Gerald Hines unvaeil New MAINPLACE Bldg.

Hines unveils new building as MainPlace Aug 24, 2007 - The Houston Business Journal
Hines has begun site work downtown for a new office tower that's now going by the name "MainPlace."
The prominent Houston developer revealed more details this week on the planned 46-story building that was reported last month. (See "Hines to scrape downtown sky," July 13, 2007.)
The 1 million-square-foot office building will rise at 811 Main, in the block bounded by Main, Fannin, Rusk and Walker. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the structure is being designed by Jon Pickard of Pickard Chilton and will be constructed by D.E. Harvey Builders.
A sky garden on the 39th floor that will reveal a five-story crystalline atrium is expected to become a recognizable landmark on the Houston skyline.
An official ground-breaking is set for April 2008, and tenants will begin moving in by late 2010.
Hines is developing MainPlace through the Hines CalPERS Green fund, and is seeking LEED Silver pre-certification. Launched in late 2006, the fund focuses on creating sustainable office buildings that are certified through the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. (See "Giants give fund green light," Oct. 6, 2006.) For more information see: www.houstonrealtyadvisors.net or www.houstonrealtyadvisor.com