ALTURA RESIDENCES RENOVATION
Project Description:
Adaptive Re-Use of Hilton Hotel into Multi-Family Apartment Property
Location: 6780 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77074
Building Overview:
Original Construction: 1979
Interior Space: Approximately 195,091 square feet
Current Use: Hilton Hotel with 292 hotel keys
Parking: paved surface parking
Site Area: 5.26 acres
Building Levels: 13
Building Height: 135.8 feet
Building Gross Areas (Approximate):
Level 1: 44,261 square feet
Levels 2-13: Approximately 12,560 square feet per level
Total Gross Area: 195,091 square feet
Project Scope:
This adaptive reuse project aims to transform an existing Hilton Hotel building into a vibrant, multi-family apartment community. The project will retain the original structure’s architectural integrity while modernizing the interiors to meet current residential standards and adding new resident amenities. The phased development approach ensures the transformation is thorough and strategically planned to maximize functionality and aesthetic appeal.
Project Goals:
To provide high-quality, modern living spaces in a previously underutilized building.
To enhance the community with new amenities and facilities.
To preserve and improve existing features like the pool and pavilion.
To ensure a smooth transition from hotel to residential use, maintaining safety and comfort for all future residents.
Community Impact:
The project will rejuvenate the area by providing new housing options, supporting local businesses through increased residency, and creating a more vibrant and attractive neighborhood. The adaptive reuse strategy is environmentally sustainable, minimizing the need for new construction and efficiently using existing resources.
Phase 1 (Base Bid):
New Apartment Units: The existing hotel rooms are converted into 172 modern apartment units.
New Facilities:
Management/Leasing Office
Resident Laundry Room
Resident Storage and Mail Package Delivery Areas
Resident Fitness and Lounge Amenity
Resident Entry on the North Side
Service and Loading Area: Creation of a limited loading/service area near the existing service elevator, which will remain in use.
Amenities to Remain: Existing pool and pavilion.
Phase 2 (Alternate):
Additional Apartment Units: Development of 25 new apartment units.
Additional Interior Facilities:
Interior Fitness Area
Interior Common Area/Co-Workspace
Expanded Exterior Landscape and Amenity Spaces:
Dog Run/Dog Wash
Pavilion
Pickleball Court
Basketball Half-Court
Sports Lawn (to be determined)
Greenspace Lawn
Project Contributions & Key Responsibilities
Floor Plans & Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCPs)
I Worked on overall floor plans and RCPs, ensuring consistency across units and completeness of details, including over dimensions and tags for both phases of the project.
Unit Plans
Developed FHA-compliant plans for 24 unique unit types. Collaborated on architectural and RCP plans to include comprehensive details such as dimensions, elevation tags, column plan details, and lighting tags.
Bathroom & Closet Design
I assisted in developing four types of unit bathrooms and two closet types, creating detailed elevations, dimensioning, tags, and annotations.
Kitchen Design
Contributed to creating six types of unit kitchens, producing detailed elevations, dimensions, and tags.
Column & Wall Plan Details
I created all detailed plans for existing columns integrated with new walls, ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation.