Houston, Texas
Houston City Hall
Completed in 1939 and designed by Joseph Finger, Houston City Hall is a streamlined Art Deco landmark clad in Texas Cordova limestone. For restoration teams, the building’s carved aluminum doors, original glazing, and limestone façade present classic envelope challenges—stone cleaning, repointing, and sealant renewal—typical of WPA-era civic construction.
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Phone: 832-393-1000
San Jacinto Monument & Museum
Rising 567 feet over the battleground, the 1930s San Jacinto Monument is a reinforced concrete obelisk veneered in Texas limestone, commemorating the 1836 battle for Texas independence. Its scale, settlement joints, and exposed stone surfaces offer a masterclass in expansion-joint design, waterproofing, and stone conservation for heavy civil monuments.
Phone: 281-479-2421
NRG Astrodome
Opened in 1965 as the world’s first fully enclosed, air-conditioned stadium, the Astrodome’s steel space frame and translucent roof defined modern sports architecture. Today’s preservation planning centers on roof system performance, corrosion control, and adaptive-reuse upgrades while respecting the original long-span structure and envelope.
Phone: 832-667-1400
Julia Ideson Building (Houston Public Library)
Opened in 1926, this Spanish Renaissance Revival landmark features brick, terra-cotta ornament, and arcaded loggias around a central reading room. Restoration work here often involves terra-cotta anchorage, clay-tile roofing rehabilitation, and gentle cleaning of decorative masonry.
Phone: 832-393-1313
Lovett Hall, Rice University
Lovett Hall (1912) anchors Rice University with Byzantine-influenced brickwork, limestone trim, and a grand arch overlooking the academic quad. Preservation of its patterned brick and stucco systems highlights best practices in masonry repointing, moisture control, and historic window rehabilitation on higher-ed campuses.
Phone: 713-348-0000
Kellum–Noble House (The Heritage Society)
Built in 1847, the Kellum–Noble House is Houston’s oldest surviving brick residence, showcasing early Texas handmade brick and lime mortar. Conservation efforts focus on compatible lime-based repointing, foundation stabilization, and gentle treatment of historic finishes.
Phone: 713-655-1912
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Set against the Postmodern Williams Tower, this 64-foot semi-circular fountain is a concrete-and-granite icon of Houston’s Uptown district. Its high-volume recirculating water and stone cladding offer useful lessons in waterproofing details, jointing, and maintenance for exterior hardscape features.
Phone: 713-850-3100
Alley Theatre
Opened in 1968 and extensively renewed after 2015, the Alley’s sculptural concrete forms are emblematic of mid-century theater design. Envelope projects here include concrete repair, roofing upgrades, and MEP modernization that respect acoustics and historic character.
Phone: 713-220-5700
Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
Jones Hall (1966) is a marble-clad Modernist venue with a flexible acoustic ceiling and distinctive travertine interiors. Restoration typically targets marble anchorage, roof and drainage renewal, and interior finishes while accommodating modern performance systems.
Phone: 713-224-7575
The Menil Collection (Main Building)
Renzo Piano’s daylit galleries (1987) use a subtle exterior palette with a celebrated roof-louver system that modulates Gulf Coast light. Stewardship emphasizes building-envelope tightness, UV control, and careful maintenance of wood, stucco, and steel components.
Phone: 713-525-9400
Rothko Chapel
This ecumenical chapel (1971), recently renewed, is defined by a meditative octagonal volume and controlled natural light over monumental canvases. Conservation balances envelope upgrades—roofing, skylight optics, and humidity management—with the quiet materiality of brick and plaster.
Phone: 713-524-9839
Annunciation Catholic Church
Established in the 1870s beside today’s ballpark, this Gothic Revival church features patterned brick, lancet windows, and a soaring spire. Envelope care focuses on masonry repointing, stained-glass protection, and roof drainage details suited to Houston’s climate.
Phone: 713-222-2289
Christ Church Cathedral (Episcopal)
Houston’s Episcopal cathedral blends 19th-century Gothic massing with later additions, anchoring the historic core downtown. Typical restoration scopes include slate and copper roofing, masonry stabilization, and interior plaster and woodwork conservation.
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Phone: 713-222-2593
Union Station at Daikin Park (Minute Maid Park)
Opened in 1911 and designed by Warren & Wetmore, Union Station’s Classical Revival terminus is now integrated with Houston’s ballpark. Its limestone façades and grand lobby illustrate stone repair, façade cleaning, and adaptive-reuse detailing within an active public venue.
Phone: 713-259-8000
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — Audrey Jones Beck Building
This limestone-clad expansion anchors the MFAH campus with restrained detailing and large-span gallery volumes. Facility upgrades concentrate on air-barrier continuity, daylight control, and stone anchorage compatible with museum-grade environmental criteria.
Phone: 713-639-7300
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Founded in 1909, HMNS is a concrete-and-masonry complex whose exhibit wings and glass atria have grown over time. Building-envelope priorities include roof replacements, expansion-joint maintenance, and humidity-tolerant finishes that protect collections.
Phone: 713-639-4629
Central Library — Jesse H. Jones Building
Across from City Hall, the Central Library’s Jones Building is a modern civic work with large curtain-wall spans and robust concrete framing. Typical capital projects include glazing system upgrades, roof replacements, and plaza waterproofing to protect public interiors.
Phone: 832-393-1313
Williams Tower
Designed by Johnson/Burgee (1983), the 64-story Williams Tower pairs a granite and glass skin with crisp Postmodern massing. For façade contractors, the tower is a reference point for granite panel anchorage, curtain-wall sealant cycles, and plaza waterproofing.
Miller Outdoor Theatre (Hermann Park)
Since 1923, Miller’s open-air pavilion has delivered free performances to Houston, its 1968 structure defined by a sweeping roof and bermed lawn. Maintenance cycles emphasize roof assemblies, stage rigging infrastructure, and site drainage that protects the audience berms.
Phone: 281-373-3386
Houston City Hall Reflection Pool & Hermann Square
Framing City Hall’s east façade, the WPA-era reflection pool and stepped terraces use limestone, concrete, and formal plantings to create a civic forecourt. Hardscape rehabilitation here focuses on joint sealants, waterproofing beneath plazas, and stone paving reset for longevity.
Union Station Lobby (Minute Maid Park)
The restored Union Station lobby serves as the ballpark’s grand entry, preserving 1911 finishes within a contemporary venue. The project demonstrates how to integrate modern life-safety, HVAC, and envelope systems into a protected historic interior.
Phone: 713-259-8000
Keck Hall, Rice University
Keck Hall, one of Rice’s early academic buildings, pairs patterned brick with limestone trim around a central cloistered court. Ongoing care addresses masonry repointing, roofing, and envelope air-sealing that respect the campus’s historic fabric.
Phone: 713-348-0000
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center — Main Building (TMC)
Part of the Texas Medical Center, M.D. Anderson’s main complex demonstrates large-scale healthcare envelope design—curtain wall, precast, and intensive MEP integration. Modernizations prioritize façade performance, energy efficiency, and resilient roofing systems for 24/7 clinical operations.
Phone: 713-792-6161