A Mondrian-like glass composition that thrusts Houston’s corporate ambition toward the sky.
Skyscraper in Houston, TX.
Visitor Guide
Check out the soaring lobby; Pelli intended it as a 'civic' room within a private headquarters, reflecting the stability of the city’s service-oriented economy.
Louisiana Street at noon, when the subtle shifts in the gray/green/blue glass panels are most apparent as light reflects off the steel frame.
Corporate offices (Chevron). Public access is restricted to the lobby area and perimeter retail during business hours.
On closer inspection, the depth of the black frame system can be read, rendering the tower's surface as an abstract composition suggestive of a Mondrian painting.
30 mins
Design & Structure
Developed as a piece of a larger district-scale anchor. Pelli’s belief was that great design arises from collaboration and respect for economic context.
Closely regulated palette of gray/green/blue glass panels. The walls reveal their thinness as a veneer rather than appearing as load-bearing.
Utilizes slip-form concrete and a robust steel frame outside the core to allow for flexible, brainpower-driven office environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed 1500 Louisiana Street?+
1500 Louisiana Street was designed by César Pelli and completed in 2002. It is located in Houston, United States.
Where is 1500 Louisiana Street located?+
1500 Louisiana Street is located in Houston, United States. Its coordinates are 29.7547°, -95.3712°.
When was 1500 Louisiana Street built?+
1500 Louisiana Street was completed in 2002. It was designed by César Pelli.
Can I visit 1500 Louisiana Street?+
1500 Louisiana Street is a real building in Houston that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.