Posted Oct 4, 2017, 10:46 PM
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Post HTX
First look at plans for the former Post Office site. Highlights include connection with the Buffalo Bayou, a flagship food hall, shopping and the worlds largest rooftop organic farm.
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We are proud to present Post Houston, an adaptive reuse redevelopment that bridges the city's dynamic past with its future ambitions.
Designed by the visionary architecture firm OMA, winner of the 2000 Pritzker Prize in Architecture, Post Houston aims to be a world class creative campus for technology, the arts, culture and dining.
The first phase is coming 2018.
Site
• 401 Franklin Street at the intersection of 1-10 and 1-45
• 530,000 square feet
• 16 acre site
• 1,000+ surface parking spaces
Highlights
• Post Market — Houston's flagship food hall
• Retail space showcasing both local and international designers
• Creative office and collaborative workspace
• The world's largest rooftop organic farm
Heart of Downtown Action
Northwest corner of downtown with easy highway and light-rail access
Situated along Buffalo Bayou and the edge of the Theater District
Walking distance to and from Market Square Park
1,300 on-site surface parking spaces
Post Market (Food Hall)
Fresh Foods Served Daily
Post Market is an epicurean destination worthy of Houstonk status as foodie mecca of the South. With both a permanent vendor base and pop-up tasting events, we aim to deliver a destination that will always be fresh.
• 40,000+ square feet
• Features distinct and varied local cuisines
• Serving roof-to-table organic produce grown on site
Shopping
Local & International Designwares
Post Houston will be a shopping destination that anchors downtown's growing dining and retail scene. Showcasing local and international designwares, we strive to create a vibrant and exciting shopping experience. Explore 1 square feet of our curated tenant mix and open-air markets.
Coworking Office
Open Plan Creative Workspace
Join a community of techies and seasoned professionals at Post Houston and work where the views are inspiring and the ideas are free flowing.
• Flexible floor plans
• Panoramic skyline views
• Direct access to Post Market
Bayou Portico
Integrated Design into Buffalo Bayou Park
Post Houston meets Buffalo Bayou Park via a pedestrian passage, providing an accessible and car-free connection to the riverfront, and activating it as a space of leisure, exercise, and recreation. This connection seamlessly integrates the Theatre District with Houston's flagship park system, providing access to miles of trails, natural landscapes, and boat rental facilities.
Rooftop Organic Farm
World's Largest Urban Rooftop Farming
This is Houston's new urban vantage point. Hovering alongside downtown's landmark towers, our rooftop farm provides a unique setting for open air dining, social events, or evening cocktails under the stars. This platform has been remade into an elevated green space for the city, the largest rooftop farm in the world, with trails and urban farming supplying Post Market below.
• Organically grown produce
• Restaurant and bar spaces
• Green park spaces and recreational areas
• Stunning views of Downtown Houston
Live & Work
Adaptive Reuse Housing, Studio and Makerspace
Housing
800 square feet appealing to Houstonk creative class
Lofted spaces with double height windows
• Premium finishes complement the building's historic character
Studio
• Live and work on site at Post Houston
• Creative coworking and studio workspace available with access to the makerspace
Makerspace
• Fabrication technology to help startups prototype and manufacture their vision
• Broad range of tools to serve the diverse needs of creatives
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Post Houston by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr
Post Houston by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr
Post Houston by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr
 Post Houston by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr
Post Houston by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr
Post Houston by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr
 Post Houston by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr
 Post Houston by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr
Post Houston by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr
 Post Houston by Darius Fontenette, on Flickr
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