2025 AIA HOUSTON DESIGN
Partnering with Schaum Architects, H2B is proud to have provided structural engineering services on this project. Blending urban sophistication with mountain retreat warmth, Camaraderie transforms a former residential garage and woodshop into a 32-seat chef-owned restaurant designed for connection, comfort, and shared meals.
Retaining much of the original structure, the design wraps the dining room in birch panels, frames skylights with existing wood trusses, and opens the heart of the restaurant—the kitchen—like a stage for guests to enjoy the artistry of cooking. A covered patio, illuminated columns, sculptural canopies, and custom metalwork complete the experience, creating a space that feels both refined and welcoming. 2025 AIA Houston Design Awards – Interior Architecture Award Winner: Camaraderie Restaurant (dezeen.com) |
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WE SUPPORT OUR VETERANSH2B has provided professional services on 165+ projects for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs on 50+ VA campuses across the US.
H2B teamed with Spur Design for this new two-story administration building on the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC in Houston, TX. Constructed of tilt-up concrete panels and a steel framing system, the concrete was formed with several corrugated pan liners to provide a unique design element. The design incorporates an abundance of glazed openings, providing natural light to the interior spaces. Building systems are located towards the center of the structure to allow for an organized area of offices and conference rooms along the perimeter of the floor plan, maximizing daylighting and creating flexibility of open office areas. The building design also incorporates many sustainable design features set forth by the VA Sustainable Design and Energy Reduction Manual. WE ARE PROUD TO BE A TRUSTED PARTNER OF OUR LOCAL HOUSTON VA MEDICAL CENTER. |
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H2B & Zweig Group 2025 Hot Firm ListZweig Group, the leading provider of management consulting, research, and education for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, is proud to announce the 2025 Hot Firm List, honoring the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. These companies have outperformed the economy and their peers to become industry leaders through a combination of strategic growth, strong leadership, and commitment to innovation.
“The 2025 Hot Firms are a reflection of the strength and resilience of the AEC industry,” said Chad Clinehens, president and CEO of Zweig Group. “These companies have achieved remarkable growth while navigating market shifts, talent shortages, and increased competition. Their success highlights the value of strategic leadership, strong culture, and the ability to adapt and innovate.” H2B is proud and honored to be among the best in our industry! |
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WE'RE READY TO SHINE: A BEACON IN SOUTH DOWNTOWN
H2B has built a solid foundation providing civil engineering services to non-profit organizations, including places of worship. We partnered with Kirksey Architecture to design the much-needed parking area for the Houston's First Baptist downtown campus. The 39,460 SF building and surface parking lot occupies an entire block of downtown. The design included renovating the assembly hall into a flexible worship space seating up to 600 people, providing a welcome center and café, classrooms to accommodate preschoolers through adults, and church administrative offices alongside rentable office space. HFBC also created a co-working space on the third floor for like-minded ministries and non-profit groups to work together. The project was nominated for a 2019 Houston Business Journal Landmark Award. Thank you to Kirksey Architecture and HFBC. We make a great team! (bizjournals.com) |
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MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACTH2B provided civil engineering services for the Center for Education and Enterprise, the centerpiece of the Brookwood and Beyond campaign.
The Center encompasses 41,000 SF and is uniquely designed as a neuro-considerate designed building, more than doubling their current workshop and warehouse facilities and creating a conference and meeting area. The full master plan significantly expanded the Brookwood Community with major components including: Center for Enterprise and Education; Citizen Activities Center; Two New Residences for Citizens and Staff; Off-campus Retail and Day Programs; Enterprise Programs and Center for Learning Start-up Funding; and Infrastructure Improvements. These new facilities allow for more Brookwood citizens to participate in vocational, residential, education and recreational programs, and expand the outreach program. |
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AWARD WINNING EXPERIENCEH2B teamed on a new favorite landmark with Michael Hsu Office of Architecture by providing civil and structural engineering on one of "the most creative neighborhood shopping destination located in Houston!"
Heights Mercantile, the 45,000 SF low-rise urban district located on the site of a former Pappas Restaurants warehouse at the intersection of Yale Street and 7th, aimed to be a new kind of shopping and dining destination when it opened in the summer of 2018, and it delivered. With high profile tenants, instagrammable appeal, and immediate, enthusiastic embracement by the surrounding historical neighborhood, the project attracted first-to-market, slightly unusual businesses that appeal to area's unique and independent spirit. The development includes six buildings - four of which are original - bisected by 7th Street and across from the popular Donovan Park, with green spaces and picnic tables. A newly built two-story structure accommodates boutiques and offices, a restaurant, fitness studio, salon, spa, and clinic. The project won a 2019 ULI Development of Distinction award. |
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