KIRBY COLLECTION

HOUSTON, TX

At the heart of the City, the new Kirby Collection development is a dynamic new complex of residences, offices and retail. Utilizing iconic architectural forms and imagery as part of an efficiently planned development, this project elevates the state of the art for Houston.

Seen from a skyline view, the 250,000 SF apartment tower stands out among the existing buildings as a beacon. The approach from either the south or the north, along Kirby Drive, is punctuated by a glowing, intriguing street frontage featuring extensive sidewalk seating and landscaping, with expansive glass windows viewing into the 60,000 SF of ground level retail and the second floor restaurants and exercise facilities. Arrival is within an oculus of space that accommodates the valet functions and serves and the interface between the car and the pedestrian. A unique form unto itself, this oculus has the character of the pantheon and is the heart of the development from which all circulation flows.

This 200,000 SF office building does not attempt to compete with the towers of downtown or the galleria but instead offers unique functional space for the more current user requirements of a work environment with collaborative space in a multi use development. The apartment tower is oriented towards the best views in Houston. Its subtle ellipse form radiates centrality and the place to be and live. With outdoor terraces in the tower and a gracefully landscaped topographical garden and pool environment for all to enjoy this will set the living environment apart from anything else in Houston.