They now have a master plan to expand the church in phases. Phase 1 includes a worship center for the 1,500 members of the church. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Houston Hope Lodge | American Cancer Society Owner: American Cancer Society Architect: Perkins & Will Size: 47,700 sq. ft. Category: Community / Non-Profit The American Cancer Society Richard M. Schultz Family Foundation Hope Lodge project is a four-story, U-shaped twin-tower with 47,700 square feet of guest suites, self-contained laundry rooms, and dayrooms. In addition to the living quarters, there are living amenities on the first level which include public restrooms, four fully stocked kitchen pods, dining area, fitness room, library space, activity/game room, and meditation room. The exterior Healing Garden serves as the focal piece in the courtyard positioned between the two 4 story wings of the building, complete with unique artwork, custom benches, and donor monuments. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Second Baptist Church Houston West Campus Owner: Second Baptist Church Architect: Studio RED Architects Size: 180,000 sq. ft. Category: Liturgical / Faith Based Tellepsen has had the privilege of partnering with Second Baptist on constructing and renovating several building projects that are a part of their continued expansion. Projects have included the construction of the church's West Campus in the Katy area. The project included a three-story, steel structure, with 180,000-square-foot Education Building. The building provided additional space to facilitate growth for older elementary school to high school aged-children. The previous educational space was renovated and utilized for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The project also incorporated several unique features including a black box theater, 40,000-45,000 square-foot recreation center, landscaped courtyard, GIGL Theater, and baptismal area. The GiGL (Growing in God's Love) program for preschool children at Second Baptist is a religious educational program that uses puppets and live actors. The 7,300-square-foot interior renovations include a theater and four adjunct remodeled classrooms that flank the theater. The black-box theater, painted in a fun and lively color palette and incandescent spot lighting create a dramatic feel in contrast to the adjacent classroom space. A purple-colored freestanding bench serves as the perimeter of the theater space and doubles as a seating area for parents. The lay-in ceiling was removed, exposing the structure, opening up the space to include the 22-foot gabled attic. The aqua-colored sound booth contains controls for a full built-in theatrical lighting system and A/V system. The building for the black-box theater, which housed the stage area for plays and movies, proved challenging to construct being that it was located in a surrounded courtyard. The theater was required access to the courtyard through the new building, which surrounded it. The pathway could not be constructed until the theater was complete. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects University of Houston Health 1 Owner: University of Houston Architect: Bailey Architects Size: 188,133 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed The 167,000-square-foot, six-story research building provides critical laboratory space and animal facilities to boost the university's research capabilities. It includes innovative laboratories for patient-based research, and critical infrastructure for basic research as well as collaborative space for cross-disciplinary research. Researchers from optometry, psychology, neuroscience, natural sciences, mathematics, pharmacy, social sciences, and liberal arts will be able to collaborate more easily and readily on interdisciplinary projects that benefit the university as a whole. To support these facilities Tellepsen constructed the Biomedical District Utility Plant. The plant provides 4,500 tons of cooling capacity, 35,900 pounds per hour steam capacity, and 3,200 GPM of 140-degree heating water. The plant includes a 16,000 KVA 480V/3P primary power service and three 1,500 KW emergency diesel generators. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects San Jacinto College Central Campus Lee Davis Library Owner: San Jacinto College Architect: Gensler & Associates Size: 40,000 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed San Jacinto College and Tellepsen have a long-standing relationship that dates back to the mid-sixties when we constructed the library on the District's Central Campus. This project includes 40,000 square feet of renovations to the Central campus. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

Tellepsen is a Company for All The greater Houston area is diverse in nearly every way, our demographics, our cultures, our economy, our built environment, and communities. This diversity makes Houston one of the strongest and innovative areas in the United States. Just as Houston has benefited from diversity, Tellepsen has taken a methodical approach to ensuring that our business is built as a company for all. Company for All People Tellepsen is only as strong as the people that make up our team. We believe that a strong team is founded on encouraging open thought and a wide range of opinions. The best solutions are borne from assembling a team from different backgrounds and expertise to brainstorm together to find the best ideas. We actively cast a wide net to recruit the best talent to join our team. Company for All Projects We understand that our customers have a wide array of construction needs. We have methodically built solutions to ensure we can address any need our clients may have. We have built specialized teams to deliver any kind no matter the size or complexity. We have the team to deliver fast-paced service projects, special projects that others refuse to pursue, ground up, interior buildouts, or renovations of any kind. Company for All Partners As a general contractor, we rely heavily on our trade partners to be successful. We know that we must cultivate trust and respect with a wide range of trade partners to build a deep bench of firms to deliver our work. We work hard to ensure we put our partners in positions to be successful by ensuring the scope aligns well with their capabilities. Our diverse portfolio of work means we will likely have an opportunity for just about any trade partner – big or small. Company for All Philanthropy Since our formation, our company has been dedicated to giving back to the Houston community through our time and our treasure. We have focused on ensuring we benefit a wide array of philanthropic groups and initiatives that benefit as many people as possible. Tellepsen has cultivated a legacy of compassion and service, reinforcing its steadfast dedication to uplifting the community and fostering a better future for all.

