A city’s towers can define its place in the world, producing a skyline that reveals a city’s identity almost instantly. But today, the community rarely has access to those towers and the bird’s eye views they provide. Observation decks have closed or limited tenant access only due to increasing security concerns.
ArCH’s Soar to High Heights tour series invites the community to explore our local skyscrapers’ history, architecture, and access to the top. We will explore iconic and recently completed skyscrapers in Houston’s skyline.
Featured Location
Parkside Residences
2022, Ziegler Cooper Architects
Parkside Residence is the latest addition near Discovery Green. Soaring 470 feet tall, this 43-story skyscraper offers another option for living in downtown Houston.
The building offers sweeping views of downtown Houston and is within walking distance of both the George R. Brown and Daikin Park with ample food and entertainment options.
With architecture by Ziegler Cooper Architects and interior design by Waldrop + Nichols Studio, the 307 units are designed with 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and blackout shades. Residents also have access to a host of amenities: the city’s tallest rooftop pool, a lounge and clubroom, a catering kitchen, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and two guest suites to accommodate short-term residents’ guest stays.
The building’s top floor features 270-degree views and an impressive rooftop pool with indoor and outdoor lounges and a cantilevered observation deck.
The Parkside Residence is part of an ongoing initiative to bring more residents into downtown Houston’s business district. Currently, there are roughly 11,000 people residing downtown – up from 2,085 people in 2000.
Join us for a tour of Parkside Residence with developer High Street Residential and architect Ziegler Cooper.
Design Team
Developer: High Street Residential
Architect: Ziegler Cooper Architects
Interiors: Waldrop + Nicols
AIA Credit: 1.5 LUs
