HOUSTON BAR ASSOCIATION

The Houston BAR Association completed a $1,200,000 office renovation in the Central Business District of Houston. This project, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in September 2024, involved the alteration of 9,120 square feet of space located at 1000 Louisiana St, Ste 3600, within the Wells Fargo Plaza building.

The scope of work was defined specifically as an office renovation. The project was privately funded and executed on private land for private use. CBRE served as the owner of record, while the design firm Inventure was responsible for the architectural and engineering aspects of the filing. The estimated cost of $1,200,000 translates to $132 per square foot, a figure that sits above the Harris County median for similar renovation filings.

Construction Timeline and Status

Construction began in September 2024, aligning with the initial registration date. The scheduled build window lasted 151 days, which is longer than the 92-day median for renovation projects in the county. The final inspection was passed in February 2025, marking the completion of the physical work. Subsequently, TDLR closed the project file in April 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

CBRE has a history of managing multiple TDLR-registered projects in Texas. In addition to this Houston renovation, the firm is associated with six other filings totaling $4,776,243. These include projects in Bee Cave, Houston, and Penitas, with statuses ranging from review complete to inspection complete. Similarly, the design firm Inventure has worked on six other registered projects totaling $1,519,000, including multiple renovations at Memorial Towers II and Westchase Park 1.

The location is situated in a dense commercial area of the Houston Central Business District. Nearby landmarks and businesses include the Downtown Aquarium, Wortham Theater Center, and various lodging options such as the JW Marriott Houston Downtown. The ZIP code 77002, where this project is located, has a population of approximately 19,616 according to U.S. Census estimates. The area features a mix of tourist attractions, dining establishments, and corporate offices, reflecting the diverse economic activity of the district.

The completion of this renovation adds to the ongoing development and modernization of office spaces in Houston’s core. The project’s closure in the TDLR system confirms that all required accessibility reviews and inspections have been satisfied. This concludes the regulatory process for this specific alteration of the Wells Fargo Plaza suite.