The 1 Million SF Luxury Mixed-Use Development is On Schedule for Completion in 2017
Thor Equities,a global leader in urban real estate development, leasing and management, today announced the topping out of the office tower at Kirby Collection, a new 1 million-square-foot luxury mixed-use development located in the Upper Kirby District near Houston’s iconic River Oaks neighborhood.
“Thanks to the tireless work of our outstanding construction, engineering and design team, including over 250 building trades workers, we are excited to be on track for the completion and opening of Kirby Collection in the fourth quarter of 2017,” said Melissa Gliatta, COO of Thor Equities.
The project’s 13-story, 210,000-square-foot Class A office building is in close proximity to four of the city’s largest employment hubs including CBD Houston, the Galleria/Uptown District, Greenway Plaza and the Texas Medical Center.
In addition, two levels of prime retail space totaling 65,000 square feet will be home to first-class restaurants, nightlife, and world-class shopping. Thor recently leased 33,830 square feet at Kirby Collection to Pinstripes, a popular dining and entertainment venue featuring a variety of activities including bowling and bocce, as well as a bistro serving Italian and American cuisine.
Kirby Collection also features a 25-story, 385,000-square-foot residential tower with 199 apartments including seven two-story townhomes, and seven two-story loft spaces with private yards. The residences will overlook a deck with more than an acre of landscaped amenities including a pool with cabanas, fire pits, and a bar area. The penthouse level will feature a Skyview Suite available to all residents and office tenants, offering a chef’s kitchen and panoramic views of the Houston skyline.
E.E. Reed Construction is the general contractor for Kirby Collection. Richard Keating Architecture is the design architect, Dianna Wong Architecture + Design is the interior designer, and Houston-based Kirksey is the architect of record. Walter P Moore is the structural engineer, and Houston-based WYLIE is the MEP engineer.
In addition to Kirby Collection in Houston, Thor Equities is developing The Shoppes at Cinco Ranch anchored by a new 100,000-square-foot Lowe’s store.
About Thor Equities: Thor Equities is a leader in the development, leasing and management of commercial, residential, retail, hotel and mixed-use assets in premier urban locations worldwide. The company maximizes returns for investors by recognizing a property’s potential, reducing operating expenses, increasing tenant satisfaction, and leveraging market trends to maintain a long-term competitive edge. Thor Equities is also the exclusive representative of global retailers through Thor Retail Advisors, a premier leasing agent for marquee properties worldwide. For more information, visit www.thorequities.com.
