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McCarthy Center, anchored alongside the planned Texas Medical Center. At the hotel's north side was a five-story building containing a 1,000-car garage and 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m) exhibition hall. To the south was the hotel's lavishly landscaped garden designed by Ralph Ellis Gunn, a terrace and an immense swimming pool measuring 165 by 142 feet (43 m) described as the world's biggest outdoor pool, which accommodated exhibition
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began construction of a 40-floor skyscraper. Designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates and Kendall/Heaton Associates, and completed in 2002, the building was originally known as the Enron Center. The company collapsed in a well-publicized manner in 2001, and the building became officially known by its
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in 1502. Mellie Esperson had the first building constructed for her husband, Niels, a real estate and oil tycoon. His name is carved on the side of the building in large letters at street level. The name "Mellie Esperson" is carved on the accompanying structure, known as the Mellie Esperson building,
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architecture. The simply designed structure featured many construction details that have helped to make this building an architectural classic. The design on the lobby floor depicts the protective role of government. The doors feature historical figures including Thomas Jefferson, Julius Caesar, and
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and completed in 1971. The interior serves not only as a chapel, but also as a major work of modern art. On its walls are 14 black but color-hued paintings by Mark Rothko, who greatly influenced the shape and design of the chapel. Rothko was given creative control, and he clashed with Philip Johnson
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had 10 million square feet (1,000,000 m) of office space, increasing to about 16 million square feet (1,600,000 m) in 1970. Downtown Houston was on the threshold of a boom in 1970 with 8.7 million square feet (870,000 m) of office space planned or under construction and
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as a city-sized hotel scaled for conventions with a resort atmosphere. The Shamrock was located in a suburban area three miles (5 km) southwest of downtown Houston on the fringes of countryside and was meant to be the first phase of a much larger indoor shopping and entertainment complex called
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is a contemporary art museum known for its simplicity, flexibility, open spaces and illumination with natural light located in a small park surrounded by residential housing. Opening in 1986, the 402-foot (123 m)-long, two-story-high box of steel, wood and glass contains the artwork collection
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and constructed downtown in 1923, is considered to be the most notable movie theatre built in the city. The design was not of a standard theatre interior, but an outdoor plaza and garden with a starlit sky overhead. The Mediterranean blue ceiling, inset with twinkling lights, featured clouds that
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productions. The Cullen Theater, with 1,100 seats, is named for donors Lillie and Roy Cullen. It is used for smaller ballet productions and other events. The Wortham's signature arching entryway is made of glass and stands 88 feet (27 m) tall. The grand staircase (which is actually a bank of
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of Houston. It stands 18 stories tall, covering 9½ acres. The stadium is 710 feet (220 m) in diameter and the ceiling is 208 feet (63 m) above the playing surface, which itself sits 25 feet (7.6 m) below street level. Despite innovations necessitated by the novelty of the design
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was built in 1939. It is among only a handful of currently viable retail buildings of its age and historic style in Houston. It was the last of the deluxe neighborhood movie theaters built by Interstate Theatre Corporation and the only one of its kind still operating as a movie theater.
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The Lyric Centre sits in the heart of the Theater District, just across the street from the Wortham Center and adjacent to the Alley Theatre. The black-and-white striped office building houses dozens of law firms, but the block on which the tower sits is perhaps best known for the giant
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Moses. Above the lobby entrance is a stone sculpture depicting two men taming a wild horse. The sculpture meant to symbolize a community coming together to form a government to tame the world around them. The plaster cast for this sculpture, and twenty-seven casts for
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Designed by architect Joseph Finger (who also designed Houston's City Hall), the Houston Municipal Airport Terminal was constructed in 1940 to meet Houston's growing role as a center for air commerce in the 1930s. The terminal building is an example of classic
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experienced rapid growth along with Houston during the 1970s and early 1980s. In the late 1990s Uptown Houston saw construction of many mid and high-rise residential buildings. The Uptown District is also home to other structures designed by architects such as
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were constructed (or converted) for residents wishing to live in the downtown and inner-loop area, spurred by a focused revitalization effort after years of suburban exodus. These emerging urban dwellings can be found in an eclectic array of styles.
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The Fulbright Tower, built in 1982 and designed by Caudill Rowlett & Scott Architects, is a 52-story tower constructed of steel with suspended concrete on metal deck floor slabs. The exterior wall consists of a ribbon window wall with granite
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and Lloyd Jones Brewer and Associates and supposedly resembles an abstracted dollar sign in plan. From street level, the building is 71 stories tall, or 972 ft (296 m) tall. It also extends four more stories below street level.
