Design services were provided for the tropical rainforest conservatory, located on Galveston Island. The simplicity of the glass-skinned pyramid conceals its complex technical design; steel truss framing and the three-quarter inch glass envelope can withstand 120-mile-per-hour winds – significant possibilities in this coastal area. The ten-story structure houses one acre under glass enabling guests to experience the African, American, and Asian rainforest regions.
Complementing the existing pyramids of Moody Gardens, the two-million-gallon Aquarium enhances the complex in architectural form and interior design. A sculptural wave wall invites visitors to the aquarium entrance. The Aquarium experience is composed of geometric forms with honest expressions of circulation, direction, and exhibition. The exterior is composed of blue glass to reinforce the aquatic theme while differentiating the Aquarium from the existing pyramids.
Huitt-Zollars provided extensive surveying and civil engineering in order to produce a set of master plans for the development. All property lines, easements, building, drives, parking and underground utilities were identified. Solana is a 900-acre master planned business park. Corporate campus planning integrates mixed use retail and hotel. Buildings are carefully surrounded by open space and forested areas, promoting views of the natural landscape.
Air Liquide’s new American corporate headquarters facility joins three other office building completed for MetroNational in Houston’s burgeoning Energy Corridor. Houston is zone headquarters for Air Liquide’s U.S and American operations and one of three global hubs for Air Liquide Group. The building connects to a network of skywalks providing access to memorial City Mall and other neighboring Amenities within Memorial City. The Project is LEED Silver.
Complete architectural and interior architectural services for the master plan and design of this significant commerce park that's geared towards the oil and gas industry. The office buildings reflect inspirational office design and feature all aspects of security and technology. The circulation system contains multiple access points for ease of accessibility, maximized visual art exposure, and uninterrupted traffic flow during construction phasing. Buried utility lines maximize tree exposure, green landscaping, and lake views within the park.
The client, an independent oil and gas company, expanded its business into West Texas. Environmental elements were critical design factors for a new energy efficient facility. Prefinished architectural concrete and aluminum wall panels shift thermal heat gain and create a barrier resistant to the local temperature variations and windblown abrasives. Thermal "low e" insulated/tinted glazing was utilized with window blinds and horizontal solar canopies. A large roof eyebrow protects the building from harsh daytime sun while simultaneously reducing heat gain.
This 24,827 square-foot space was designed to provide optimal flexibility for employee growth while integrating modern features like glass offices and open north views to the city. The bi-product of cohesive architectural and engineering design, the space welcomes collaboration and innovation through an open workplace and meets sustainable industry standards using sustainable materials and methods.
A Beaumont based e-commerce start-up was established to help brands and entrepreneurs succeed online. A merger created one of the most robust and feature rich platforms in the e-commerce industry. The design team was challenged with creating an “out-of-the-box” start-up office linked to a more refined corporate culture with established brand standards.
The expansion of the Kimbell Art Museum added 85,000 GSF to the existing museum. Huitt-Zollars provided preliminary utility investigation including researching the municipal utilities, contacting the franchise utilities, and on-site verification of information received.
Huitt-Zollars prepared construction documents for the complete interior renovation of the first floor of the Harris County Flood Control Headquarters Building in Houston, Texas. Work also included significant site work to expand the parking capacity at the site, improvements to the restrooms on the second and third floors, and construction on the roof of a structural steel platform with ladder. Huitt-Zollars was retained by the Harris County Flood Control District to perform full-time on-site construction management services on this project.