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Our History Tom Tellepsen, a young Norwegian immigrant with a desire to succeed and a strong work ethic, landed on Ellis Island in 1905, worked on the Panama Canal from 1906-1908, and took drafting classes at the YMCA before he began building in Houston, Texas in 1909 at the age of 21. Providing uncompromising service in construction management and general contracting services, the company quickly developed a reputation for skilled work that remains today. Legacy of Building Houston Since the beginning, Tellepsen has been building projects of significance for the community. Many of these iconic structures remain in use today while some have given way to the growth of the city. Montrose Photo Layout Tom Tellepsen built his home in the architectural style known as a “hangar house” or “craftsman house” with large windows and deep caves. It stands today, an historical landmark at 4518 Park Drive. MOT In 1922, the original theater was designed by William Ward Watkin as an amphitheater surrounded by twenty Corinthian-style limestone columns and built by Tom Tellepsen. Rice University Chemistry Building While visually impressive, the tower itself was functionally essential for housing the mechanical system for venting the laboratories. Museum of Fine Arts The original theater structure was designed by William Ward Watkin and built by Tom Tellepsen as a classic Doric proscenium structure with a narrow stage surrounded by twenty limestone columns and oak trees. Throughout the history of the theater, the Tellepsen Family’s love for construction and Houston was evident Anderson Clayton Wharves Houston Ship Channel/Port of Houston Tellepsen had built the second dock of significance on the ship channel, Manchester Wharf, in 1922, followed by the Long Reach Docks for the cotton magnate Anderson Clayton in 1923. Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church The design, described as Lombard Romanesque, was inspired by the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice, Italy which was built by Pietro Lombardo in 1481. Tellepsen built the church in 1927. Ellington Field Ellington Field was the site for advanced flight training for bomber pilots. 200 houses were built for Ellington Field officers and their families. Shamrock Hotel The shamrock was a hotel built next to the Texas Medical Center in 1949. It was the largest hotel built in the US during the 1940s The Hotel was demolished on June 1, 1987. St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital The seven story, 180 bed hospital building quickly became a pioneer in healthcare. Although the building no longer serves as a hospital, it helped pave the way for people to receive top notch medical care. Texas Children's Hospital This 3-story, 106-bed pediatric hospital was dedicated on May 15, 1953. Texas Children’s Hospital instantly became recognized for its construction, architectural design elements and superb pediatric healthcare. Houston Country Club Houston Country Club was chartered in 1908. Under its first president William M. Rice Jr. it purchased and developed an 18-hole course southeast of downtown Houston on 152 acres.The country club moved to its current Tanglewood location in 1957. Second Baptist Church In 1957, Second Baptist moved west to the current main location, now the Woodway Campus, on Woodway Drive and Voss Road. Click below to learn more about our history of leadership and notable projects.

< Back to Projects YMCA of Greater Houston - Langham Creek Expansion Owner: YMCA of Greater Houston Architect: Joiner Partnership, Inc. Size: 50,000 sq. ft. Category: Community / Non-Profit The 50,000 square-foot, one-story brick building with aluminum storefront and punched windows consists of a gymnasium, offices, strength/cardio room, child watch area, locker rooms, pool, and lighted soccer fields. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects Memorial Park Conservancy Seymour Lieberman Trail and Bridges Owner: Memorial Park Conservancy Architect: Lauren Griffith Inc. Size: 5,327 sq. ft. Category: Parks / Open Spaces This project relocated approximately a 1/2-mile section of the existing Seymour Liberman Trail away from Memorial Drive and further into the heavily wooded environment of the park. The project is located between Memorial Park Eastern Glades to the East and the Land Bridge to the West and included three pedestrian bridges that span across existing ravines and active water ways, as well as decomposed granite trails, and site lighting throughout. The projects landscaping material consists of strictly native material indigenous to Houston's natural environment. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects University of Houston Clear Lake Recreation and Wellness Center Owner: University of Houston Architect: SmithGroup, formerly F & S Partners Size: 81,000 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed The new 81,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center at the University of Houston Clear Lake campus not only provides a much-needed recreation space for the student body, but it also provides the University's Exercise & Health Science Department with dedicated space for offices and classrooms. The new facility houses key academic programs within the Clinical, Health, and Applied Sciences Department. The academic spaces include a motor control lab, exercise physiology lab, and a biomechanics lab. The facility also houses several student recreational amenities, including a fitness/exercise facility with an indoor track, multiple multi-use athletic sports courts for club sports, intramural, and personal training. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next

< Back to Projects San Jacinto College North Campus Welcome Center Owner: San Jacinto Community College District Architect: Morris Architects Size: 40,000 sq. ft. Category: Education - Higher Ed Tellepsen provided preconstruction and construction services under a CMAR contract for construction of a new 38,000-square-foot Student Success Center at the North Campus. The project was consolidated the President's Office, Counselor, Testing Center, and Financial Services into one facility to provide a more efficient registration experience for students. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Previous Next