The city's medical center will soon get a raised, DNA-shaped park, thanks to landscaping architect James Corner. Previously, Corner has already contributed artwork to Manhattan's High Line. The much-loved park, which debuted in 2009, utilizes an abandoned train track to thread around further than a mile of the area's West Side, bringing lush scenery, occasional art exhibits, and stunning vantage points. It ultimately became a must-see for both...
Opaque glass tubes meet curving ceilings in this art institution designed by American architect Steven Holl for the Houston's Museum of Fine Arts. The structure is divided into parts with curved roofs. This allows sunlight to enter the galleries within the 164,000 square-foot structure. The Texas sky stretches 180 degrees just above the dazzling canopy surrounding the new skyscraper, according to Steven Holl Architects. Concave shapes inspired...
The office market in Houston now has the greatest vacancy rate in the nation. This makes it an intriguing time to break ground on a brand-new skyscraper downtown. However, 609 Main at Texas, the latest in a succession of skyscrapers by local builder Hines, debuted this week with 60 percent of the building already reserved. Several legal companies are among the tenants, as is United Airlines, which has occupied multiple floors in the building and...
Galveston is a popular destination for travelers, vacationers, and beachcombers alike, with dramatic gardens, stretches of beaches, and an international airport. But there's more to the place than that: because of its unique role in the historical past of both Texas and America, Galveston is brimming with cultural memory and, as famed pirates and European adventurers would testify, just waiting to be explored. Duplex Durst This address is not...
Architecture firm OMA has finished the first stage of renovating a former US Postal Service facility in metropolitan Houston into a multi-purpose hotspot. Houston's POST communal places debuted in November 2021, within a 500,000-square-foot enclosed mail-sorting warehousing and office complex. The massive construction was built in 1962 by the same group that created the Astrodome sports stadium in Texas City. It was erected on the site of...
We're starting to learn a lot about Houston. Houston has a lot going for it, and it's no wonder that it's growing in size and culture. Houston overtook Los Angeles and New York as the country's most culturally diverse major cities in 2012. This is just one of many things Houstonians are proud of. Only a few months after Texas declared independence from Mexico, the Aleen brothers, John and Augustus, purchased a little more than 6,600 acres on the...
Houston is the most densely packed city in the Southwest and the fourth most populated in the United States. With a population of about 2,3 million people, the city's residents speak at least 145 languages. At home, more than a third of Houstonians over the age of five understand one language other than English. The largest demographic segment, aged 5 to 19, accounts for around 22.1 percent of all people. Every year, millions of foreign visitors...
With constant travel disruptions, postponed flights, and a new type of COVID in our midst, there is a lot to think about. As a result, a little planning goes a long way when it comes to arranging your next Houston getaway. Take A COVID Test Obtaining a COVID test has become much easier. However, as the Omicron variation spreads and the demand for tests grows, the time it takes to receive findings varies. And depending on where you're going,...
If you are used to taking public transportation, you may need to make an adjustment when visiting Houston because it is not the most public transportation-friendly city. Still, the city is constantly improving, with a reinvented bus system and a lively light rail line. Renting a Car The city is spread out over a large area, making public transportation commutes a little difficult. Thus, for visitors and travelers, renting a car is by far the...
Houston is a metropolis full of varied cultures and characteristics that offer a wide range of activities and attractions. If you are new to the city, the convention and visitors bureau is the best place to start for information. You can get a lot of pamphlets, local maps, cultural and architectural guides, and advice from the experts here. You can also engage with the interactive computer booths and see a short movie about the city. Houston was...