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replacing the old-fashioned front porch. Since deed-restriction enforcement is mandated in the Heights area, a majority of the houses built at the start of the 20th century and early 20th century still retain the old Heights character.
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The Hilton Houston Post Oak (formerly Warwick Post Oak) Hotel was designed by I. M. Pei. Its twin towers are joined by a spacious lobby with a curved glass ceiling that by day lights up the entire space. The hotel has more than
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detailing and ornate metal canopies, which remain largely intact even though the building had, until recently, been vacant since the mid-1980s. The hotel is a designated City of Houston landmark, and with refurbished ornate
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architecture and was built about 1850 by Ebeneezer B. Nichols from New York. Between 1856 and 1873 it was owned by financier William Marsh Rice, whose estate helped create Rice Institute (now Rice University) in 1912.
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specialty grocery store in 2012. The grocer took pains to preserve much of the building's original architectural splendor, including its original terrazzo-tile front entrance as well as its second-floor balcony.
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over the plans. Rothko continued to work first with Howard Barnstone and then with Eugene Aubry, but he did not live to see the chapel's completion. In September 2000, the Rothko Chapel was placed on the
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Houston is home to various styles of residential architecture, from the mansions of New York City and Memorial to row houses in the several wards. A number of Houston's earliest homes are now located in
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construction, with several over 30 stories tall. Since 2000 more than 30 high-rise buildings have gone up in Houston; all told, 72 high-rises tower over the city, which adds up to about 8,300 units.
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of Morris-Aubry Architects and built entirely with $ 66 million in private funds. The Brown Theater, with 2,423 seats, is named for donors Alice and George Brown. It is used primarily for
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building opened in November 1968 and contains two stages. The main stage has 824 seats and is called the "Hubbard"; the more intimate, 310-seat stage, is the "Neuhaus." Outside, there are nine
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designed by Philip Johnson that has won many awards for its architecture. The Chapel, which was built in 1997, contrasts with all of the other buildings on campus, as it is made of white
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entitled "Gemini II." The ceiling of the concert hall consists of 800 hexagonal segments that can be raised or lowered to change the acoustics of the hall. The building won the 1967
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and completed in 1982. As of 2010, it is the tallest man-made structure in Texas, the 12th-tallest building in the United States and the 48th-tallest skyscraper in the world.
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lobby with thirteen elevators and two escalators. The courthouse is flood protected to an elevation of 41 feet (12 m) and is accessible via tunnel from the existing
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and featured a three-story-high diving platform with an open spiral staircase. Despite protests by local preservationists, the Shamrock was demolished June 1, 1987. The
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competition. Restoration of the building was started in 1989, in what is still considered one of the largest privately funded preservation projects in American history.
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and completed in 2002, providing two theaters specifically for theater and musical performances. Sarofim Hall, a 2,600-seat theater acoustically designed for touring
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and the Houston Society for the Performing Arts. Completed in October 1966 at the cost of $ 7.4 million, it was designed by the Houston-based architectural firm
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style theaters of the late 1930s were built in many residential neighborhoods across the city. In addition to the River Oaks, neighborhood movie theaters like the
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is a 53-story, 232 m, tower in downtown. The building, designed by M. Nasar & Partners P.C., was completed in 1986. The building is known for the granite
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and designed by architects Hermon Lloyd & W.B. Morgan, and Wilson, Morris, Crain and Anderson. Structural engineering and structural design was performed by
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is a wonder of modern sports facility design and engineering. The 69,500-seat stadium has a natural grass playing field and a retractable roof—a first for the
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In the early 1990s many older office buildings throughout Houston remained unoccupied. At the same time newer office buildings for major corporations opened.
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productions, is home to "Theatre Under the Stars." Zilkha Hall, an intimate 500-seat venue with full orchestra pit, showcases smaller touring groups.
