AMEGY AT 1801 MAIN

Amegy's transition to a multi-tenant building is part of a larger transformation of Houston's tech corridor into a synergistic tech hub in the city.

The 13-story building, which Amegy owns, was exclusively occupied by them as a single-tenant building. The interior restack condenses Amegy onto half the number of floors, freeing the other half to be leased to other tenants. Echoing the company's mission to help people grow, this change in real-estate increases opportunities for collaboration and fosters entrepreneurialism.

Located within downtown Houston's tech corridor, Amegy attracts young tech startups as they are establishing themselves. With more daylight, enhanced collaborative spaces, larger breakrooms, improved amenities, and increased workstyle options, Gensler's design reflects Amegy's workplace culture and company values. One of the floors has been reimagined as a co-working space, part of the shared workspace company The Cannon.

The lobby's glass curtainwall faces the landscaped private courtyard, providing attractive views and daylight throughout the lobby and attached cafe. All of these refreshed spaces are connected by plentiful seating offered both indoors and out. A renovated restroom and elevator lobby match the urban material palette of concrete tile floors and blackened metal accents.

Branding elements include a local map charted with locations of community involvement and a vertical wood fin wall. Raised sections of wood spell the Amegy logo, while a painted graphic of the Houston timeline reveals itself as visitors walk past the installation.

The restack implemented new workplace standards, outfitting new huddle rooms, conference rooms, breakroom cafes, and restroom and elevator lobbies in the palette of concrete tile and black metal accents expressed throughout the lobby. Benching, hoteling, and shared workstations respond to the needs of IT staff. With more open space, collaboration areas, and focus rooms furnished with lounge seating or sit-to-stand desks, the workspace is flexible and can accommodate future needs.

The double-helix design of the 7-story, precast concrete garage provides enough parking to meet demand from future tenants. The northwest staircase has curtainwall glazing, while the space between the garage and existing office building now offers a thoughtfully landscaped courtyard with seating and a covered walkway. Visible through the lobby's new curtain wall and glass doors, this courtyard is an oasis for building tenants and cafe patrons.