Projects

The historic La Colombe d’Or Hotel, a 1936 Houston landmark, is undergoing a $10M renovation that preserves its architectural charm while integrating modern luxuries. Updates include new MEP systems, refreshed suites, and an expanded full-service restaurant and bar, ensuring a seamless blend of historic elegance and contemporary comfort.

Originally carved from Memorial Park in 1951, the Houston Arboretum has endured decades of environmental challenges, including hurricane damage and severe droughts. To ensure its longevity, a sustainable master plan was developed to transform the 155-acre site into a world-class nature destination. The project features a new Visitor’s Center, rental pavilion, and administration building, all designed to enhance education, conservation, and public engagement.

Housed in a renovated 1950s industrial warehouse, Weights + Measures is a 5,000 SF neighborhood restaurant, bakery, and bar serving guests from morning to late night. Its Slow Dough Bakery won the 2015 Houston Press Best Bakery Award, and the restaurant ranked #4 among Midtown’s top 10 dining spots.

The Houston Country Club underwent a major $84 million renovation, enhancing 135,000 SF of facilities while maintaining full club operations. The project introduced new locker rooms, banquet halls, and expanded kitchen capacity, along with state-of-the-art fitness, pool, and tennis facilities. A complete MEP systems overhaul included a new central plant, emergency generator, and upgraded water and air distribution systems.

As part of the Houston Zoo’s 20-year master plan, Cypress Circle Café was reimagined into a Green Restaurant Certified dining destination. The 10,000 SF café features locally sourced, sustainable fare in an inviting indoor and outdoor setting.

As part of its Centennial Capital campaign, the Houston Zoo’s Galápagos Islands exhibit is a groundbreaking $70 million project, the first major U.S. exhibit dedicated to the unique wildlife of the Galápagos archipelago. Spanning 2.5 acres, it features an underwater tunnel, lava tubes, sea caves, a 290,000-gallon aquarium, and a climate-controlled penguin habitat, immersing visitors in the islands’ remarkable landscapes and oceanic environments.

The Houston Zoo’s 100th-anniversary transformation is its most ambitious redevelopment yet, creating experiential zones that highlight global ecosystems and deepen conservation efforts. Completed projects include Texas Wetlands, Pantanal, and the groundbreaking Galápagos Islands exhibit, alongside Cypress Circle Café, Birds of the World, and a new parking garage and admin office. Additional upgrades include campus-wide electrical enhancements, exhibit renovations, and infrastructure improvements, ensuring the zoo remains a world-class destination for wildlife conservation and education.

The Coffee House at West End blends historic preservation with modern community space, transforming a 1930s structure into a 9,728 SF café with a mezzanine, rooftop deck, and enhanced acoustics for live music.

Once a 1960s dry cleaner, Vibrant Fairview was transformed into a bright, modern restaurant focused on healthy, nutritional dining. The 2,500 SF space features a tranquil outdoor courtyard and garden-view banquet seating, creating a serene dining experience.

Boyert Shooting Center in Houston features a 10-lane indoor shooting range, five shooting simulator rooms, a large retail showroom, and a classroom for firearm training and CHL courses.

Originally built in 1915, this historic building was revitalized into the popular craft beer bar, Mongoose Versus Cobra, after decades of disrepair. The dramatic restoration preserved its historic charm, earning the 2013 Good Brick Award for excellence in historic preservation.