Trafigura in Houston, TX

Block 58 LLC completed a $350,000 renovation for Trafigura in Suite 3600 at 845 Texas Street in Houston. The project, registered with TDLR in November 2024, involved the interior partial demolition and build-out of a 2,624 sq ft office space. The scope included non-load-bearing partitions, new finishes, ceilings, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. The construction is finished, and TDLR closed the project file in February 2026.

Gensler served as the design firm of record for this alteration, which was privately funded on private land. The work focused on modernizing the interior environment within the existing Texas Tower structure. The estimated cost of $133 per square foot is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings.

The scheduled build window was 37 days, from November 2024 to January 2025. This timeline is shorter than the county median of 92 days for comparable projects. The final inspection was passed in January 2025, confirming the completion of the construction activities outlined in the filing. The efficient timeline reflects a focused effort to update the interior space without extending the project duration significantly beyond the initial estimate.

Block 58 LLC has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $21,700,000, all located at the Texas Tower in Houston. These include projects with estimated costs ranging from $200,000 to $9,000,000, indicating a sustained investment in this specific building. The Trafigura project fits within a broader pattern of development and renovation activities at this address, managed by the same owner of record.

Project Context

Gensler, the design firm, has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $401,000,000 across various Texas locations. This includes large-scale developments in Dallas, Cedar Creek, and Houston, such as Project Longhorn and 1600 Smith. The firm’s involvement in this Houston office renovation aligns with its broader portfolio of commercial and mixed-use projects in the region.

City of Houston permit records show four permits on file at this street address, issued between February 2026 and April 2026. These permits include building permits for office staircase remodels and high-rise office buildouts, suggesting ongoing or recent construction activity in the building. The specific permits listed include work related to office remodels and high-rise office buildouts, consistent with the scope of the TDLR-registered project.