FIRST LOOK: The Watermark At Houston Heights
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Designed above the flood plain, the building’s ground level functions are lifted to the second level featuring an elevated deck motor court directly connected to the lobby and garden courtyard. The building is set back from its street edge and scaled appropriately to achieve less imposing impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
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An expansive rooftop terrace is shaded by a long, undulating canopy while allowing natural light to filter into interior spaces.
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An on-site spa and salon is among the community’s amenity spaces, offering manicures, pedicures, cuts, colors, and styles along with signature massages and body treatments. It features a modern yet elegant design with a touch of glamour and soft, neutral colors and materials are energized with pops of color and sparkly chandeliers.
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The community’s four dining spaces feature designer touches such as herringbone wood flooring, exposed brick walls, and wood-planked ceilings complimenting curated art and top-of-the-line furnishings.
Watermark Retirement Communities (Tucson, Ariz.) and real estate investor Hines (Houston) wanted to add a modern, luxury high-rise community to the Houston area.
Boasting views of the Houston skyline as the tallest building in the area, The Watermark at Houston Heights is scheduled to open in early 2022 and will house 222 residential units including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community is part of Watermark’s Élan Collection, the brand’s elevated collection of senior communities in premier destinations.
The seven-story building, designed by Munoz + Albin Architecture & Planning (Houston), will feature two floors of amenity and shared spaces, including a full-service salon and spa, fitness center, and art studio and gallery. Residents also will have access to an expansive rooftop terrace and lounge with sweeping views and an outdoor resort-style pool.
A variety of dining options will be offered at the 287,796 square-foot community, including a formal dining room and a lounge, with expansive skyline views and alfresco dining, as well as integrated wellness services and a movie theater.
Project details
Facility name: The Watermark at Houston Heights
Location: Houston
Expected completion date: Early 2022
Owner: Watermark Retirement Communities and Hines
Total building area: 287,796 sq. ft.
Architecture firm: Munoz + Albin Architecture & Planning
Interior design: Looney & Associates
General contractor: Harvey Builders
Landscape architect: TBG Landscape Architects
