Downtown Houston Aquarium

Houston Aquarium

Client: Landry’s, Inc.
Architect: Kirksey Architects 
Location: Houston, TX
Awards: 2004 Landmark Awards Houston Business Journal-Hospitality Development
Website: Downtown Houston Aquarium 

  • This project is designed to bring people and night life to the West side of the downtown area and acts as a natural gateway into the downtown district. The Houston Aquarium is an outstanding guest attraction for the metroplex
  • The Aquarium draws people to its rides, colorful concrete pavings, and lush landscape
  • Design work included the vehicular drop-off areas, pedestrian pavings, gateways, amusement rides, lighting and planting
  • Planting included the use of large Palms and Live Oak trees to provide immediate landscape impact
  • Attractive design elements include fountains, decorative paving and accent lighting to create an amusement and exotic design