Location: Washington Corridor
- Major players: Houston Endowment, PRODUCTORA, Kevin Daly Architects
- What it is: The new headquarters for the foundation, overlooking Spotts Park
- Why it matters: The $20 million, 40,000-square-foot office will be the new center of Houston philanthropy.
- Why we’re excited: The building, inspired by the park and its canopy of oaks, will be among our city’s architectural wonders.
- Fun fact: The winning architects (Mexico City’s PRODUCTORA and LA’s Daly) won out over 120 other teams.
- Construction status: Funding secured
- Opening date: May 2022
Location: Kemah
- Major players: GBF, Kirksey Architecture
- What it is: The green, 30-acre headquarters for the foundation
- Why it matters: Students (and adults) can head here daily to learn about the bay.
- Why we’re excited: A pier, boardwalk, trails, 4-acre shoreline conservation project, outdoor classrooms, and, of course, water access
- Fun fact: The headquarters will be among 25 buildings in America that meet the rigorous Living Building Challenge, with solar panels and cisterns to collect rain for drinking water.
- Construction status: $15 of $25 million raised; first phase underway
- Opening date: TBA
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