The Women Architects Festival was earlier this month. As an all-female team, it was only logical for PRISM to be an Empowerment Sponsor for the event. The two-day virtual conference provided sessions requested by the community – career development, burnout, dealing with imposter syndrome, working on construction sites, and much more.
Memorial Day is a celebration marked with backyard BBQs and travel. Of course, the reason for the long weekend is to remember and honor our fallen United States service members. Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths, and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union sailors and soldiers.
Houston multifamily developer Venterra Realty last year snagged a prime site in Cypress. It will be home to their new Highpark apartment community, opening later this year. The 12.78-acre complex is near Bridgeland, in the far reaches of northwestern Harris County, where a growth explosion continues. The project is Venterra’s first ground-up development in Cypress, representing a key organizational focus for the firm. PRISM developed a full package of interior and exterior renderings with multiple views. MP Studio provided interior design, Robinson & Company Landscape Architecture, Inc. designed the landscaping, and Domain Builders, LLC was chosen as general contractor. The project has been especially meaningful to PRISM as half of the team lives within five miles of the site. Venterra relied on PRISM’s early phase renderings for architectural guidance; the final detailed renderings have been key for marketing and pre-leasing activities. “The renderings are a great representation of the look and feel of Highpark,” Leigh Sublett, Director of Marketing stated. The exterior façade articulation is set off with varying materials and forms. Venterra describes it as classic, with a Texas touch. The community’s name is also a nod to the refined aesthetic; Highpark represents the elevated (high) and relaxed (park) lifestyle it will provide to residents. Highpark is a garden-style community, with 336 units in 3-story buildings. It features a resort-style pool, fitness center and yoga studio, co-working facility, and two dog parks. Highpark will also be part of the SMARTCOMMUNITY BY VENTERRA collection. This technology-forward community includes touchless SMARTPACKAGE lockers, fiber powered internet in units, SMARTHOME technology, and Venterra’s trademarked SMARTHUB, which gives residents connectivity at their fingertips for all their housing needs.
Cambria, a Family-owned and American-made Cambria quartz countertop manufacturer, is opening a new sales and distribution center in Houston. This state of the art facility is located at 13939 West Rd. Houston, TX. The Minnesota-based manufacturer serves business partners, trade professionals, and the public; the new center will include a large showroom that will be open to the public. PRISM developed an interior marketing rendering of the showroom space.
She is a fearless businesswoman, inspiring leader, passionate philanthrope, loyal friend, devoted mother, loving wife, committed Christian… we could go on and on! Jing Johnson is simply the best boss we could ask for. Happiest Birthday to you Jing.
Venerable real estate firm Hines opened their new 47-story Texas Tower in downtown Houston last year. CoreNet Global recently led a fantastic tour of this gem. Jing and Deborah attended and experienced firsthand the world-class amenities that will benefit the health of the occupants.
The hustle isn’t just a disco dance. The AIA Houston’s Women in Architecture (WiA) equity series topic this year was Hustle Up! | Curating Entrepreneurial Paths in Architecture. PRISM sponsored this enlightening event looking at “side hustles”, “moonlighting”, and other non-traditional paths women take in architecture.
Deborah was bowled over when she attended the Houston CREMM mixer at Palace Social! The former home of Palace Bowling Lanes was reimagined by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture and Tramonte Design Studio. It’s now a funky and fun entertainment center, with great food too!
This month, the average price for a home in Houston hit a whopping $400,000 for the first time. As staggering as that number is, low inventory means buyers are still faced with bidding wars and paying over the asking price if they want to secure that beautiful 3/2 bungalow of their dreams. April is traditionally the start of prime listing season for sellers. So, what can buyers and sellers expect in the 2022 residential real estate market?*
The importance of helping others succeed, network, and connect. People who own or work for a small business know it is a labor of love. Especially in those first years, getting a new business off the ground can be all-consuming. Navigating all the aspects of the business outside your area of expertise, building a team, and working every day to bring in clients, it is a seemingly never-ending to-do list. It’s also an amazing journey and opportunity for growth and fulfillment like few other things. In my journey to create PRISM, I’ve been blessed to have countless people help me along the way. Mentors, partners, peers – people have been selfless in sharing their time and expertise, for nothing in return other than the joy of helping someone else. This is a value I learned very early in my career. We rise by lifting others. Participating in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (GS10KSB) program has provided even more opportunities to directly help other small biz owners. Just taking the time to ask someone about their business, opens the door to expanding your own knowledge base. Maybe there are connections you can share, or referrals to be made. It costs nothing but a few minutes of time yet can make a huge impact. I recently visited another GS10KSB alum at his business. Mike Kacal, owner of Kacal’s Auto and Truck Service shared valuable insight with me about business, leadership, investments, faith, and family. How can I help YOUR business?
