MH SAROFIM PAVILION PATIENT SHELL FLOORS BUILDOUT (BP2) in Houston, TX

Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston is undergoing a major renovation of its patient floors, specifically the shell and fitout for levels 10 and 11. The project, filed as MH Sarofim Pavilion Patient Shell Floors Buildout (Bp2), encompasses 98,810 square feet of space within the hospital's Medical Center Area location at 6411 Fannin. This extensive work represents a significant expansion of the facility's patient care capacity within its existing footprint.

Project Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for this renovation and alteration is $37,500,000, which translates to approximately $380 per square foot. This figure is notably above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The scope of work is detailed in the filing as Bid Package 2, covering the shell patient floors for levels 10 and 11, including full fitout. The project is privately funded on private land for private use by Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, the owner of record.

Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review for this registered accessibility project in October 2025. Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2025 and is scheduled to finish in December 2026. This timeline represents a build window of 392 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for comparable projects. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete, indicating that the regulatory approvals for the accessibility aspects of the build have been finalized.

Page Southerland Page, INC. is the design firm of record for this project. Kenneth Otten is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. Memorial Hermann Healthcare System has six other TDLR-registered projects on file, with this Houston renovation being one of the largest in terms of estimated cost. The site is located in a dense medical district, near other major healthcare facilities and hotels, reflecting the area's profile as a hub for medical services in Harris County.

City of Houston permit records show two building permits issued at this address in January 2026. These permits are specifically for the 49,405 square foot buildout of Hospital Floor 10 and the 49,405 square foot buildout of Hospital Floor 11, referencing the 2021 International Building Code. These local permits align with the state-level TDLR registration and confirm the physical construction activities planned for these specific floors.