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in 1971. A succession of skyscrapers were built throughout the 1970s, culminating with Houston's tallest, the 75-floor, 1,002-foot (305 m) tall
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The Texas State Hotel was built in 1926 from a design by architect Joseph Finger, who also created the plans for Houston's City Hall. The hotel has
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airport architecture from the 1940s. The terminal served as the primary commercial air terminal for Houston until 1954. The terminal, located at
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was completed, which became the second-tallest building in Houston and in Texas, and the 11th-tallest in the country. It was designed by
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technology and has 37 typical courtrooms, 1 tax courtroom, 1 ceremonial courtroom and 6 expansion courtrooms. It also has a three-story
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was an 18-story building constructed between 1946 and 1949 with a green tile pitched roof and 1,100 rooms. The hotel was conceived by
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style, featuring flat or butterfly roofs, open floor plans, walls of glass, atriums and patios. A good example of this style is the
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The Nichols-Rice-Cherry House (which was moved from San Jacinto Street) is also located in Sam Houston Park. It is an example of
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and the third in the South. The museum building has continued to evolve throughout the years. Cullinan Hall, designed by
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that constantly searches the horizon. Williams Tower was named "Skyscraper of the Century" in the December 1999 issue of
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panels and aluminum framed windows with insulated glazing. The spandrel panels are polished granite supported by a steel
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Post-war housing constructed throughout Houston reflects many architectural styles. Although most houses built for the "
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and the Market Square historic district, where several representations of 19th-century urban architecture still stand.
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and opened its doors in 1972. In 1997, the museum went through its first major facility renovation in 25 years.
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The new Harris County Civil Courthouse, which was completed in early 2006, is 17 stories tall plus a basement. The
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and built in 1976, is Houston's most award-winning skyscraper and is known for its innovative design. The 46-story
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and Memorial to row houses in the several wards. A number of Houston's earliest homes are located in what is now
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The tallest structure in Uptown Houston is the 901-foot (275 m) tall, Philip Johnson-designed, landmark
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bookstore in 1984 after the original theater closed, the building was later converted into Houston's first
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system. The interior wall surfaces are constructed of Italian flame cut Rosa Beta granite, quarried in
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includes a wide variety of award-winning and historic examples located in various areas of the city of
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built in downtown Houston. The building, completed in 1984 and designed by Philip Johnson and partner
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One of Houston's most recent downtown landmarks is Discovery Green, a large public park designed by
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escalators) is surrounded by a site-specific art piece created by New York sculptor Albert Paley.
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was a modest collection of mid-rise office structures, but has since grown into the third largest
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was a modest collection of mid-rise office structures, but has since grown into the third largest
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The Commerce Towers, originally developed as an office building in 1928 by Houston businessman
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floated over the heads of the audience during screenings. The Majestic was the world’s first “
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Houston has many examples of residential architecture of varying styles, from the mansions of
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around the building, were done by Beaumont artist Herring Coe and co-designer Raoul Jassett.
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building in a prominent site on the corner of Montrose and Bissonnet—the heart of Houston's
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In the late 1990s and early 2000s decade, there was a mini-boom of mid-rise and high-rise
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Parsons, J and Bush, D. (2008) Houston deco: modernistic architecture of the Texas coast
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to support innovative theater architecture, and the prime architect on the project was
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building, designed by Eugene Werlin and Associates, won several awards, including the
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JPMorgan Chase Tower in Houston, Texas is the tallest composite building in the world
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temple design on the top, which was inspired by the architect's visit to the Mexican
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center that officially opened in Houston on May 9, 1987. The Center was designed by
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is a relatively new addition to the Theatre District. It was designed by architect
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Houston's building boom of the 1970s and 1980s ceased in the mid-1980s, due to the
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and was given an official designation as "One Main Building" by the university.
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is made up of 1950s and early 1960s homes built in the modern (contemporary),
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Preservation Progress, Greater Houston Preservation Alliance (1998-2007 GHPA)
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and the Market Square historic district. During the middle and late century,
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was constructed in a large part by a $ 1.4 million grant from the
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although it is really just a 19-story annex to the original building.
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which currently exhibits several collections focusing on Houston's
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at the top, similar to one built in the courtyard of San Pietro in
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opening the interior of the house to its site and an east side
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will be the tallest building in Houston for quite some time."
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real estate, banking, and oil industries in the 1980s.
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Three skyscrapers visually overlap each other. The simple, rectangular tiers of JPMorgan Chase Building contrast with the five-sided tower of the Pennzoil building and the stepped rows of spires of the Bank of America building.
JPMorgan Chase Building
Pennzoil Place
Bank of America Center
Houston
Texas
architecture
Allen's Landing
Downtown Houston
skyline
Uptown District
I. M. Pei
CĂ©sar Pelli
Philip Johnson
River Oaks
Sam Houston Park
Heights
Victorian
Craftsman
Colonial Revival


Downtown Houston
List of tallest buildings in Houston
architecture
Allen's Landing
Galleria
High rise brick, flat-roofed hotel with three wings of equal size resting on the base provided by the first two floors.
Rice Hotel
Rice Hotel

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