Coterra Energy - Level 8 (Phase 1) in Houston, TX

Memorial City Towers, Ltd. completed the interior build-out of Level 8 at 840 Gessner in Houston's Memorial district. This renovation project encompasses 9,388 square feet of office space within an existing high-rise structure. The work involved new interior alterations to create a functional workspace for Coterra Energy, specifically for their Level 8 Phase 1 expansion. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that construction is complete and the space meets state accessibility standards.

The estimated cost for this renovation was $1,845,482, resulting in a cost per square foot of $197. This figure sits above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation filings. The scheduled build window was 81 days, which is close to the county median of 92 days for projects of this type. The owner of record is Memorial City 840 LLC, which has registered several other projects in Houston, including those at Three Memorial City Plaza.

Design and Regulatory Details

Kirksey Architecture served as the design firm of record for this project. The firm has worked on other high-profile Houston buildings, including Brookhollow 1 and Chase Tower. Corey Deborah Credeur was the registered accessibility specialist ensuring compliance with the Texas Accessibility Board (TABS) requirements. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2025, with plan review completed in the same month. Construction officially began in September 2025, following the initial registration and review phases.

City of Houston permit records at this street address show three building permits issued between March 2026 and July 2026. These permits include descriptions for a 900-square-foot high-rise office remodel and a larger 11,455-square-foot office remodel. While these permits are associated with the address, they may relate to other tenants or suites within the building. The specific TDLR filing for Memorial City Towers, Ltd. confirms the scope as a new interior build-out of Level 8, distinct from other potential renovations at 840 Gessner.

The completion date listed on the filing was December 2025. However, the final TDLR accessibility inspection was not passed until August 2026. This timeline indicates that while the physical construction may have aligned with the initial schedule, the regulatory clearance process extended into the following year. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, with no public funding sources indicated in the record. The status is now Inspection Complete, marking the end of the regulatory lifecycle for this specific renovation.