>>>Exciting news! URBANO is thrilled to lead the rehabilitation of the historic 1919 Luckie School with our clients - Stay tuned! https://lnkd.in/gq_iiVME
Urbano Architects
Architecture and Planning
Houston, TX 526 followers
1224 Houston Avenue, Suite 102
About us
Urbano Architects is driven by the idea that responsible design and development is valuable – economically, socially and culturally. We believe that the urban core of a city functions best with a variety of building uses, densely located and connected by pedestrian friendly streetscape and public transportation. Walkable environments serve as platform for inhabitants to pursue happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives. Underutilized existing or historic buildings can be transformed into modern use while maintaining the essence of their original character. Urbano Architects is committed to the responsible long-term growth and revitalization of urban centers, while contributing to neighborhoods that are desirable destinations to live, work, and play. Urbano’s team of professionals have experience on projects of all sizes and complexities, including mixed-use, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, high-end retail and residential.
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- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Architecture, Historic Preservation, Adaptive Reuse, Design, and Sustainability
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119 E 20th St
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Houston, TX 77008, US
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🌟 Exciting Progress at Boynton Chapel! 🌟 Yesterday, URBANO had the privilege of showcasing the importance of preservation efforts at the iconic Boynton Chapel, originally designed by John S. Chase FAIA in 1958. A heartfelt thank you to our talented engineering consultants, construction team, and partners: Collaborative Engineering Group, Terracon, Reality IMT Inc., Bellows Construction, and Preservation Houston. Your expertise and dedication are vital in bringing this project to life! Stay tuned as we continue this journey to honor the past while embracing the future! ✨ #UrbanoArchitects #BoyntonChapel #Restoration #Architecture #Collaboration #Engineering #Construction #JohnChase #Preservation
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>>>🚀 Exciting news from Urbano! We are proud to announce our certification as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB). We are excited to leverage these certifications to create impactful partnerships and drive meaningful change in our industry. Thank you for your continued support! #Urbano #MBE #WBE #SBE #HUB
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We are thrilled to announce that Laura Carrera, AIA has been named 2024 Architect of the Year by Houston Hispanic Architects and Engineers, Inc. #architectoftheyear #HHAEI 🏆🎉
⭐ 2024 HHAE Architect of the Year ⭐ Congratulations to Laura Carrera, AIA! She has been recognized as the 2024 HHAE Architect of the Year. Laura is passionate about transforming underutilized historic buildings for modern use while maintaining the essence of their original character, showcasing her passion for both architectural heritage and innovative design. This award recognizes her unique ability to honor history while shaping the future, making a significant impact on both the built environment and the communities she serves. #BreakingBarriers
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Exciting news! We are proud to announce that 1230 Houston Avenue is now officially a City of Houston Protected Landmark, a Recorded State Historic Landmark, and on the National Register. Our team worked tirelessly to prepare these nominations and successful state and federal tax credits, leading to an award-winning renovation. 🌟🏛️ #protectedlandmark #cityofhouston #historicpreservation
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>>> “What is Architecture?” Today, Laura Carrera, AIA presented to 30 kids about her role as an architect at the Architecture Center Houston. The succesful “arcHERtecture” workshop was led and organized by AIA Houston Kids in Architecture and NOMA Houston.👏👏 📸 Karla Castillo, AIA, NCARB
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Built in 1940, this stunning building was originally home to Knapp Chevrolet, one of Houston's oldest family-operated car dealerships. It's a rare surviving example of Streamline Moderne architecture, a style that emerged in the 1930s featuring sleek, aerodynamic forms inspired by industrial design. The Knapp building includes architectural highlights like a tan brick exterior, distinctive black brick stripes, large display windows, and curved metal awnings that exemplify the essence of Streamline Moderne design. After years without usage and receiving state recognition as a historical landmark, this rare architectural treasure underwent an extensive renovation in 2022. With guidance from the THC, the restoration team, Urbano Architects, carefully preserved its unique features while adapting the space for modern use. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1230 Houston Ave has found new life as Mont Art House, a vibrant gallery showcasing local talent. This designation not only recognizes the building's historical significance but also provides tax incentives for its continued preservation. The successful restoration of this Streamline Moderne landmark is a shining example of how adaptive reuse can breathe new life into historic structures while honoring their past. 📸: Urbano Architects
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Great work being done by Urbano Architects & Cushman & Wakefield through architecture, project management and yours truly on leasing. This is poised to be an exciting historic adaptive reuse redevelopment. Laura Carrera, AIA Andrés Utting, AIA Alex Morales, AIA, EDAC, PMP, LEED Green Assoc.
Project Manager @ Cushman & Wakefield | Project & Development Services| Licensed Architect & Construction Professional | Polyglot | Mentee & Mentor | ENR 20u40 | BD+C 40u40
Today! Very exciting news for the community of 3rd Ward HTX—and for the city at large! A special client has reinvested in restoring a 1950’s-era building, marking a palpable win for historic preservation efforts in the City of Houston. This major step forward into construction has us absolutely elated 🌝 . In a city striving to overcome the legacy of disposable architecture, this serves to remind us that the most sustainable building is indeed the one that already exists, and boy the history this building boasts! I am incredibly excited to collaborate with Laura Carrera, AIA and her talented team at Urbano Architects to bring this vision to life! #Architecture #ThirdWard #HTX #HistoricPreservation #CushWake
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>>> Urbano Summer Intern Highlight! 🌞🌻📐 Saloni Singh is a rising senior at Westchester Academy for International Studies and a dedicated @acementor_houston student. Last year, her team took home the victory at the ACE Houston Final Competition, showcasing her passion and talent for architecture. This summer, she joined URBANO as part of the ACE Mentor Program Houston High School Externship program. With her dream of becoming an architect, we have no doubt that Saloni will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our industry. URBANO is proud to support and empower future leaders like Saloni through partnerships with ACE Mentor Program Houston and ACE Mentor Program of America. #UrbanoArchitects #ACEmentorprogram #EmpoweringFutureLeaders #ArchitectureIntern #FutureArchitect
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We are excited to announce that our team has won the 2024 PaperCity Houston Design Award for the “Historic Restoration/ Preservation: Commercial” Category for our project at 1230 Houston Avenue. Congratulations to our incredible team and a big thank you PaperCity Houston and the jurors!
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