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studies that prioritized saving as many of the
large oak trees as possible. It became our mantra
to not remove any of them but work around
them as much as possible. To that end, to help
ensure the survival of these trees, the design
of exterior spaces was of huge importance. We
are fortunate that most of these large oaks are
around the drop-off area of the existing Hallmark.
When we relocated the arrival point,
it created more space for most of the existing
trees to thrive. As for " Big Al, " we will work
around him delicately, keeping the additions
as far away as possible. The structural engineers
will use helical piers to create the least
amount of impact on the root system, and
rather than supporting the structures nearest
" Big Al " with grade beams or large footings,
they will fl oat beams above the surface to act
like a bridge.
Aesthetically, this project introduces a fresh,
contemporary design. What inspired the overall
aesthetic approach and what are some key
elements?
Whitener: One of our mandates from the client
was to create a building that looked contemporary
and fi t in with the surrounding skyline.
Th e client desired a product in the market that
was indistinguishable from other high-end residential
towers in the area. Th e team took cues
from the existing Hallmark tower to create a
façade language for the new building. For instance,
in studying the existing building, there's
an outer layer of vertical brick piers with a layer
underneath of glazing. Once " dissected, " the
brick piers were reconceived [on the addition]
as the podium wrapper around parking, while
the glazing became the wrapper of the tower
above. Th is allowed us to be contextual with our
surroundings while also providing a modern
building to suit the client's needs.
Nicole Hill: The overall aesthetic took hold
from the Uptown and Post Oak neighborhoods
of Houston. To draw from these affl uent areas,
the design needed to appeal to the high expectations
residents would bring with them
from their existing homes. While the overall
aesthetic takes a modern approach to the architecture
and design, a traditional palette of
materials and fi nishes still resonates with this
demographic of residents. Th e new tower will
feature a fresh approach to familiar fi nishes like
wood paneling and custom fi xtures reminiscent
of crystal chandeliers. Th e exterior design
integrates forms and materials from the [existing]
buildings into a modern tower and podium
that unites the community as one.
In the renderings, the light-fi lled nature of the
interiors is notable while outdoor courtyards
are plentiful. But that also required extensive
solar studies. What research was conducted,
and what did you learn to inspire the façade,
glazing, courtyard placement, etc.?
Whitener: Th e team did a series of solar shading
studies to understand the amount of sunlight
that would reach the exterior courtyards
at diff erent times throughout the year. Some of
our early design ideas looked at creating larger
courtyards, but that actually proved to be less
ideal because that would result in excessive
heat gain. Th ese studies helped us to focus on
a series of smaller courtyards, which could be
mostly shaded by the buildings around them,
creating a more comfortable and intimate environment.
Each courtyard became themed
around the amenities directly inside, creating
a slightly different character for each space.
There are three courtyards: a lush courtyard
centered around " Big Al " anchored by a bocce
court at one end; a courtyard more focused
on al fresco dining, adjacent to internal dining
areas and art rooms; and a fi nal courtyard that
acts like a small pocket park with an integrated
dog run.-JKS
For more on the project, see page 108.
Opposite page: Fine dining
space features a custom
lighting installation and
panoramic views of the
neighborhood.
Above: A multipurpose
room can be confi gured for
multiple activities, many of
which will be open to the
community at large.
Left: A grand reception
space allows the community
to accommodate valet, a
porter system for deliveries,
and other resident services.
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