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?
The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC-The Reliable One) is planning an ambitious new operations and maintenance center. PRISM played a small part in making it a reality. OUC-The Reliable One selected Jacobs to design a new campus to support a growing region of their electrical service territory; it will be built on a 24-acre site in St. Cloud, Florida. PRISM developed several exterior renderings, which were used to obtain final project approvals. Ajax Construction is the project’s construction manager. The operations and maintenance center is planned as a multi-phase project. Phase 1 will total almost 153,000 s.f. and have dedicated space for the warehouse, fleet maintenance, charging and fueling, a vehicle wash, and offices. The facility is designed as a net zero energy campus. In addition to supporting client goals, the project is also an example of Jacobs' commitment to the Architecture 2030 commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 50% versus 2005 levels, and achieve net-zero carbon emissions on projects by 2050.
Vacancies are still low and rents are still increasing, keeping industrial properties one of the strongest real estate sectors in 2022. Seefried Industrial Properties broke ground on a 500,000 s.f. logistics center on a prime site in north Houston. The Compass Logistics Center is less than five miles north of Beltway 8, at I-69 and McKay Drive. Cushman & Wakefield commissioned PRISM to produce a 3D animation for the leasing package; Seefried Industrial Properties wanted prospects to clearly see the various loading capabilities and convenient trailer and auto parking configuration. The animation is instrumental in helping Cushman & Wakefield reach out-of-town prospective clients and provides a clear visualization of how the project will look before it is complete. Compared to static images alone, it also helps to generate excitement and show the market that the development is real and coming. The Class A Compass Logistics Center will house almost 114,000 s.f. of front-load space plus 94,748 s.f. of rear load and 209,592 s.f. cross dock. The site is bounded by McKay Drive to the east and the planned Humble Parkway to the west. Construction is expected to wrap up late in 2022.
